A Gentlemans Promise: (Hot Regency Read) (Scandalous Series Book 1)

As I said, this was a compelling read.

The reasons I'm not giving it a higher rating are that 1 some of the dialog didn't seem period to me - I don't think a Lady of the Regency era would ask a man to "sleep" with her. I would have enjoyed a longer length for the character development.

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I did like the story and description of London life though, so I will continue with the series. Charlotte and Mason were childhood friends that grew apart as they aged. Charlotte marries and later regrets her choice, and she turns to Mason for the love and intimacy she needs. There are several sweet and spicy romantic escapades between Charlotte and Mason. The characters are so well-written they draw you into the story. I commiserated with Charlotte as she endured her husband's actions. I cheered Mason on as he decided to be there for her no matter what.

Charlotte is kind and sweet with an Charlotte and Mason were childhood friends that grew apart as they aged. Charlotte is kind and sweet with an inner strength and adventurous spirit that surprised me. She did what was needed and refused to just exist but reached out for adventure determined to live.

Throughout the story I was kept on edge hoping that Mason would triumph and Charlotte would be happy and safe. I'll admit there were tears and for anyone that's ever watched someone they love go through a bad relationship or marriage you will I instantly identify with this story. Don't miss this story it will pull on all your emotions, and you'll love every minuteI did.

Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books I don't usually read a lot of historical romance but I liked Ms. Gill's writing so much in the Daughter of the Gods series that I purchased more. This was a very sexy Novella, I really liked Mason and Charlotte. She was a very strong woman and I was glad to see her stand up for herself in the end. What a wonderful story. My heart went out to Charlotte. Gill's writing is so wonderful that she transports me through time. I love this writer and I can't wait to find out where she takes me in her next book!

There was no plot no nothing. Jun 28, Jane rated it it was amazing Shelves: Lord Mason Helsing grew up next door to Charlotte King but he waited too long to make his interest known and she married a rake and violent man. A Gentleman's Promise is a sweet romance where Mason promises to always protect Charlotte and he does. The story shows a problem in society when the social ideals of the ton were more important than women in abusive marriages.

Oct 09, Lori D rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is about Charlotte King, who marries against her better judgment from family pressure and ends up very unhappy. Lord Mason Helsing, had cared for Charlotte in the past and upon returning to London finds her in a terrible marriage and realizes what she means to him. Will they be happy or live by the strictures of society? Jan 04, Melanie rated it really liked it Shelves: Charlotte is ready to see adventure and finds herself engaged to Lord Remmick after her first season.

Lord Remmick is rumored to be a rouge with a very questionable reputation and principles. Ultimately, Mason is resolved to move on from Charlotte and find himself a wife.

Charlotte is unhappy and regrets her hasty decision to marry Lord Remmick. Charlotte meets Mason in town and they soon reconnect and their is an undeniable spark. But the strictures of society complicate their situation. Dec 04, Candace Nagy rated it really liked it.

This is the first book by Tamara Gill that I have read and I enjoyed it immensely! The spark flying between Charlotte and Lord Mason Helsing are hot! Once I started reading, I could not stop! Dec 10, ABesse rated it did not like it. Reading this was painfully reminiscent of reading stories written by third graders. If third graders wrote some porn that is.

The dialog is like a bad 50s soap opera. May 13, Anna rated it it was amazing. This story will remain with me for a long time - and in a good way. Tamara Gill uses a topic, domestic violence, and turns the pages back in history to show its existence in Regency England. Miss Charlotte King is beautiful. She has all the advantages of the wealthy--a large home, an attractive dowery, the right education, and her family was connected in the ton.

Her first season sees her betrothed to Viscount Reddick, a man rumored for his roguish behavior and questionable principals. Of course This story will remain with me for a long time - and in a good way. Of course, Miss Charlotte and her family are kept unaware of this reputation. They are swayed by his charm and his handsome appearance, and his title. As soon as her childhood friend, Lord Helsing finds out Miss Charlotte King has become betrothed- even though they have not seen each other in several years-he makes an immediate trip home to see her father. By chance, he runs into Charlotte at their familiar childhood swimming hole - and realizes that her beauty has only grown.

Why has it taken her betrothal to bring him home? The day after seeing Charlotte, Mason Helsing makes and appointment and reaches out to Charlotte's father as a family friend to ask him to break the betrothal contracts to Lord Remmick. He lets him know the rumors of Remmick's questionable behavior are true. King possibly mean to subject Miss Charlotte to a man of such character? But her father is not swayed. He tells Mason Helsing that the contracts will remain. He doesn't believe that his daughter will be mistreated.

Angry and upset about what his friend might face, Mason Helsing leaves Charlotte King's home - just as Lord Reddick arrives - for lunch. Mason decides that he needs to wash his hands of Charlotte King, her upcoming nuptials, and any potential problems. He needs to find a wife of his own. The reason for that becomes clear two years later.

Tamara Gill takes a very delicate topic - domestic violence - and writes a very meaningful novella. Readers like myself are taken through history and given a poignant picture of what a woman facing domestic violence would have gone through- and the options that were or were not available. I appreciated the storyline of this book.

This is not something that just started happening in the twenty-first century! Anyone interested in historical romances will enjoy this book for its brutal honesty. It's a chance to look back and see how things really could have been for women. The characters were well-developed and the story well-written. Feb 19, ladyofglencairn rated it did not like it. I generally don't mind novella's if I'm looking for a distraction. They're quick to read and in most cases the story is concise, light read that's fairly satisfying.

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The story centers around Charlotte, a young lady who for two long years has been trapped in a violent marriage to a cruel and disgusting libertine. Lord Mason Helsing is a former neighbor of Charlotte's who has vowed to help his old childhood friend in any way that he can. When the two reunite after years of separation their mutual attraction leads to a scandalous affair. And when the tide settles both will have a decision to make: I've read one other story by this author which I really liked His Lady Smuggler but "A Gentleman's Promise" was just never quite able to reel me in.

I liked both Charlotte and Mason but do think they needed a little more fleshing out. I still thought the connection between them was believable though and that their love scenes had plenty of heat. Some people may have a problem with the heroine committing adultery, but I didn't since her husband was an abusive man-whore who did the same too many times to count. For some reason however this story never engaged my emotions and with the heavy subject matter domestic abuse normally it would have.

Not sure how a woman of 20 and a man nearing 30 would have ever played together as children. On a positive note I will say the story was never boring and enjoyable to an extent, but overall it lacked that essential something. In the end it was neither terrible nor great and while many seemed to love it, for me it was just okay. This is one of " those romances " , you know the kind where you have to have no interruptions , the kind where you just curl up on the sofa and read to your hearts content! I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more from this talented author!

One person found this helpful. What a great story. Gill keeps the reader turning the pages and feeling for the heroine's plight. A definite must read from this talented author. I had tears in my eyes with the main character. I couldn't put this one down. This is my first book by Tamara Gill and am already onto my next one. The storyline has a little bit of everything but mostly deals with domestic violence and how society looked upon it during the Regency era.

Nice short read with no surprises, nothing unexpected. OK would read this author again might recommended for a short read for adults due to explicit sex. Surprised with the violence but was glad that they fell in love. I don't usually read a lot of historical romance but I liked Ms.

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Gill's writing so much in the Daughter of the Gods series that I purchased more. This was a very sexy Novella, I really liked Mason and Charlotte. She was a very strong woman and I was glad to see her stand up for herself in the end. See all 31 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.