Bedding Lord Ned

Written by Sally MacKenzie

Narrated by Abby Craden

Determined to find a husband, Miss Eleanor "Nell" Bowman attends a ball put on by the Duchess of Greycliffe, fondly referred to as the Duchess of Love. But she roundly dismisses the suitors the matchmaking hostess has invited on her behalf. For it's the duchess' dashing son Ned, Lord Edward, who long ago captured Nell's heart-and roused her desire. All it takes is a pair of conveniently misplaced silky red bloomers to set the handsome widower's gaze on this unusual girl who is clearly more than meets the eye . . . After more than a year of mourning, Ned longs to finally start anew. At first glance, the birthday ball his mother has thrown in his honour is decidedly lacking in suitable mistresses. But he senses something unexpectedly alluring beneath the veil of Nell's plain exterior-something she's anxious to reveal, and the lonely Lord is incapable of denying . . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Jun 29, 2012
• ISBN: 9781452678481

Reviews for Bedding Lord Ned

[addictofromance · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have heard some good and some average things about this series, but I really wanted to give it a shot. Bedding Lord Ned is the first in the series and I have to say I am excited to read the second one now. There were so many things that I enjoyed about this story. It definitely was different and unique and had its own style and even though at times it was a bit predictable, there was enough delights and surprises that made up for it. I wouldn't say that this is my favorite romance by any means, but it was full of hilarious moments and scandalously entertaining. I really liked the characters in the story. Ned is very protective of his feelings and his heart, its like a iron shield and doesn't let anything or anyone in. I found him to be a bit arrogant yet so appealing to my senses. Ellie, I eventually liked when she got spine in the end, but for most of the book, we see how much she cares for Ned but refuses to do anything about it. I wished that she would have been more forward and blunt with him at times, it got annoying a little, but she did have some other qualities that I liked and made up for it in the end. Ned's parents were so fun and delightful and I just can't wait to read their novella, which is up next to read. I have to say that the Mother's interfering ways in getting Ned and Ellie together were beyond amusing and she was very confident and I found that I just loved her from the first. I do want to say something about the Duchess's Cat, who was probably my favorite. Now this cat is not normal, he tends to steal items from guests constantly and no one has any idea how. The only complaint I had is I wish that the romance between Ned and Ellie was a bit more fast paced than it was, but overall a fun and sexy read. Bedding Lord Ned is full of a sexy writing style that completely captures the readers attention and doesn't let go until the end. A Lovely story that warmed my heart and stirred up the senses in such a way that it will take your breath away. RECOMMEND IT!!!

[kathy Dunne · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

too long.

[scoutmomskf · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fun book, involving a matchmaking Duchess, a thieving cat, an oblivious hero and a heroine who has all but given up. The Duchess gives a Valentine ball every year at the end of a week long house party. She always invites a variety of people who she thinks will match well with each other. This year she really wants her middle son, Ned, to move on with his life and find a new love. She has the perfect woman in mind, but he is oblivious.Ned had been very much in love with Cicely. He feels responsible for her death since he had gotten her pregnant. Now he tries to control everything in his life, trying to minimize any kind of risks. He has finally gotten to the point where he is ready to look for a new wife, but he isn't looking for a great love. Finding Ellie in his room looking for her bloomers startles him. He suddenly sees her differently than his good friend. He can't stop picturing her wearing those bloomers and it's freaking him out. She is also acting differently than she usually does at these get togethers. He sees her being pursued by a couple gentlemen and he doesn't like it but can't figure out why. He gets over protective with her and is stunned when she tells him to back off. Ned makes a really stupid proposition to her and is really surprised when she not only turns him down but tosses a brandy in his face before storming out. He was so confused and even more so when his brothers confront him and explain what an idiot he is to him. He has to decide if he can face his fears and open himself up to love again or go through life without the love that he needs. I really liked Ellie. She has been in love with Ned since she was a child. She wasn't really surprised when he married her best friend Cicely, a girl who was the perfect society bride. When Cicely died in childbirth Ellie was there for Ned as a friend, but still hopeful that he would eventually see her as a woman. After four years she has decided that it will never happen. If she wants to be a wife and mother she'll have to settle for someone else. She's looking at the single gentlemen at the house party but she's not impressed. She has noticed that Ned is actually looking at the other women this year and fears that once again he'll overlook her. She's trying to get up the courage to go after him herself. Aiding her in this effort is Reggie the family cat, who likes to steal things and hide them in Ned's room. Ellie accidentally brought along a pair of red silk bloomers that Reggie seems particularly attached to. She is horribly embarrassed when Ned finds her searching his room for those bloomers. The cat steals them several times, forcing Ned and Ellie into contact with each other. She finally admits to herself that she changed her ways to become more like what she thought Ned wanted and is tired of hiding her true self. I loved the way that she starts to stand up for herself and push back against Ned's attempts at control. It was fun to see her really go after him at the end and overcome all his objections.I enjoyed the Duchess's attempts to get Ned to open his eyes. She uses the presence of the single men and their interest in Ellie as a way to show him what he's missing. Though it was pretty devious of her, I liked the way that she finagled Ellie into a much better ball gown and the effect it had on Ned. I also loved the example that she set for her family with the obvious love that she and the Duke still share. I also enjoyed seeing her manage all the various couples and lead them where she wants them to go.There were some really funny parts, often involving the cat and his propensity to take things and hide them in Ned's room. There are a couple people there that have hidden agendas and their downfalls are also pretty amusing. Percy comes off as a real jerk, but with something the Duchess said there may be redemption in his future. I also enjoyed Jack's attempts to avoid the lady pursuing him and am really looking forward to reading his book soon.

[ladywesley · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a sweet, light-hearted friends-to-lovers story set at a country houseparty. There's not much action -- not in the bedroom or anywhere else. In fact, the hottest scenes are between the hero's mother and father -- a rather refreshing change for this aging reader.