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The Book of Love Series: Discover The Dream of Love by Meara Platt

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The Moonstone Governess by Meara Platt

Moonstone Landing #4

Daire is drawn to Moonstone Landing and has returned over the years not really knowing what the pull is until he realizes it just might be a young lady who lives there, Brenna Angel. The tricky bit will be whether he can overcome his past, open his heart to another, realize true love, and embrace happiness. This was a nice addition to the series though it felt a bit repetitive with Daire going over and over his thoughts, feelings, and worries without really dealing with them much till near the end. This wasn’t my favorite book in the series. I had trouble seeing Daire and Brenna together for the first half of the book, was eagerly awaiting the nephew’s arrival, wondered when Albert would arrive and he had a cameo appearance only, and felt that Jax and Felicity’s romance deserved more than it received though if this is the end of the series then it is well that Felicity has found her match. My favorite part of the story was the part where the moonstones lit up and what they indicated. This was an easy read without angst or drama.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

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Welcome to Moonstone Landing, where moonstones shimmer beneath the sea and wounded hearts are mended. Daire Claymore, Duke of Claymore, does not understand why he is so drawn to Moonstone Landing, the sleepy village on the coast of Cornwall. He has all the wealth and power any man can want, and women who will come running to warm his bed at his slightest nod. In fact, he is used to getting whatever strikes his fancy. Except, he cannot coax, bribe, buy, or get the impertinent Brenna Angel. Not that he wants her, although she is stunning and irresistible in an irritating way. He is merely negotiating to purchase a property owned by the stubborn beauty. Why is he not in London or Bath indulging in ton life with his fast set friends? Well, Daire knows why. He has inherited an abused nephew who is wild as wolves and terrified of Daire because he thinks Daire will hurt him as everyone else has in his young life. Daire is determined to heal the boy’s heart and teach him to trust. But how can he do this when he was not raised in love and has never learned to trust, either? He resolves to swallow his pride and seek Brenna Angel’s help, for she is the perfect one to rid his nephew of his fears and add joy to his life. In healing his nephew, will Brenna also manage to heal Daire? It is said the moonstones shine for lovers when the moon is full and silver upon the dark sea. Will they shine for Brenna and Daire? The Moonstone Landing The Moonstone Duke The Moonstone Marquess The Moonstone Major The Moonstone Governess The Moonstone Hero The Moonstone Pirate Moonstone Landing (novella) Moonstone Angel (novella)

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The Moonstone Major by Meara Platt

Moonstone Landing #3

Fionn and Chloe met in a previous book and three years later they are of an age that more than friendship could be on the table. There is attraction, chemistry, and caring but with the social divide between them, Fionn does not see a way for them to have a happy ending together. Chloe doesn’t agree with him.

What I liked: * Lady Chloe Killigrew: youngest sister, creative, determined, wealthy, loves her family, attracted to and is in love with Fionn

* Major Fionn Brennan: in an orphanage till he lived on the streets, survivor, knows nothing about his parents, competent, intelligent, educated, and in love with Chloe

* Getting to see how Chloe’s sisters and their husbands are doing

* The ghosts: Captain Brioc Arundel & Aunt Henleigh – they definitely have personalities

* Lord Claymore: a good catch, has his eye on Chloe, would like to see him in a book of his own

* The town and how they rally around Chloe

* The mystery of Fionn’s past and what is eventually found out.

* Wondering what jobs the three street urchin friends of Fionn’s will be given

* That there was a happy ending for Fionn and Chloe

What I didn’t like: * Who and what I was meant not to like

* Knowing that some people are willing to do despicable things to further themselves regardless of the cost to others

Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

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His scars ran deep. Only Chloe had the power to heal him. It is said moonstones shine brightest in the presence of true love. Will they shine for Chloe, the youngest of the Killigrew sisters, and Fionn, the battle-scarred hero who has closed himself off to love? Lady Chloe Killigrew is surprised to find herself much sought after in Moonstone Landing's elegant society. The charming seaside village has become a favorite holiday retreat for the London elite and there is no shortage of dukes, earls, or landed gentry lining up to court her. The only man who seems to be paying her no attention is the gruff and irresistibly handsome Major Fionn Brennan who is in charge of the local army fort, an ancient fortress dominating the Cornwall coast. Chloe has been secretly in love with him since they first met. How can she break through the walls surrounding his heart, for he is the only man she will marry? Although Major Fionn Brennan worked his way up the military ranks, no amount of cultured upbringing will make him worthy of Lady Chloe. His heart aches to have her, yet how can he dare hope for a match when he was raised as a nameless orphan left to fend for himself on the roughest London streets? If not for the viscount who chose to bring him home instead of having him tossed as a boy into prison, he would probably be dead. Now that he has been put in command of Moonstone Landing's army fort, he is bound to see Chloe every day. He has tried everything to keep from falling in love with her, but how long can he keep up the pretense? As secrets unfold, and everything he thought of the viscount who saved him turns out to be lies, can he find hope in opening his heart to Chloe? Or will they both be burned in the fires of an impossible passion? Read Free in Kindle Unlimited! Enjoy the entire The Moonstone Duke The Moonstone Marquess The Moonstone Major Moonstone Landing (novella) Moonstone Angel (novella)

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The Moonstone Marquess by Meara Platt

Moonstone Landing #2

Phoebe does not see Cormac in a very good light the first time they meet, and tells him exactly what she thinks of him, his guests, his behavior, and then heads home to care for his nieces that should have been staying with him. They get off to a rocky start but over time Cormac’s better side begins to show and things do improve.

What I liked:

* Phoebe: fiery & fierce, innocent, lives with her sister Chloe, artist, has the typical skills of a lady, giving, caring, kind, empathetic, has some trust issues, drawn to Cormac

* Cormac: marquess, issues dealing with his limitations due to the loss of his arm, honest, keeps his promises, protective, more than his rakish past, skeptical about love but drawn to Phoebe

* That Phoebe stands up to Cormac

* Cormac’s respect for Phoebe

* Imogen and Ella: Cormac’s nieces, young, trusting, and loving

*  The supporting characters: sisters, brothers, in-laws, trusted servants, citizens of the town

* Being reminded of the story The Ghost & Mrs. Muir in the story of ghostly Captain Brioc Taran Arundel and his love for Phoebe’s aunt Hen

* The introduction of Lieutenant Fionn Brennan and wondering what part he will play in future books

* Wondering who Chloe will end up with

* That Carmoc’s younger brother, James, never gave up on him despite his surly behavior

* That Cormac and Phoebe seemed to be a good match

What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* Thinking about how miserable some people in this book must have been and how miserable they made others.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I Read more by this author? I think so

Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade for the ARC – this is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

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What happens when a battle-scarred hero bent on destroying himself meets an irresistible force by the name of Phoebe? Lady Phoebe Killigrew is appalled by the scandalous country parties their new neighbor, a war hero marquess, is holding at his estate in Moonstone Landing. She has every intention of keeping well away from him, until a governess arrives at her door with his two nieces. They are mere children and cannot possibly reside under the same roof as that dissolute. When she storms over to demand he reform his ways or she will not give them over to him, she is unprepared for the feelings he stirs in her, for her heart understands his nieces are not the only ones in need of rescuing. Cormac Stockwell, Marquess of Burness, has given everything for his country, including his left arm. He just wants to be left alone to destroy himself, but his beloved and meddlesome brother has unexpectedly sent Cormac his two little nieces, whom he adores, to care for over the summer. But how can he take them under his wing when he cannot even take care of himself? And now his impudent neighbor, Lady Phoebe, is pounding on his door and insisting he reform his wicked ways or she will not turn over the girls to him. He wants to tell the priggish, but beautiful, nuisance to mind her own business and stay out of his affairs. However, he must have been drunker than he realized when she came to his door, for he asks her to marry him instead. Is it possible Phoebe, the little lioness next door, can repair the tatters of his damaged heart? The Moonstone Landing Series The Moonstone Duke The Moonstone Marquess The Moonstone Major Moonstone Landing Moonstone Angel

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: AN INTERVIEW WITH MEARA PLATT

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: AN INTERVIEW WITH MEARA PLATT

I’m delighted to welcome USA Today Bestselling, Award Winning and Amazon UK Allstar author MEARA PLATT to Rakes and Rascals today for an exclusive interview.

Carol, it is such a pleasure! I’m a great fan of Rakes and Rascals and love the fabulous authors you feature. I am jumping for joy and so honoured to be with you today.

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R&R: Could you tell us where you were born and what it was like…

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