The Lady Tamed

Lady Tamed by Heather Boyd is a sweet and steamy romance. Wealthy and widowed, Fanny is trying to keep the wolves who want to marry her and claim her fortune away. Being a patron of the arts she decides to hire Jeremy, a young man raised in the slums of the city, turned actor to act as her admirer and fend off other would be suitors. What could possibly go wrong with this arrangement? I really loved our heroine and hero. The supporting characters are wonderful as well and the Duke, Fanny’s father is extraordinary. The villains are dastardly and you’ll love to hate them. The plot is enthralling and you can’t help but root for our couple. Of course they have their hurdles to overcome and it makes for a compelling story. With a well written, great storyline, fantastic characters, and befitting dialogue the author renders a fun story that’s sure to please. Thank you so much Ms. Boyd for this charming love story!

Fanny, the oldest daughter of a Duke is tire of all the fortune hunters. Since she is a widow, men think she is available to rob blind! So to scare off them off she hires a actor to pose as her love interest at her sister’s wedding. Jeremy had always taken care of himself, orphaned at three he never knew anything about his parents. He learned to live off his wits, even if that meant picking a pocket or two. He finds himself working in the theater as a want to be actor, when Fanny approaches him with a job offer. Being all business women she draws up a contract, unfortunately Jeremy never learned to read and signs it not knowing what it states. Things get interesting at the wedding, acting as a love interest or becoming one? A fast pace read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The story is simple. Fanny loves the theatre. She is impressed with Jeremy’s efforts on stage, and offers to become his patron in the arts. In return, he provides her escort to social activities. In this story, he is accompanying her to her sister’s wedding. Part of his duty is to discourage the attention of unwanted suitors (fortune hunters and the like). Of course, things are never as simple as they seem. Fanny is accustomed to taking care of herself. She resents and resists any man’s suggestion that she isn’t capable to handle her own life, property, and business. As events unfold it becomes clear that Jeremy is more than an upstart actor. Turns out he is observant, caring, protective, just a plain nice guy. When Jeremy oversteps (in Fanny’s eyes), she levels a degrading insult. Jeremy is ready to leave, the party and their agreement. Can anything or anybody change his mind? Enter the Duke. This is an enjoyable story with some very interesting characters. It’s a perfect fit for a series of somewhat unusual HEAs. I recommend it. I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout. My review is voluntary.