Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. It isn't easy making a living as a lady's companion when one possesses a sharp tongue and an original mind. That's why Emma Greyson has gone through three such positions in six months. Her current post at a tiresome country house party has her bored to tears—until an extraordinary encounter with the legendary Edison Stokes leads to a secret position as his assistant.
Stokes It isn't easy making a living as a lady's companion when one possesses a sharp tongue and an original mind. Stokes is on a peculiar mission, searching for an anonymous thief who has stolen an ancient book of arcane potions. He suspects his quarry is among the party's guests—and that the villain is looking for an intuitive woman on whom to test a certain elixir. A woman just like Emma For Emma, the new post brings unexpected passion and chilling danger.
But when murder strikes, she realizes the awful truth. Unless she and Edison devise a scheme to outwit a merciless killer, she could forever lose the man of her dreams—and even her very life Get A Copy. Mass Market Paperback , pages. Published January 13th by Bantam Books first published April 6th More Details Original Title. Emma Greyson , Edison Stokes.
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Hers were my early foray into HR. Her language seems period appropriate enough but the characters and the story line are rather simplistic and lack the psychological and emotional depth I prefer these days. Narrator did decent job.
View 2 comments. Jun 28, Inna rated it really liked it Shelves: hero-not-a-man-whore , , hea , listened-to-audiobook , historical-romance , safe , 4-stars , hoopla , virginal-heroine. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I listened to the audiobook of this one available on Hoopla the narration is good but has some unpleasant background noises that sound like the narrator is constantly sloshing the spit around in her mouth.
As always, her heroine is smart and strong-willed, and has a bit of a lack of common sense. It brought to mind several of her ot 4 stars. It brought to mind several of her other heroines, but I think it still worked out well in this book.
The storyline of this book moved along nicely, it made me want to keep listening until the end. Jul 13, Lizzy rated it liked it Shelves: read , stars-3 , historical-romance , read I Thee Wed is another entertaining regency mystery-suspense by Amanda Quick to enjoy.
Jul 05, Olga Godim rated it really liked it Shelves: romance , historical. The heroine Emma is a paid companion. One of the demands of her job is being meek. The hero Edison is a filthy-rich businessman, a bastard son of a nobleman.
He is a self-made man, proud and loyal to his friends, an alpha-male in the best sense of the word. The story is set in England during a vaguely historical period. It happened some time in the 19th century, but not one detail betrays any precise era. It could be Regency. It could be Victorian or Georgian. What matters is the plot and the suspense. Edison is after a mysterious book of alchemical secrets. Endless complications arise in his way. During one of them, he hides in a wardrobe, and there he encounters Emma, who is also hiding there, embroiled in an adventure of her own.
Characters bonding while hiding in a wardrobe is an old literary trope, harking back centuries. Of course, they fall in love. There are also several murders in this story, a mysterious assassin, a naughty widow, and a sufficiently clever villain.
Several subplots intertwine in unexpected ways, making it hard for Edison and Emma to unravel the convoluted knots of menace, but of course, they persevere and in the end win on all counts.
Overall: an engrossing and thoroughly satisfying historical romance. May 17, Lauren rated it liked it Shelves: victorian , governess-companion-housekeeper , virgin-heroines , secret-society , books-about-books , historical-romantic-suspense. I Thee Wed 3. The latest is a string of positions finds Emma at a country house party where the mundane activities of the ton take an interesting turn as she encounters the enigmatic Edison Stokes, a former member of the Vanzagarian society, who is in I Thee Wed 3.
The latest is a string of positions finds Emma at a country house party where the mundane activities of the ton take an interesting turn as she encounters the enigmatic Edison Stokes, a former member of the Vanzagarian society, who is in search of a secret manuscript and a killer who seems to have set their sights on Emma.
This in and of itself is not a bad thing, but for those who have read the Arcane books, the mystery ultimately lacks originality and the suspense is diminished. The romance fares better as Emma and Edison have strong chemistry, their banter is witty and their relationship relatively angst free.
All in all, a quick and pleasant read for those times when one just needs to relax with a bit of fluff. On a side note, the Kobo version has several typos and formatting errors. This was a cute, uncomplicated romance read from Ms. Quick well except for the exotic island of monks which smacked too much of Orientalist fantasy but I give it pass. Even though I kept thinking of Wuxia movies during the action scenes which was a little distracting.
Nothing really memorable but I liked the leads. Their banter reminded me of The Paid Companion which remains a favorite in Ms. This variation on AQ's plot was Thing is, I'm generally opposed to romances between people where the power differential is large, unless the power dynamics are dealt with well. They are not in this thing. Because dude has hired the heroine and is paying her to essentially help him with his quest, but he also knows and understands that she needs the job.
B This variation on AQ's plot was Because he never shares information - he just issues decrees. I dunno, there are charming elements, but also, just NO. Would skip. This author has done this story or one so similar to it, as to be essentially the same better in other incarnations. Apr 17, Merry Jewelhound rated it really liked it Shelves: romance , regency , series , mystery , short-courtship.
Smart strong heroine and hero. A mystery and a romance combo that I always enjoy. The book has been reviewed many times and I have nothing to ad. Jul 03, Jessica rated it liked it. I really liked Emma. I found her to be entirely relateable. Didn't even mind the gauzy metaphysical elements that made her a little too perfect.
I wasn't entirely convinced of Edison, however. He felt a bit too much everything. The Vanza elements worked in a whodunit way but I wanted more character building between Edison and his grandmother, for example. Too many plot elements for a book under pages well. Solid writing. Emma's clear ethical lines definitely worked pretty consistently. Jun 25, Daniella rated it it was ok. You know, I was prepared to forget its similarities with The Paid Companion so that I could be fair in judging it.
It was difficult, mind you, especially since The Paid Companion was such an amazing read. But yeah, I managed to clear my head and focus on the story, determined to critique it solely by its own merit and not in contrast to so Basically, all I could think about while reading this was: I don't know how I did it, but through the grace of A Higher Power I was able to finish I Thee Wed. But yeah, I managed to clear my head and focus on the story, determined to critique it solely by its own merit and not in contrast to some other book.
I would've punched her in the face if I could. That girl was stupid as hell. She always had to put out a certain front to Edison! The issue with her was that she always had to prove something. She had to prove that she can be as coolheaded as he was--that she was as blase about the situation as he was. Oh, it didn't matter that she was delaying their investigation because of her stupid insecurities! God, woman, pull your shit together! And you know what's worse?
If she actually used her head for just a few seconds, she would have understood why Edison acted the way he did. That way, she could have spared us all the bloody inconvenience of having to read about their misunderstandings and shit. Have you gone mad? I would be transformed into your mistress in the eyes of the ton. No reference, no matter how brilliantly written, would overcome that stigma.
That would present a host of difficulties. I have my sister to consider, after all. I cannot simply up and disappear off the face of the earth. The only reason I'm giving this a 2 star was because the writing was good.
The plot was generally interesting and well-crafted. Pity that the heroine had feathers for brains. Aug 26, pinknantucket rated it really liked it Shelves: ms-readathon What a fabulously over-the-top Regency romance. Secret societies! Martial arts! Magic potions! Admirable bosoms! I should make it clear that I HAD drunk two glasses of wine on an empty stomach as I embarked on this horrid novel but I enjoyed it immensely.
It featured another excellent plot device to bring the hero and heroine in close proximity, the "both-seeking-sanctuary-in-the-same-wardrobe" device—really, excellent. Why don't we all do this thing more often in real life? Also I appre What a fabulously over-the-top Regency romance. Also I appreciated that there were plenty of mysteries to keep us occupied while the hero and heroine decided that they did, indeed, truly love each other.
When a book is just about the latter it really is dreadfully dull, as it inevitably relies on some ridiculous misunderstanding that has to last pages or so. This is the first novel by Amanda Quick I've read—I think those by Julia Quinn are more "authentic" in their depiction of the Regency era; Quick just pops in the odd word like "reticule" or "breeches" to paint a quick sketch of the time—but I really didn't mind.
Hurrah for horrid novels! Jan 10, Carrie rated it really liked it Shelves: manipulative-friends-family , paranormal-elements , humorous , audio , fake-relationship-moc , historical , mystery , bodyguard , read I'm so glad I picked this up to listen to. It has broken my spell of non-finishers lately. Barbara Rosenblat is the narrator and she did a fine job. Fluff, well read. Just what I needed. Dec 30, Mel rated it liked it. A bit dated, but still amusing.
These Vanza books remind me of the silent films from the twenties with the mustache twirling villains stirring up diabolical mischief. AQ has created an authentic historical feel without actually identifying an era, but that lack of detail makes everything one dimensional and hard to visualize.
She seems to tell the same story over and over too and I wish I had left this re-read in the past. Apr 08, Primadonna rated it liked it Shelves: romance , mystery. The mystery part is so-so, but the romance part is pretty funny and engaging. Apr 02, Lori rated it liked it Shelves: romance , historical-fiction , easy-read , fun-fluff , chick-lit , cozy-mystery , regency , some-steam , guilty-pleasure , british-lit.
I don't quite understand what ties this book to the 1st book "With This Ring" , except that Leo, the Mad Monk, was eccentric and his grandfather had something do with discovering the Isle of Vanzaganda or whatever it's called.
That island is, we learn in this book, where Vanza comes from - obviously some philosophy, with masters 3. That island is, we learn in this book, where Vanza comes from - obviously some philosophy, with masters and students like we've come to learn in the "Star Wars" movies with Jedi masters and Sith masters. Edison Stokes is an interesting Hero. He's dark and mysterious, but in unusual ways. He's Vanza, after all - or he was Vanza; he left his Vanza studies and went his own way, using what he learned to master himself and to create piles of money.
Because Edison was a bastard - born on the wrong side of the blanket to a mother who was a servant and a father who was part of the ton, but a degenerate rakehell. His father was more interested in wenching and gaming than being any kind of father or real man. Edison's mother died of a broken heart, and his father died of his degenerate ways. Edison's grandmother, Victoria aka The Dragon, never forgave Edison for being illegitimate and for bailing her out from the massive debt incurred by her only son.
Emma is a gentile lady down on her luck. It's only Emma and her younger sister, Daphne, whom Emma has enrolled in a quality school for girls. It's Emma's fondest wish that Daphne should make her debut in Polite Society and make a good match. Emma has been working as a companion for the past several years to make that happen. She's saved and scrimped. Her intuition is usually quite good, but unfortunately, she made a bad decision and sold their only property, sinking all the money into a share of a ship that seems to be lost at sea.
And Emma's desperate - she needs money to pay Daphne's school fees. Emma's had her share of tough times.
Being a companion is a tight-rope: She's allowed in company, but she's never really a part of company. And she's a servant. So men like Chilton, who prey sexually on servants, are the bane of Emma's existence. She already had a run-in with Chilton in the past, and while she prevented him from having his way by striking him on the head with a pot, she was sacked when her employer found her in the linen cupboard with a guest.
Emma's hoping that Chilton will leave her alone, but that's not going to happen. He doesn't remember her, but he's still determined to have his way. Except that Emma's intuition has gotten her involved with the mysterious Lady Miranda Ames and her strange brew of tea. And that very brew is what brought Edison to this particular country house party at Basil Ware's. Edison is after the brew - supposedly, it uses a recipe from the Vanza's Book of Secrets, a recipe that can enhance a woman's natural intuition.
Miranda, who is really an actress with just enough blunt for one Season, thinks she can make money at cards with her strange brew and Emma as her partner. Edison is trying to find out where and how Miranda got this recipe So of course, Emma and Edison run into one another more than once at this country house party. And they fall for one another, although in true romance style, neither is willing to admit it themselves, much less to the other. But the fascination is there, and they find themselves locked in fierce kissing embraces.
Edison hires Emma to help him find out what Miranda is up to. And when Emma is in danger of being accused of murdering Chilton, found shot dead in her room, it's Edison to the rescue. Except his alibi is that she was with him, in his bedroom - a sure way to upset her precarious reputation and her status as a companion! But Edison takes it a step farther, thwarting the true culprit, by announcing his engagement to Emma just after his stunning announcement that they were "together" in his room.
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