River Lady by Jude Deveraux

River Lady by Jude Deveraux

Wesley Stanford can remember Leah Simmons, an impoverished young girl who helped him out of a tight spot years ago. After an encounter on a Virginia riverfront, Wesley is forced to become Leah's unwilling groom. In the hopes of finally breaking out of his older brother's shadow, Wesley heads to the wilds of Kentucky, where he finds his new bride isn't the woman he thought.

James River Trilogy #3. 320 pages.

Lost Lady by Jude Deveraux

Lost Lady by Jude Deveraux

Regan flees Weston Manor in the English countryside to escape her cruel guardian and marriage to a man who doesn't love her, though she is desperately in love with him. Heartbroken, she runs smack into Travis Stanford, a big, rugged American, on London's docks. Travis finds himself drawn to Regan, and vows to protect her. Regan sets out for the shores of America with hope, unaware of the iron-willed she will have to become.

James River Trilogy #2. 352 pages.

Counterfeit Lady by Jude Deveraux

Counterfeit Lady by Jude Deveraux

French citizens are still searching for members of the royal court in the aftermath of the French Revolution, causing Nicole Courtalain to quietly hide in the home of Bianca Maleson and her father, disguised as Bianca's maid. Bianca is engaged to Virginia plantation owner Clay Armstrong, though she has managed to continually postpone the wedding. Clay grows impatient and decides to kidnap his bride-to-be, only to find a case of mistaken identity. What does fate have in store for them after this sudden turn of events?

James River Trilogy #1. 400 pages.

A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

When Dougless Montgomery is left alone and weeping at a church in the English countryside, seemingly abandoned by her boyfriend and his daughter on their tour of England, she wishes for a knight in shining armor to come and sweep her off her feet. However, she never dreamed that Nicholas Stafford, a real sixteenth century knight, would materialize in front of her very eyes. Sent forward in time to change what is set to become his future, Lord Nicholas has much to learn. Fortunately for him, Dougless is willing to help, and together they embark on a journey to prevent a turn of events that, if unchanged, will end with Lord Nicholas's beheading.

469 pages.

High Tide by Jude Deveraux

Summary: "Two people fall in love while running from the police. Fiona Burkenhalter, creator of dolls, and Ace Montgomery, inventor of a mechanical alligator, first met under the auspices of a Florida businessman, only to find themselves falsely accused of his murder."

High Tide comes from Lauren's book donations - thanks, Lauren! High Tide was my first time reading Jude Deveraux, and I enjoyed her writing style. Fiona and Ace were fiesty and fun characters. Their "meet-cute" was epic and unforgettable. 

I enjoyed the overall adventure and drama, but sometimes the plot became a bit convoluted and difficult to follow. 

311 pages