Mad For Love by Elizabeth Essex

Mad For Love Series: Highland Brides Series Book #1
on April 1, 2016
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Scottish (incl. Highlander)
Pages: 154
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From acclaimed author Elizabeth Essex comes an irresistible prequel novella introducing the Highland Brides, a quartet of bold, brilliant lasses determined to make their own happily ever afters.

Set a thief…
Rory Cathcart’s appreciation of the exquisite makes him the perfect man to expose forgeries and root out fraud in London’s tempestuous art world. But when his latest investigation into forged paintings puts him squarely in Mignon du Blois’ shaky sights, he finds himself deep in trouble, and captured by something more powerful than mere beauty.

To catch a thief…
The moment Mignon stops a rakish thief from making off with one of her father’s brilliant forgeries, she knows she’s found the perfect man to help her steal back a priceless statue, and save her family from unspeakable scandal. She has no intention of falling for Rory’s Caledonian charms, nor his seductive Scottish persuasions. From the drawing rooms of the ton to the auction rooms of the art world, the pair embark on a madcap adventure to save them both from ruin. But will the love they uncover be most priceless treasure of all?

Mad for Love is book one in the Highland Bride Series by Elizabeth Essex. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. The pace was a little slow at first, but then took off at a rapid clip. I read the entire book in one afternoon. I couldn’t put it down. I laughed out loud so often that I disturbed others around me, and the heat between the hero and heroine is almost scorching at times.

“Because his kiss made her want to close her eyes, the better to feel the extraordinary experience of his mouth on hers. To feel the smooth tautness of his lips, like the fruit of a pomegranate, firm and giving. He kissed gently at first, moving his lips slightly against hers, waiting for her to grow accustomed to the intimacy. Waiting for her to take part. With her whole being.” I loved it!