His Errant Ward by Celeste Jones


His Errant Ward
Title : His Errant Ward
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ISBN : -
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 119
Publication : Published April 25, 2019

Though he is tasked with ensuring that Natalia Waltham marries a gentleman chosen by her father before his death, Zander Thwaite finds his beautiful ward's charms difficult to resist, especially when her rebellious nature forces him to strip her bare and spank her soundly.

Natalia's petulant behavior persists despite her guardian's best efforts to tame her, however, and when an act of willful defiance permanently sabotages the match her father intended for her, Zander decides to cast propriety to the winds and give his errant ward exactly what she needs.

He will make her his, but first she will feel the sting of his crop on her naked bottom, and before she is allowed the pleasure of being claimed properly her virgin body will be used in every way except the one she so urgently desires. It is time for her to be sternly and shamefully mastered...

Publisher's Note: His Errant Ward includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.


His Errant Ward Reviews


  • Mahima

    **ARC received through a book site**
    Ugghhh I shouldn't have gone there!!
    This was such a bad idea.

  • Mephala

    CW: minor depiction of sexual assault (NOT between hero and heroine)


    I see now how little did I know about the scope and variety of tropes and themes in erotic historical romances. Guardian/ward is not completely new to me, but in the context of BDSM/spanking it's a first.

    What can I say, the book was hot.

    Plot and characters were both nice, even though heroine annoyed me slightly, but I guess it's a part of the trope? I'm not sure. Hero appeared very cold and stern towards his ward, but he also banged her immediately so... But he was careful no to take her "maidenhead", which I found funny in the context.

    I feel there was not much of a build up to the romance, or even development of it. I mean, they do love each other already, so I think it's not that jarring. And, let's be honest, we are here mostly for the bangin' ;)

    Overall, a light and hot book!

    4+/5 stars

  • Tammy

    Zander has become Tallie’s ward and she is not your typical Victorian lady. Zander is hoping to marry her off, but she isn’t interested. What will happen when sparks fly between them. Fast-paced read with steamy chemistry and naughtier punishments. I liked it.

  • Viv Christina “BookVixen” Gutierrez

    Would’ve given more stars, except for:

    Welp. My first time reading this author. This is one of those niche books that focuses on spanking and discipline. Not a particular favorite, but I can enjoy it as a novelty if the love story and romance is rich enough to make it more than just about the kinks.

    This book was well-written and had an engaging and enjoyable storyline. BUT, and here’s a big but: a hero who slimes around with other women after meeting the heroine.

    I don’t care that he didn’t plan on marrying her. I don’t care that he didn’t think they’d end up together. As soon as the hero meets the heroine, that should be it for him. He should’nt be sticking his man parts in any other female. But apparently this author thinks it’s swoony and ideal for the hero to be engaging in sexual intimacy with random females, picking up STDs and dishonoring the love he feels for the heroine. It’s grotesque. So this one gets 3 stars. It’s a shame because the story would’ve been good had it not been for the manwho/re hero.

  • Mary

    This is steamy and entertaining. Zander has been lusting for his ward for years, so can't wait to marry her off and be away from her. Tallie has been in love with Zander for years, and is not willing to marry someone else. The more stubborn and disrespectful she becomes, the more he decides that she needs to be punished, because she was willful. Things explode between them when she pulls a stunt in public. But she does not get exactly what she wants from him.

  • D.

    The thing Zander did to Tallie in the first chapter to discipline her is inappropriate since he was her guardian and not in romantic relationship at all with her. That's my opinion when I thought this book is your typical historical romance but since this book is erotic romance, I can finally accept his actions for disciplining Tallie.

    I give it 3 stars because this book has a weak plot and not enough romance between the 2 MCs.

  • Eva M

    Really Good!

    Tallie is such a precocious character. She is the ward of Zander who she loves but is promised in marriage to another. Tallie’s not going to sit by and marry someone just because they are “suitable”.
    Really good book. The storyline was great and it had just enough steam.

  • Barbara

    A well written story that held my interest throughout. Zander Thwaite is tasked with ensuring that Natalia Waltham marries a gentleman chosen by her father before his death. But his Ward is rebellious and earns a spanking for herself. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

  • Sharon

    This steady paced historical romance has a delightful plot and some wonderful characters. There are some twists and turns to the plot and a lot of steamy scenes. It’s a nice length for a book making it an easy read for one sitting.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

  • Debra

    Good book fast pace

    Enjoy the story and you will as well read in a day I wish you continue success and your writing and I will be sure to drop by and see what other goodies you have on your selves. DH from New York City 2/17/2019

  • Pretty Little Bibliophile

    Woah this was like fifty shades of grey set in the Regency era. loved the romance part but the sex was a bit too much for me I think

  • Jenny

    4*

  • Pat

    The storyline was well written and the characters were so strongly created that I was glued to my kindle until the turn of the very last page!

  • Nate

    Zander & Tallies had a great story. These characters had steamy chemistry. It was a fast-paced, quick read. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

  • Jennifer Turner

    Okay read

    So this was a pretty quick and okay read I would recommend if you're looking for a quick short read check it out

  • Jazzysmum

    Again a demanding, irritating, self centre heroine. The hero was better but very irritating at times,