Review: Etiquette with the Devil by Rebecca Paula

Title: Etiquette with the Devil
Author: Rebecca Paula
Published: September 14th 2015
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Historical Romance
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Clara Dawson always followed the rules, until one terrifying night when her inheritance is stolen and the man responsible is left for dead. Desperate to outrun her troubles, she accepts a governess position at the crumbling gothic manor of the mysterious Ravensdale family. Caring for three orphaned children gives her a purpose, but her vulgar employer, Bly Ravensdale, holds dangerous secrets that may shatter Clara's newfound safe haven. Yet this stubborn brute compels Clara to abandon her etiquette at every turn, and she can't stay away.

Disowned by his family, Bly Ravensdale travels the globe as an explorer and agent of the British Crown until his brother’s passing leaves him saddled with three young wards. Charged with returning them to the family's vacant ancestral seat in the English countryside—the one place he wishes to avoid at all costs—Bly quits the role of spy to play family man. But a man nicknamed Devil rarely gets a clean start in life, even with the aid of the prudish yet lovely governess, Clara. Despite her cold exterior, Bly finds himself drawn to her, even as an enemy from his deadly past resurfaces seeking vengeance. Can he protect all that he has suddenly come to hold dear?

My Thoughts:

From the minute I heard Rebecca Paula was writing a historical romance, I was excited to see the world she created. Once I dove in, I knew it would be intriguing. Clara goes to Bly for a governess position because she wants to get away from her past. She focuses her life on taking care of the little ones at Burton Hall, keeping her distance from Bly. As much as she wants to stay away, he wants to get closer to her. However, the desires they both gradually develop could pose a problem for them both when something from Bly's past catches up to him.

Etiquette with the Devil is an impressive story full of twists and romance. I enjoyed how the story didn't develop in mere months, and also the growth each character faces as the time goes by. Clara and Bly have an attraction beyond compare, and beyond just the surface, which makes you want to see them reach a happily ever after. This is definitely a great start to The Ravensdales series and I'm very eager to see what is to come!

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Cover Reveal: Etiquette with the Devil by Rebecca Paula

Welcome to the Etiquette with the Devil cover reveal!

A note from Rebecca:

Thank you so much for joining me in sharing the cover for my historical romance release, ETIQUETTE WITH THE DEVIL. It's the first book in a family saga that follows the unconventional Ravensdale family around the world from the 1880s to 1920s. Each will be a stand alone romance. This book introduces readers to Bly Ravensdale, a broody brute determined to set the world on fire, and Clara Dawson, the prudish governess who longs to find love and a family. It's a romantic Beauty and the Beast story full of emotion, angst, and passion. 

Cover designed by Maggie Hall

Clara Dawson always followed the rules, until one terrifying night when her inheritance is stolen and the man responsible is left for dead. Desperate to outrun her troubles, she accepts a governess position at the crumbling gothic manor of the mysterious Ravensdale family. Caring for three orphaned children gives her a purpose, but her vulgar employer, Bly Ravensdale, holds dangerous secrets that may shatter Clara's newfound safe haven. Yet this stubborn brute compels Clara to abandon her etiquette at every turn, and she can't stay away.

Disowned by his family, Bly Ravensdale travels the globe as an explorer and agent of the British Crown until his brother’s passing leaves him saddled with three young wards. Charged with returning them to the family's vacant ancestral seat in the English countryside—the one place he wishes to avoid at all costs—Bly quits the role of spy to play family man. But a man nicknamed Devil rarely gets a clean start in life, even with the aid of the prudish yet lovely governess, Clara. Despite her cold exterior, Bly finds himself drawn to her, even as an enemy from his deadly past resurfaces seeking vengeance. Can he protect all that he has suddenly come to hold dear?

Release Info: ETIQUETTE WITH THE DEVIL releases August, 31, 2015.  

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23286956-etiquette-with-the-devil 

***Preorder sale price of only $1.99 until August 30th*** 

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iBooks: http://apple.co/1MbmTKz 

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1K8LoHN 

Author Bio: 

Rebecca writes smart, emotional, and gritty New Adult and historical romances featuring flawed characters struggling to find their place in the world. She's a lover of rainy days, an unabashed anglophile, and a devote Earl Gray tea drinker. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and their very spoiled cat, Bella. A wanderlust connoisseur, Rebecca can be caught daydreaming about her next travel adventure when not writing. 

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Rebecca's Readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464040570410565/ 

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Twitter: @beckapaula 

Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccapaulaauthor 

Amazon Author page: amazon.com/author/rebeccapaula 

Website: www.rebeccapaula.com

Review: Everly After by Rebecca Paula

Title: Everly After
Author: Rebecca Paula
Published: October 21st 2014
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
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All truths burn bright and clear. I’m still waiting in the dark.

Everly Monteith has traded her life of glitter, parties, and self-destruction for waitressing at a Parisian café. She’s put the tragedy that sent her across the Atlantic in the past—until her toxic ex shows up and sends her reeling once more. Her fresh start begins slipping away until a smug British war correspondent crashes her party. But falling for Beckett means letting down her guard, something that might pull them both into the dark.

There are beautiful lies in this world, and it takes me being chased through a hallway at a rave to decide this girl is one of them. But even the most beautiful lies aren’t worth chasing.

Twenty-five-year-old Beckett Reid is forced into sabbatical after being kidnapped on assignment in Afghanistan. Back in Paris, he locks himself away to work on a novel, focused on saving his budding journalism career. But when he meets an enigmatic American heiress, his plans are quickly neglected. Everly is the perfect replacement for dangerous war zones, even if she does leave glitter on everything he owns. Reckless and wild, she runs through life making more mistakes than anyone he’s met, but Beckett is determined to fight for her, even if he must face the messy truth that he must fight for himself first.

*This New Adult romance is recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content.*

My Thoughts:

When I first started reading this, I was a little wary. It's difficult for me to get into a story if the main character is a little hard to like. But as I kept reading, seeing events unfold, seeing Everly exposed, I was drawn into the story. I wanted to see where everything was leading.

Beckett and Everly were a perfect pairing. He could see beyond the outer shell, into the person Everly truly was. I really liked that. Over time, they become close, and things get romantic. Which means--SWOON! There's still a lot of things below the surface that need to be faced by both of them, separately and together. The journey--while bumpy--was lovely and realistic. Not just tied together with a bow and faked to make the reader happy. It was believable, and those are the kind of love stories I enjoy.

Everly After is one of those rare love stories. When I was thinking of this review, the first word that came to mind was "daring". This book is daring: the story, the potential love, everything. Rebecca Paula managed to make this hard to like character one that you want to root for. And she gave us a swoonworthy love interest. Bonus points! I can't wait to see what else she has in store.

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