My Fair Lover

Written by Nicole Jordan

Narrated by Beverley A. Crick

Nicole Jordan's irresistible Legendary Lovers series continues in this sizzling twist on My Fair Lady, as a bewitching beauty and a rakish sea captain trade favors . . . and tempt fate. Lady Katherine Wilde believes she has crushed any lingering romantic feelings toward Brandon Deverill, who spurned her six years ago. And now that the rough-edged rogue needs polishing to claim his inheritance, she's willing to strike a practical bargain: Kate will mold the brash privateer into an acceptable English nobleman if Deverill will safeguard her from brigands on a voyage to recover lost family treasure. However, the soul-melting kiss that seals their agreement just may reignite blazing passion. Brandon's fortitude was sorely tested when he turned Kate away from his bed all those years ago. Even a rake such as he wouldn't seduce an innocent beauty before sailing into battle. But now that he's inherited a title and must take a suitable bride, he sets his sights on Kate. Though he fiercely desires her, true love is a notion that baffles him-until their adventure turns perilous and Brandon realizes he'd gladly trade his life to save the woman who has captured his heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Aug 29, 2017
• ISBN: 9781501955853

Reviews for My Fair Lover

[libstaff2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.5 StarsThis historical romance is part of a series, but can be easily read as a stand-alone. This novel was the first I've read by the author and, although it was labeled as a retelling that didn't really really retell My Fair Lady, it was still a good romance. Both MCs are likeable and dynamic, I loved that the female character was a matchmaker. The story has two parts: one on land and the other at sea, which I enjoyed. I would have liked to see more similarities with the retelling, but overall a fun book. For historical romance fans.Net Galley Feedback

[addictedtomorphemes · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

[I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]Setting: London, May 1817This is the fifth installment of the "Legendary Lovers" series, but the first I've read of any of these titles. The series name refers to a matchmaking theory the heroine of this story, Lady Katherine Wilde, has used through all the previous books in orchestrating love matches for her friends and family members, pulling from tales of mythology and pairing suitable couples accordingly. She always thought her personal love match would stem from Pygmalion, the story of a sculptor who falls in love with his ivory statue and who leaves offerings to the goddess, Aphrodite, requesting a living likeness of his creation, Galatea, which was granted. So far, Lady Katherine's matches have been successful, but she thinks the streak will be broken when it comes to herself, especially since she has already been spurned by the man she loves, Baron Valmere, Brandon Deverill, and she refuses to marry for any reason other than reciprocal love. She needs his assistance for a personal favor, however, so in exchange she offers to help Deverill, an American who has just inherited his title and needs guidance in navigating the tricky societal rules of the peerage and the London ton so he can present himself as a suitable bachelor in search of an ideal wife.Kate has her work cut out for her as she teaches him how to be a proper gentleman, all while trying to resist her attraction to him and his sexual advances. Unbeknownst to her, he has already chosen her to be his bride and is trying to seduce her into agreeing to marry him without love--which he thinks he is incapable of--and she is trying to coax his emotional side out of him under the pretense of showing him how to win over his choice of a potential bride using romantic gestures.They are both well suited in personality, chemistry, and adventurous spirit and are an exciting couple to watch fall in love. There are a lot of love scenes (an fyi to those who are put off by them), but they are important to the story and include as many emotional elements as physical attraction. The author writes these very well. I think it's a sign of a really good writer when not once are you taken out of the moment by awkward conversations or cringeworthy descriptions or euphemisms.I really enjoyed this and will track down the other books in this series to get caught up with the rest of the characters.