His Tempestuous Bride (Regency Matchmaker, #1) by Celeste Jones

His Tempestuous Bride (Regency Matchmaker, #1) Reviews

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  Jazzysmum

  Enjoyed this one, especially the introduction of a matchmaker.
  Tempest - our h- pulled your heart strings and it was most enjoyable to see the - H James - get his feathers ruffled.
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  Relina Skye

  "His Tempestuous Bride" by Celeste Jones is the first book in the "Regency Matchmaker" series. Lady Tempest has lived with her maternal aunt and her family since the death of her parents. They provided her with a roof over her head, food, and some clothing. But they never liked her nor did they want to properly socialize by giving her a season. As a result, Tempest has to rely on a matchmaker to find her a husband. James Harley, the Earl of Knox, doesn't care for the London social scene and decides to turn to a match maker to find a wife to give him an heir. Can an extremely nieve and sensitive young woman find her match with an uptight and regimented earl?
  Overall, this was a fairly good story. It was my first "spanking novel" and probably my last. I might read the next book, it might not, at this point I don't know.(Caution some minor spoilers) What I liked about this novel is the concept of a matchmaker for Regency couples. I also liked the second half of the book a lot more than the first half. Tempest is a fairly good female lead. I got a bit confused with the dream she had in the carriage. I know that the flowers kind of drugged her and that she read naughty books before, but it goes against the picture of innocence and lack of sexual knowledge she should have possessed. Plus, she was missing half of the normal amount of clothing a lady was supposed to wear. I can only assume the reason why she has no undergarments is that her aunt was too cheap to buy her any, other wise no proper lady would be seen in public without wearing draws and stockings even in summer. A woman's reputation could be ruined if anyone ever saw her ankles. So not wearing any knickers was a bit strange. I also didn't like how much James man handled her before they were married. It also made me feel like he did that type of man handling with his servants too even though we never saw it. It's one thing to have to spank as a consensual form of "pleasurable punishment" it's another thing to force it on someone who may be traumatized by that first experience. And just because Tempest has a dream about being spanked doesn't mean that it's okay for James to do it when he doesn't know that she'd enjoy it. If anything he should have questioned her about her lack of undergarments and at least stated to her that she needed to wear them outside of the bedroom. It's not even proper for servants to see their mistress walking up the stairs without stockings.
  In conclusion, this novel is for readers who like the regency period and who enjoy erotic novels.
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  Dennis

  A quite terrific Historical with Spanking
  
  This is a really good Historical with a bit of Spanking and it also has some nice steamy scenes as well. There is a mystical aspect to the story as well, it is rather understated, but I thought that the Matchmaker was somewhat mysterious and mystical in a nice way. It was not really plainly stated, but that is my impression and I liked it. So the matches are special and the H and the h are fated and I liked it. Sort of a fated mate trope as it were. There is a nice HEA at the end and I certainly recommend this book if like Historicals with some spanking involved.
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  Kathy Heare Watts

  CALL ME DESPICABLE
  
  For Lady Tempest Tapoate, turning eighteen-years-old will be a new beginning in her unhappy life. After losing both her parents when she was twelve, and at the mercy of her relatives, who never treated her well, she will take her happiness in her own hands. Using the matchmaking services of Lady Ambrosia, who promises her, she will have her the perfect match for a husband.
  
  James Harley, the Earl of Knox, doesn't believe in love, but due to his title, he needs a wife and an heir. His goal is to produce the heir, and then continue with his endeavors. He believes in the sanctity of marriage, and there will be no divorce, he just doesn't want to become encumbered by matrimony. He goes into this arrangement as a business transaction and doesn't even take the time to find his own spouse, but employees the services of Lady Ambrosia.
  
  The plot will have Lady Ambrosia making a match between Lady Tempest and Lord Knox. She will send Tempest in a carriage to his home, where her arrival comes with a shocking beginning. There will be fireworks, but not in a good way between these two, but the marriage will proceed.
  
  All Tempest wants are to be loved and accepted and hearing from Lord Knox that all he wants is his required heir leads to trouble from the beginning. Can Tempest find love and will James discover that marriage to her will be better than just a business transaction? What will happen once Tempest is with child? Will Lord Knox be satisfied and put her away and find new pursuits?
  
  "Gazing into the future, all I saw was misery. All I wanted was to be loved, but clearly, I was unlovable."
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  Space Cowgirl

  It's Magical🌈🏰🐲
  
  Tempest💃💋 is an orphan living as an unwanted child with her wealthy aunt and uncle. On her eighteenth birthday, they send her to Lady Ambrosia, a matchmaker, to get her married👰 off asap.
  In a slightly crazy, magical kind of way, Lady Ambrosia, selects her husband to be as James Harley🍆🌋👋, the Earl of Knox. Tempest💃💋 is sent on her way to his estate🏰 that very day!
  Both Tempest and James have much to learn to ensure their happiness......
  
  I loved this emotional and interesting Romance. This is Adult XXX romance with BDSM👋👋👋 elements.
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  Donna Louise

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  This review is from: His Tempestuous Bride (Regency Matchmaker Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
  This is a beautiful love story with a imaginative
  use of language to create a humorous set of
  characters.I thoroughly enjoyed the antics of
  Celeste and James .This story has not only
  spankings and hot sex but has easy dialogue
  and sassy banter.18 year old Lady Tempest
  could not wait to leave the home of her aunt
  and uncle.Her childhood had been lonely with
  only her maid for company.She sought the
  services of Lady Ambrosia,a match maker
  extraordinaire.James Hurley,Earl of Knox needs
  a heir.He wants a docile wife who won't disturb
  his life.Tempest was anything but docile,James
  is captivated by Celeste and he starts to question
  his well laid plans for his future.A highly entertaining
  book.
  I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
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  Tiffany

  The first thing that struck me in this book was the names, they were a source of entertainment to me. But if you like your character to have simple names like John or Jack, and don't care for more flamboyant names, you may struggle a bit. Additionally, while this book is set in the past, I wouldn't start reading it with the intention of historical accuracy, I don't remember exactly what the anachronisms were but since there is also a small magical element in the book, I found it easier to read as a historical magical realism or alternative history kind of story. Hence the names and anachronisms didn't bother me and made the book a very amusing and delightful read.
  
  I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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  Gayla

  This turned out to be a pretty good book. Sometimes the DD books are kind of cheesy. Meaning that the focus is the erotic spankings and not on the story.
  
  This one actually delivered a decent story that made me smile if not lol.
  
  The characters were well written. No typos that I remember. (I finished about two weeks ago.). Dialogue was well done. Not forced or stupid.
  
  The matchmaker's name gave me an eye roll moment but she turned out to be a nice minor character that added dimension to the book.
  
  There was a weird dream sequence that was so abrupt that I turned back to see what I missed. Also her arrival at the estate was really weird, but it does go with the story. So keep reading, it all makes sense later.
  
  I will be looking for other books by this author.
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  Kristen Lewendon

  Having read the most recent book before I read this first book, I had an inkling of what I was getting myself into. This really is nothing like most of what I read in these styles; neither the historical fiction or the elements of power exchange. I already knew to expect Lady Tempest to be a bit fluff-headed and twitterpated, I just wasn’t prepared for the extent of her naiveté. I both loved and hated James. He has the protective alpha thing I love so much, but his inability to speak to his wife about anything other than what’s related to the begetting of an heir frustrated me to no end. I’m still curious to learn more about these characters so I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
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  Kindle Reads

  Might have enjoyed if not for dual first-person POV
  
  Writing wasn't bad. Aimed for those who easily relate to a first-person POV of an 18 year-old, which I could not.
  Historical accuracy usually doesn't matter much to me. But there were quite a few obviously modern phrases.
  
  I truly hate dual first-person POVs in erotica. There are very few authors who can drag a reader into true relationship with first-person narrator who is far from their own circumstance.
  
  Perhaps my opinion is an anomaly.
  'Call me Ishmael.'
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  Debra

  Well I thank you mom for her suggestions.
  
  For this is my first book by you and not my last in fact as soon as I finish this review I already have a new book I found in your library to read. So yes I love the book and it's just that a story with a lot of imagination. You have to read I am sure you will agree. I give my writer reviews. I don't tell the reader the story that the point of reading it and I know you will agree. Celeste Jones I wish you continue success. Happy reading it took me a day. DH from New York City
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  Joan Osborne

  Not my mind of romance but.....
  
  I must admit that this kind of romance doesn't appeal to me but the overall story and the characters were good. If you like spanking, and anal sex this book will definitely appeal to you. I wanted to be fair with my rating and disregarding the things I disliked about the book, I did like the story and I did like seeing James humbled after all he did and said to Tempest. I thought the story ended rather abruptly and would have liked there to be an epilogue but assume more on James and Tempest will come in James Mother's story.
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  Reader_for_LifeTLG

  Liked it
  
  Tempest is as fiery as her name, which gets her into trouble with her new husband. James is only interested in a marriage of convenience. He needs an heir, maybe a spare. That is until Tempest storms into his life. He indulges her to a point, realizing she just wants to be loved. But that doesn't mean she won't be tossed over his knee as necessary. A little funny toward the end with a bit of steam sprinkled throughout.
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  Brittany

  I’m not sure how I came across this but I decided to give it a shot. I have to say I was very disappointed. It had several things I did not like. One, Bdsm where punishment is given before rules are talked about. Drives me crazy! Second, the girl Tempest is an annoying child. She kept lying and just being annoying. Just didn’t like this.
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  Donna Phillips

  Ridiculous
  
  Although this type of fantasy book is softer not based on reality this one was so ridiculous it was impossible to connect with the characters. It was bad written pornography. Not a fan. If you're looking for something similar but not crazily over the top try Golden Angel, BJ Wane, Laylah Roberts.
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  Cynthia Houser

  Tempestuous
  
  The book was okay. Not my cup of tea. Although Tempest did silly things I did not find myself laughing out loud. I liked the characters and feel that there is a possibility for others stories, but the stories definitely need to be more developed.
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  Rosemary

  Alright! This is more like what I was looking for. There was one weird psychic vision blackout scene that leaves her to jam out with her clam out, for servants to see and everything. 3.75 stars. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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  Karen

  I love a hero/alpha male who is hard on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside and a heroine who is feisty, smart and funny that's what this book delivered
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  Iva DiLoreto

  loved it
  
  my first regency book. i loved tempest and james. it has a great flow and character development. cant wait to read the rest of the books
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  Irène Wadowski uliasz

  Une histoire cousue de fil blanc qui du coup ne tient pas la route. Par moment, c'est même complètement ridicule.
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  Mary

  
  A tale of matchmaking, deception, innocence, some spanking, more sex and the truth coming out.
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  Amanda

  Loved this book, it was thoroughly exhilarating. Loved the characters and world building. Celeste does a great job with her regency romances. Can't wait to read more!