Passion
& Propriety
Hearts
of Honour - Book One
by
Elise de Sallier
Available August 7th, 2014
Summary
There is absolutely nothing improper
about Hannah Foster, the vicar of Hartley’s eldest and least
prettiest daughter,
nursing the badly wounded Viscount Blackthorn back to health—that’s
if the returned officer can be saved. At twenty seven she is two
years the man’s senior, a confirmed spinster, and far too sensible
to develop feelings for her patient. The fact he was once her
childhood friend, has grown into a fine specimen of a man—his
terrible scars notwithstanding—has no bearing on the matter.
Even if the unthinkable were to
happen and William was to see past her plain exterior and recognise
the caring, intelligent, passionate woman
beneath, he is determined to break the curse that has plagued his
family for generations by letting his bloodline die out. Her best
friend, Grace’s, warnings are moot. A man of Lord Blackthorn’s
wealth and position would never be interested in a woman like Hannah
. . . would he?
Five Star reviews for Passion and Propriety -
"This
is the third book I've read by this author and I couldn't help
falling in love with deSallier's characters once again. I was
completely taken into the story not just by Hannah and William, but
by the secondary characters at the same time... I
really wish I could delve into some of my favorite parts, but I don't
want to spoil anything for you. I will tell you, deSallier always
promises a happily ever after and she delivers in spades for Hannah
and William. If you enjoy Regency Romance, you will love Passion
& Propriety."
Lindsey Gray Author on Author, Book Review
"I really enjoyed this, and Elise de Sallier is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I love a good bodice-ripper, and this reminded me very much of the series I enjoy by Courtney Milan, Tessa Dare and others. It’s well-written with interesting, fleshed-out characters the reader can feel for. There is UST in spades, and it's nicely done with lots of good showing rather than telling.
William is just lovely. The absence of love in his childhood made him prickly at the start, but Hannah's caring brought him around. His willingness to help his fellow soldiers showed he wasn’t such an uncaring brute even in the army. I love his arc, coming to accept the curse is broken. And he’s yummy.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Now that there are a few ex-military men at the big house there’s bound to be one to catch a girl’s eye ;) Rawr!"
Andrea (Mrs Aubergine) Goodreads ReviewWilliam is just lovely. The absence of love in his childhood made him prickly at the start, but Hannah's caring brought him around. His willingness to help his fellow soldiers showed he wasn’t such an uncaring brute even in the army. I love his arc, coming to accept the curse is broken. And he’s yummy.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Now that there are a few ex-military men at the big house there’s bound to be one to catch a girl’s eye ;) Rawr!"
