Sleeping with the Enemy
The Lords of Lancashire Series
by Jackie Barbosa
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Pub Date Sep 15 2020 | Archive Date Aug 28 2020
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Description
When Mrs. Laura Farnsworth discovers the blood-stained body of a man wearing the distinctive red coat of the British army, her first instinct is to let dead dogs lie. It has, after all, been just two days since the Battle of Plattsburgh, and the disposition of enemy corpses is hardly her purview. But then the man proves himself to be very much alive by grabbing her ankle and mumbling incoherently.
After almost twenty-five years in His Majesty’s service, Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Langston never expected to wake up in heaven, much less being tended by an angel. But when he regains consciousness in the presence of a beautiful, dark-haired woman and with no memory of how he came to be there, what else can he think? Except it’s rather odd for an angel to have an American accent.
As the long-widowed Laura nurses the wounded Geoffrey back to health, the attraction between them heats from a simmer to a boil. Bound by his oath to the British crown, Geoffrey should be working to find his way back to his regiment and from there to England. Instead, he’s sleeping with the enemy…and thereby committing the crime of desertion if not treason. But then, who’s going to find out?
If only Geoffrey didn’t have a family back home who refuse to take “missing in action” for an answer.
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Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781648262425 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Sharon A, Reviewer
I enjoyed this historical romance that takes place during the War of 1812, and is mostly on American soil. We so rarely see anything outside of the UK in historical romance, what a refreshing change.
Laura and Geoffrey are both easy to cheer for character. Geoffrey is never the stuffy Brit stereotype, but a good man with a full family that I'd really like to know more about. He's reflective on life as a soldier, which makes him real. He sees his job, the good and the bad. I really liked that approach to a career soldier.
Laura is a widow that has raised a son and built a business, in a time when that would be looked down on. As she says at one point, those people who look down on her sure wouldn't have helped much while she was suffering in poverty, so she made it happen. I love that! I also appreciate the Laura makes some decisions that don't involve Geoffrey, not just because she's trying to hide them or protect him or any of those reason. No, it's also because, as she acknowledges, she's used to taking care of herself and also has to learn how to be part of a team. Again, real talk for any relationship in any time period.
The romance between them grows from their attraction and time together, which feels authentic and of any time. The sexy times are hot and on the page. There is travel involved which takes the actual amount of time it would take, again very much appreciated.
There is a mystery at play related to Geoffrey's injury and service, which I won't spoil. I thin it is handled well in adding tension and opportunity for the main characters to connect. The trial at the end is well done,
I enjoyed this and hope fans of historical romance will read it.
Also, best author's note at the end!
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