A Very Ruby Christmas
A Bound and Determined Novel
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4.5 • 15 Ratings
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- $7.99
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Publisher Description
A winter storm stirs passions long denied in this sensual Yuletide romance, a short novel featuring the characters who once led Library Journal to declare, “Ruby and Derek’s chemistry is just as explosive during their unbridled trysts as with their slow, ardent lovemaking.”
Madame Rouge—Ruby to her intimates—always makes the secret desires of her clients a priority. Now the time has come to fulfill her own fantasy, one so private it brings a rare blush to her cheeks. When Captain Derek Price returns from his service to the sea, Ruby will sell London’s elite house of pleasure, leaving behind her very home to marry the sailor who has mastered every surging crest of her body.
Pity, then, the ill-timed arrival of Ruby’s estranged half-sister, Jasmine, desperate for a warm bed and a sympathetic ear. Ruby is loath to marry the poor girl off to a stranger or, even worse, entrust her to the ignoble lord who has bid on the brothel. She has no other choice than to shelter Jasmine herself. As much as Ruby’s heart races at the thought of a future with Derek, she now faces the possibility that, once again, her happy ending has been delayed—unless a Christmas miracle makes all their dreams come true.
A Very Ruby Christmas is intended for mature audiences. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Praise for Lavinia Kent’s Bound and Determined series
“[A] tale of sexual exploration and liberation . . . the hottest historical romance story I’ve ever read.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers, on Mastering the Marquess
“Sexy, steamy . . . an entertaining read.”—Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews, on Mastering the Marquess
“A refined, sophisticated and tasteful historical romance . . . The mood is very seductive but still playful, and the sex scenes are scorching hot. . . . Revealing Ruby is superbly written, moves along quickly; it’s a very enjoyable read.”—Fresh Fiction, on Revealing Ruby
“Ruby and Derek’s chemistry is just as explosive during their unbridled trysts as with their slow, ardent lovemaking.”—Library Journal, on Ravishing Ruby
Customer Reviews
Good series, loved this story
I have enjoyed this series. It is a bit spicy, and I have looked forward to Ruby's own story. There were many points while reading that I thought she was going to give up her chance at happiness. Ruby/Emma has been such a strong and independent character, and Derek has brought out a softer side, one filled with hope, in Ruby. When Ruby finally realizes what it means to truly love someone, I almost cried. I also loved the two bits with former characters reliving certain points of meaning for them to show love is strong and true. I recommend the series as well as this story.
I received a copy of this story through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.
Ruby Shines!
I absolutely love how the we've seen the growth of Ruby through this series. She's such an amazingly strong character whose integrity and strength shines through every time we get to see her. I'm excited to see where this all goes. Now that Ruby is moving on and her sister is taking over it should be fun watching all of the changes that might take place. I am glad that it's not just shutting down because even though each of the couples have moved away from Ruby's it's still such a focal point of the whole series.
A Very Ruby Christmas
I like this series. It is all about the Woman and Man. Madame Rouge runs the Top brothel in town. She won't let anyone go overboard yet she will help those who want a Special night. Ruby has a problem. Her fiancé Derek is expecting to be going and give her a new life in America. But she is also down because she can't find someone to take care of her House and patrons. Then there is someone knocking and needing help. Spoiler. She sees she is wrapped and pregnant. Ruby will take care of her and then Ruby realizes it is her sister. Jasmine is running from her father, a Duke. Ruby is her half sister. Derek wants to go home with her. Will he wait for her? Will she stop and decide not to leave on Derek's ship? I know the ending and I hope you will really choose to get this book. It is a short story and there are some graphic scenes. You can read around them. Don't pass this up! I have volunteered to read and review this book.