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This is Ms. Grace’s second book in her Gentlemen of Beau Monde series and having read the first one just prior to reading the second was very helpful in understanding the dynamic between the main and secondary characters, as well as the family relationships that has been introduced throughout both books. I highly recommend they be read in order for the maximum enjoyment.

Lady Amelia Audley has been a widow for the past two years, however just recently she’s become unattached as her short-term lover Lord Andrew Forest married the sister of the man she thought loved her. In order to help herself heal the wounds of a failed marriage and an affair that deeply hurt her, she dedicates most of her free time to her philanthropic endeavor that is close to her heart, and it seems that her dedication is finally starting to pay off. Her project for improving the living conditions of the orphans is mostly depending on the whims of the tons’ wealthy and spoiled patrons and she’ll do anything to attract and solicit their donations.

Mr. Jake Hillary has been in love with Amelia for many years and at one point he was sure she was reciprocating his feelings, yet no one was more stunned than he when she ended up marring his best friend. After her husband’s death, the closeness and the feelings have resurfaced for both and the passion they shared in a kiss should have sealed their love, but a family emergency took Jake from London and by the time he returned, Amelia’s affections strayed to Lord Andrew. Jake was devastated once more to have lost ‘his Mia’ to such a scoundrel and to think of her as promiscuous hurt him more than anything.

We met Lady Amelia Audley in the debut of this series, and I was not much impressed with this lady of loose morals (I thought). She was ‘the other woman’ in that story and I don’t have much patience for characters like her, so color me happy when by the time I got done with Lana’s story, my mind changed and I started to admire this woman who has been put through a lot of heartache by too many people that just couldn’t mind their own business!


As for our hero Jake, who so reminded me of the prodigal son from the Bible, I actually wormed up in the debut and continued to admire through his own story. I mean, this man did everything a good son’s supposed to do; he loved his family and stayed on the straight and narrow; trusted his best friend with his inner most deepest secrets; made his parents and siblings proud of him and yet he couldn’t catch a break when it came to his love life. He was a typical Beta hero all the way.


I must admit that I just didn’t have much fate in ....thanks so much for finishing to read the rest of my review at http://rcjrezine.com/?page_id=20&book_id=217 ( )

LADY AMELIA’S MESS AND A HALF by Samantha Grace is an exciting Regency historical romance. It is book #2 in “Beau Monde Bachelor” Series,but can be read as a stand alone. See,”Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel”. Follow Jake and Amelia from the ballrooms of England across the ocean to New Orleans in America. As they search for the truth,is Amelia’s husband really dead or faking his death and gone to New Orleans. With witty banter,lust,passion,desire,and love they finally find true happiness after years of unhappiness for Amelia with another,Jake’s best friend. A tale of lost love,betrayal by a best friend,a secret or two,the rekindling of love and a love that can last forever. Ms.Grace has written a story with an interesting plot and characters who are not only engaging but who will capture your heart and hold it. A fast paced story with twists and turns. The blooming love between two of the secondary characters is a wonderful side line. A wonderful,delectable historical full of promises of love,the magic of finding said love and passion. A must read! Another hit for Ms. Grace. I can hardly wait for what comes next in these engaging characters. Received for an honest review from the publisher and Net Galley. Details can be found at the author’s website,Sourcebooks Casablanca, and My Book Addiction and More.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More ( )