The Mistletoe Mistress by Madison Michaels
The Mistletoe Mistress by Maddison Michaels on March 9, 2020
Genres: Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction / Romance / Historical / General, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian
Pages: 170
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Notorious rake, Michael Drake, the Viscount Blackthorn accepts a Christmas wager to be the first to seduce the next lady to walk under the mistletoe, but the lady turns out to be none other than Holly Jenkins; a woman from his past, whom he has sworn to protect, but whose bold antics drive him to distraction…and temptation. Can he protect her from himself?
Holly is living a lie. Forced to masquerade as a widow to keep herself and her sisters safe, she earns a living helping those being undeservedly blackmailed by using her lock-picking skills to expose the villains behind the schemes. Attending a ball, her clandestine work is interrupted by Lord Blackthorn, a man who is as vexing as he is sinfully handsome. A man who she’s always had feelings for, which she understands are futile. Because everyone knows you can’t give your heart to a rake… Or can you?
But Michael has his own secrets, ones serious enough that could threaten any chance they have of a future together. After all, lies and deception. have a dangerous habit of unravelling when one least expects it…
The Mistletoe Mistress is a prequel to the Saints and Scoundrels Series by Maddison Michaels. It is a lovely novella with a unique plot and easily read in one evening. I adored the rakehell hero Michael Drake and the heroine Holly Jenkins. The dialogue between the characters has undeniable chemistry and wit. There are so many sparks flying in this story that the air is charged around them. I also enjoyed the biting banter and the humor. I definitely had a few laugh out loud moments. There are a few steamy scenes. Michaels has outdone herself again. This book was truly a delight to read.
