We always buy Nicole Jordan for our library. Another satisfying addition to her Legendary Lovers series.

My Fair Lover (Legendary Lovers, #5)
by Nicole Jordan
Anna Swedenmom's review May 08, 2017 · edit
really liked it

A definite buy even if there are ups and downs. One thing I like about this author is having plots that are different. This one was maybe a lot different then what I expected! However, it is a very enjoyable read. I like her characters as well as the way she outlines her story. The only downs that were to me confusing was the see sawing back and forth in the characters and their wants and desires. This is why I took it down one star. Even with that confusion it is still a story that you will enjoy. So buy the book and sit back and relax while she weaves the story for you in your imagination. I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna

Nicole Jordan has written a well-rounded historical romance. Good solid plot.

A historical romance that is somewhat inspired by Pygmalion. The banter between the characters was not my favorite, but overall a fine example of the genre.

3.5/5. For me, Nicole Jordan has had moments of brilliance interspersed between quite lack-lustre offerings and this one sits somewhere in between. The hero, an American shipping company owner with English blood, returns back to England following his inheritance of some a respectable English barony. Brandon Deverill recruits Lady Katherine Wilde to help him transform into a proper English lord supposedly in order to woo an appropriate English lady and settle down into dutiful service to his new title and estate. Kate is no longer the wild girl who propositioned and was turned down by him six years earlier, when he left English shores to return back to fight for America against the English. She is still beautiful but is now all that is proper and restrained, and he longs to unveil the passionate girl he regretfully left behind for country and duty years earlier. But Kate, once burned, twice shy, is reluctant to show her feelings and is determined to keep him at arms length while throwing various prospective brides at him. So far, so good.

Unfortunately, the story and characters got a bit muddled up and inconsistent, especially once they decided to get provisionally/conditionally engaged. Example, after their first bedding, he avoided sleeping with her until she wanted him for more than his body and agreed to marry him, even though he already said he is not capable of loving her. She, on the other hand, wanted to sleep with him, even though she didn't want to marry him, despite still being in love with him. It just did my head in, this ping pong action and reaction and twisted motivations. Then they went away unchaperoned together engaged, but yet not to be married, compromised for sure by all definitions in those days, but still he refused to sleep with her (again) for the sake of propriety, never mind they shared house and who would believe they did not share more. Why would her aunt give her blessings for Kate to go and fool around with Deverill without committing herself in marriage?

This was an ARC provided by Net Galley.

You won't be disappointed with this steamy romance. Kate and Brandon make an excellent couple and I could not wait to turn the page.

The author brings you in and makes you want to be part of this wonderful Wilde family. A must read...

This novel was a delightful read. The pace of the novel was good and I enjoyed the batter between the two main characters. The story contains romance, action, and adventure. There is also a battle of wills and which will come out the victor, love or passion?
Lady Katherine Wilde has played matchmaker to all her family members and she desires true love. The man she thought would be her mate turned her down several years ago. She has tried to get over him, but has been unsuccessful. Now, he needs her help to conform to English society. Kate will help him, as long as she helps her come to terms with the death of her parents.
Brandon Deverill has become an English lord, even though he grew up in America and is a privateer that fought against the English. She turned Kate down years ago even though he wanted her desperately. Now, he is using the introduction to society and wife hunting rouse to get close to Kate so he can marry her. She is the only woman he wants and he will do whatever it takes, including seduction to claim her.
Both Kate and Brandon are stubborn, head-strong, and passionate individuals. Neither is willing to give the other an edge. Kate cannot deny her feelings for Brandon but wants to honor their agreement. However, when Kate realizes she wants Brandon for herself, she proposes they get engaged, get to know each other to see if they suit, and if not, call off the engagement. Brandon agrees to her plan, but has no intention of letting her go. Due to his own parents, he does not quite understand why Kate is so determined for the man to love her. Until Brandon realizes he could lose her, does he finally see what Kate truly means to him. In the mist of a betrayal, will Kate and Brandon confess to what they should have years earlier or will they never have the opportunity?