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Seductive Secrets: A Historical Romance Novel (Secret Lives Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jerri Hines (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.1 4,585 ratings

Book 1 of 3: Secret Lives Series

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Someone wants Alyce Hythe dead...

Shunned from London society for being the daughter of England's most notorious spy, Alyce Hythe desires only to clear her father's name. For years, she has been hidden away from prying eyes, given a new identity and told to forget who she was. But strange things have been happening causing old rumors to once more be whispered.

Long has Lord Julian Casvelyn lived with guilt brought on when his brother was murdered by England's most infamous traitor. But one eventful night has changed everything Lord Julian believed about his brother's death. Never did he suspect the woman he has just saved from certain harm is the daughter of that man. Now Julian is caught in midst of a conspiracy and desire for that woman.

Thrown together by fate, the two search for answers long denied them and along the way discover a love that can free them both.

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Seductive Secrets is the first book in The Secret Lives Series. Each book in the series tells a story of a woman who has been forced by circumstance to live a life that is not her own. Set after the American Revolution, Alyce Hythe has taken a name that isn't her own. Her father died a traitor to the Crown, but Alyce knows different and will risk her life to prove it.

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I positively enjoyed Seductive Secrets. Colleen Connally spins a tale that scoops up the reader and transports them into action, romance and intrigue. There is so much more that makes this story spectacular. It is filled with deception, treachery, romance, intense drama, and detailed characters that pull in the reader from the beginning until the end. The secondary players add great finesse to the storyline. I have to admit it was completely hard to put this book down. Ms. Connally creates an enthralling read that surrounds with anticipation that continues to build, leaving this reader spellbound. - Cherokee

Previously published as Daughter of Deceit under Carrie James Haynes

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This story kept me on the edge of my seat as Alyce goes through the days trying to learn the truth. The suspense kept my heart racing as Alyce meets someone that knows something about her father. It turns out to be an attempt on her life. I literally held my breath until I knew she was alright.
Later in the story, Haynes takes Alyce through a journey of sensual feelings for Lord Julian. Alyce discovers that she is falling in love. And through the description Haynes uses throughout her story, I experience the same feelings Alyce felt. Haynes was able to make me place myself in this story to feel as if all the action that took place happened to me. I especially like when I read a book and can feel that way.
There is one scene toward the end of the book that made me not able to put the story down--when Alyce is led to old ruins at Colonel Tolworthy's estate by someone trying to cause her harm. I stayed up late reading the last section of the book because I simply could not quit reading until I knew the outcome.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008K881HS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (January 13, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3662 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,304,210 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,474 in Historical Regency Fiction
- #5,609 in Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction
- #26,253 in Regency Romances

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Jerri Hines is an Amazon bestselling author of the Winds of Betrayal, Winds of Change, and Southern Legacy series, which were inspired by her fascination with history. Her historical romance series, Secret Lives, is riddled with romantic suspense and a touch of paranormal. Boston's Crimes of Passion marks her first contemporary suspense thriller series, including Fragmented and Framed. In addition, she ventured off into paranormal suspense with Scream for the Camera. Boston's Crimes of Horror. Her latest work is an epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of the Ordained.
The Waking Bell is the first book she has written with another author. She was honored to have collaborated with Jackie Weger, an amazing author and friend, to have created this historical mystery.
She is a Southern gal who has lived the last thirty years near Boston with her Yankee husband. She believes in love and the power it holds. It is the reason she writes romances.
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Colleen Connally
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Colleen Connally is an Amazon bestselling author. Her historical romance series, Secret Lives, is riddled with romantic suspense and a touch of paranormal. Boston's Crimes of Passion series marks her first contemporary romantic suspense, including Fragmented and Framed. She has ventured off into the paranormal suspense with her release of Scream for the Camera, Boston's Crimes of Horror, Book One. She is also continuing to work on her epic fantasy series, The Three Realms, with the fourth book, The Time Has Come.
One might wonder how this Southern gal married her Yankee husband and has lived in New England more than thirty years. She would answer because she believes in love and the power it holds. The same reason she write romances. Her fascination with history motivated her American historical romances which are written under Jerri Hines.
She is also a supporter of the Alzheimer's Association, Shriner's Hospital and The Home For Little Wanderers in Boston.
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Seductive Hines - Secret Lives #1

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024

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Alyce Hythe is the daughter of Lord Hythe who was found guilty of espionage and treason and she wants to prove her father’s innocence. Lord Julian Casyelyn’s twin brother was murdered by Lord Hythe who committed suicide to evade capture. Julian helps Alyce investigate her father’s innocence but he doesn’t believe that the woman he saved from harm is the daughter of the man who murdered his brother. Julian loves Alyce but he can’t decide if he wants to be with the woman whose father murdered his brother. I really enjoyed this wonderful historical romance novel.

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Very readable historical romantic suspense 4 stars!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013

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I enjoyed this book and found it to be a genuine page turner. It was easy to read, quite romantic and a bit different to the usual historicals. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy this genre.

2 small points - there were a lot of typos etc. They dont bother me at all but there were enough in this book that I really began to notice them.

I had a bit of trouble grasping the issue of (spoiler ahead) the two brothers impersonating each other. Having completed the book I am still not sure why they did so, when they did so and why both of them were present on the 'fateful night'. Maybe I am just dumb but it seemed a bit murky to me. Dont let either of these issues put you off unless you're fussy about these kind of issues - it's a good read.

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margarita alfonso

Well written...a "Cannot put down romantic tail"

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014

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This suspense, romantic, and fantastic book takes the reader to a time when men wanted to protect their women against everything, even to the point of overdoing it, interfering in every aspect of their lives. Decisions were made for them, without thought of what women wanted to do with their lives. The good part is that in this book, and in many of the same kind, there is always a tall, dark and handsome hero who comes to the rescue, and their love for these women is worth everything...then, to feel protected, loved, and treasured is all that matters. Love this book, is a new author for me, so I will be looking forward to reading more of her books.

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Kept me reading after bedtime, despite room for improvement

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012

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Connally draws characters beautifully, and she plots like a twisting snake. These shining stars make Seductive Secrets a great read. It kept me reading after bedtime. At present, it's free, so don't miss it. I enjoy historical romances. Despite room for improvement in setting and word choice, I'd find it still worth the price at $1.99 if I were short on reading material.

Connally's quirky supporting characters make the story sparkle in the middle chapters. The way she twists romance with a strong mystery plot makes for a strong story. I think this author is one to watch.

Granted: Seductive Secrets is peppered with oddball phrasings. Errors in grammar are rare. Errors in diction and apparent non-sequiturs noted by other reviewers do appear. So do ordinary "get over it: it's an e-book" typos. Connally's diction errors are generally either in preposition usage or dialect. The balance between modern English and historical (in this case Georgian) English is always tricky.

I spent several chapters wondering whether I was in a Victorian, Edwardian, Regency, Georgian, Elizabethan or earlier Tudor romance. Inns and horse drawn carriages were common throughout. Greater detail in dress, style of carriage or an outright mention of the year would have been useful. More period detail, especially earlier in the story, could improve a story that earns a "C" into a story that might earn a "B+." That could translate into the services of a paper publishing house with an editor who can supply the necessary help with diction.

I look forward to seeing more from Ms. Connally. Proofreading and diction polish a book with elegance. A story consists primarily of a plot and its characters. Ms. Connally has given us an A+ plot with first class characters. I had a lovely time reading her book, and will enjoy reading it again.

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Dynamic Historical Romance

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012

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This book was so much fun to read. It had excitement and danger from page one, not to mention all the steamy love that drifted of the pages. I love a historical romance with a little danger thrown in for good measure!

Our heroine is young and in hiding and has been for most her life because her father is known as the most hated man in England and well even though he is dead she is living with the consequences. Then somehow she seems to be found out and is rescued by the one man who probably hated her name more than anyone. But she is sure her father was innocent and soon Julian our hero of the story starts to realize that too. Then their search for the truth begins.

I love that the sparks started to fly immediately! Sometimes that is just right. I also liked a lot that you were to keep guessing for quite a while who that bad guy was, that is a sure winner to keep a reader's interest. Julian is such a lovable character who just falls flat on his face when he meets the stubborn Alyce. Alyce on the other hand fights a bit with her feelings and she also have a loyalty conflict that almost tear her apart.

This was a great read that I enjoyed a lot. It was exciting and fun to read and I recommend to everyone who is historical romance fan!

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A Forever Love

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024

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If you are interested in a book that contains secrets that are trying to be kept, betrayal and murder to keep the hidden, loyalty of friends, and love to last forever. Oh! and a ghost. Then I hope you enjoy and cant wait to finished it like I did.

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Cozzie

Murder, scandal and secrets!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2023

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I really enjoyed this book!

An historical romance that had it all!!
Murders, intrigue, scandal, blackmail and lots of sexual tension (and sex)!!

A really great read!

Conn Gartley

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Could not put it down. The heroine in this story is so lost and yet has such strong loyalty towards her friends. The romance is so beautiful and steamy. I really enjoyed the mystery in this plot, it was so well written. I highly recommend this book.

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Shannon Davison

Wow, Couldn't Put It Down

Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2015

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I read this book straight through. Such mystery and intrigue in this story. You just need to keep reading to find out what is going on. Will definitely be reading more from this author.

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