Madame Rouge—Ruby to
her intimates—always makes the secret desires of her clients a priority. Now
the time has come to fulfill her own fantasy, one so private it brings a rare
blush to her cheeks. When Captain Derek Price returns from his service to the
sea, Ruby will sell London's elite house of pleasure, leaving behind her very
home to marry the sailor who has mastered every surging crest of her body.
Pity, then, the
ill-timed arrival of Ruby's estranged half-sister, Jasmine, desperate for a
warm bed and a sympathetic ear. Ruby is loath to marry the poor girl off to a
stranger or, even worse, entrust her to the ignoble lord who has bid on the
brothel. She has no other choice than to shelter Jasmine herself. As much as
Ruby's heart races at the thought of a future with Derek, she now faces the
possibility that, once again, her happy ending has been delayed—unless a
Christmas miracle makes all their dreams come true.
***A Very Ruby Christmas is intended for mature audiences. This
ebook includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from
another Loveswept title.
Release Date: November 15, 2016
Bound & Determined #4.5
Loveswept
Historical Romance
Review copy provided by publisher
Liza’s Review:
I've
enjoyed each of the stories in the Bound & Determined series. Some have had
Emma/Ruby as the center of the story while others have focused on her girls or
her friends. While I enjoyed all the stories, I love the ones that focus on
Emma/Ruby and Derek most of all.
A Very Ruby Christmas was a wonderful way to
wrap up Ruby's portion of the Bound & Determined series. I had known once
Emma/Ruby and Derek decided to marry, she would have to do something about her
house and her girls. I loved how protective Ruby always has been of her girls
and knew it would take the right person to take over her house. I adored we got
to visit with each of Ruby's friends and their spouses. As Ruby was part of
them finding their happily ever afters, it was wonderful to get to re-visit
with each of them.
While
I adored each and every minute we get with Emma and Derek together, I have too
say I loved that Emma finally got time with family, her half-sister, Jasmine in
this book. I love that Jasmine came to Emma for help without knowing she was
actually the type of person to step up to take care of anyone who showed up at
her doorstep. I absolutely loved watching the two women not only become
friends, but sisters. I absolutely loved that Emma/Ruby finally had a way to
find her happily ever after and take care of her girls at the same time.
While
Ruby's reign at her house is now over, I can't wait to read stories with Madame
Blanche in the future. I have absolutely loved this series to date and really
hope we will get more stories in the future.
Rating: 4 Stars (B-)
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