Jewel – Beverly Jenkins (Avon Historical Romance) Apr 08

A proposal she had no choice but to accept . . .

Though Eli Grayson is one of the most handsome, charming, and intelligent men in Grayson Grove, no one will take a chance on a confirmed bachelor. Unwilling to give up his dreams, Eli convinces his friend Jewel to pose as his wife. Their masquerade is to last just one night . . . but when word gets out, Eli and Jewel must tie the knot to save his career—and her reputation.

Became a love she never expected . . .

Angry at being forced to turn her life upside down, Jewel never imagined that a white-hot passion would consume her once she and Eli became husband and wife. Sharing a bed has turned their prim friendship into a sensuous love affair . . . but when a woman from Eli's past returns to stir up trouble, he and Jewel will learn just how far they'll go to protect the precious gem of their newfound passion.

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My thoughts coming: IMHO Beverly Jenkins and historical romance are synonymous. I have learned great things about my history all while reading a steamy romance novel. Imagine that! This book follows Vivid, a book I finally read last year after seeking a copy for years. Eli Grayson is a man who loves woman. He has not always made the right choices when it comes to them. After getting Jewel - a close friend since childhood - to pose as his wife to help him with a business deal, things don’t go as plan and they are forced into marriage. Surprisingly Eli is not as against the idea as Jewel. Eli sets out to seduce and woo his new wife and things are going well until Eli’s past comes back to hunt him.

Book: 50

Rating: Excellent

Rating System: Excellent, highly recommend!!!! Great book, a must read!! Really good, should read. Good when your TBR pile is low/empty. Not so good, read is there is nothing else to read or do.

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