England, 1805
Lady Wilhelmina Stanhope is ruined and everyone knows it. Back in Town for the first season since her downfall, Willa plans to remain firmly on the shelf, assuming only fortune hunters will want her now. Instead she focuses on her unique tea blends, secretly supporting a coffee house which employs poor women and children. If her clandestine involvement in trade is discovered, she’ll be ruined. Again.
No one is more shocked by Willa’s lack of quality suitors than the newly minted Duke of Hartwell. Having just returned from India, the dark duke is instantly attracted to the mysterious wallflower. His pursuit is hampered by the ruthless Earl of Bellingham, who once jilted Willa and is now determined to reclaim her.
Caught between the clash of two powerful men, a furious Willa refuses to concede her independence to save her reputation. But will she compromise her heart?
Each book in the Accidental Peers series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Book one: Seducing Charlotte
Book two: Tempting Bella
Book three: Compromising Willa
Book four: Engaging the Earl
"...sensual and entertaining..." --Night Owl Reviews
"...suspenseful and romantic with delicious banter..." --Caffeinated Book Reviewer
"It's deliciously fun, with a clever narrative and engaging characters." --Book Trib
"This romance was definitely a page turner!" --Bookworm Blurbs
"Fast paced and filled with suspense, and passion...A must read!" --My Book Addiction
"Witty Character interactions, intrigue, action and scandal abound..." --Talking Books
I read this review for the Compromising Willa Blog Tour.
I chose to read this book because it's set in England back in 1805 and, during my experiment with romance novels, I've found that sci-fi stories and historical fiction stories that include a romance are much more enjoyable to me than just a pla ...more
Oh, Willa. Hart. You guys rock so hard. Seriously. Now, before this gets awkward (too late?) let me just say COMPROMISING WILLA was one of those books that grabbed me from page one. And before I caught my breath, Ms. Quincy threw in a slight twist that told me I was in for one heck of a ride.
She did ...more
I really love this author. She has some glitches, but she gets better with every book.
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Diana Quicy and her editing team has written another Lovely Historical Roamance. With a lovable H/H couple Grey Preston Duke of Hartwell and Lady Wilhelmina/Willa Stanhope.
Willa was compromised by the disgusting Augustus Manning now the new Earl of Bellingham. Willa and Manning had come up with a s ...more
I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was different than any other Regency book I've read and that alone gave it an extra star!
The gist: Willa is the eldest daughter of a marquess. She grew up with Augustus, the eldest son of an earl. ...more
Book Three in the Accidental Peer series centers on the budding romance between Lad Wilhelmina "Willa" Stanhope and Grey Preston, Duke of Hartwell. Willa's reputation has been ruined, leaving her no choice but to wait for a suitor who's likely never to come and resign herself to her looming spinster ...more
Willa is a 23 year-old young lady in a time where she should already be married with children. However, four years earlier, her childhood friend and love, Augustus, humiliated her and destroyed her reputation completely obliterating any chance for possible suitors.
Augustus, or Gus, devised a plan th ...more
I had a few reasons that I really wanted to read Compromising Willa. The first reason is that I have read another book in the Accidental Peers by Diana Quincy and I really enjoyed it. It was a great story. So when I had a chance to read this book I jumped at the chance. The second reason I really wa ...more
My Rating: 4.5/5
A lovely historical romance, Compromising Willa was another wonderful book in the fantastic Accidental Peers series. I absolutely loved this book!
Willa was a great heroine. She was strong and wanted nothing more than to be independent. Even with her psycho ex-fiance's manipulations, ...more
COMPROMISING WILLA by Diana Quincy is an interesting Regency Historical romance set in 1805 England. #3 in the "Accidental Peers" series, but can be read as a stand alone. Fast paced and filled with suspense, and passion. Lady Wilhelmina Stanhope has been ruin and is caught between two powerful men, ...more
Fast-Paced, Fun
Fast-Paced, Fun
Lady Wilhelmina Stanhope was ruined by the Earl of Bellingham four years ago. Willa has endured the censure of the ton and the betrayal of her intended, the Earl of Bellingham, for those four long years. No suitors have wanted her, except for fortune hunters. There was ...more
Lady Wilhelmina Stanhope is determined not to marry. She wants to be independent not under the thumb of a man who will break her spirit. With her reputation in tatters it seems that the lady will get her wish. Now her former suitor, Augustus Manning, wants her as does the Duke of Hartwell. Willa is ...more
Both Willa & Hart are engaging characters & in their 1st meetings, sparks literally fly between them. Their interaction is snappy & lively & the chemistry palpable. Having been in India looking after his business interests, Hart is unaware of the scandal behind Willa & appreciates her for everything ...more
h: Lady Wilhelmina Stanhope
H: Duke of Hartwell
So let me start by say the Duke of Hartwell was just dreamy *sigh* I loved how he went for what he wanted and didn't care who was in his way. If I was Lady Wilhelmina I wouldn't have waited so long to say yes to him. But she had issues so i not to upset. ...more
"How many ways can I ruin myself today?"
Wow, I loved this story! Ms. Quincy is such a talented writer. Her dialogue is sharp and spicy, her characters just come alive on the pages, and her sharp wit makes me smile.
Willa, I think, is my favorite of her heroines. She is so sharp, resigned to her fate ...more
Compromising Willa is a wonderful treat for those who like historical romances – the dashing, gorgeous hero has to win the heart of his clever, sexy heroine and defeat the plans of the dastardly villain. It’s deliciously fun, with a clever narrative and engaging characters, and I’m definitely looki ...more
A wicked read....Compromising Willa is the 3rd book in Diana Quincy's Accidental Peers series...seriously, where have you been Ms. Quincy? I just adore the way she writes her characters and stories, might I add that this one's pretty "brave"
Am definitely looking forward to reading the entire series ...more
A fun, sexy historical read! I really enjoyed this story of Hart, the sugar-trading Duke, and Willa, the tea-concocting heroine. The dialogue was snappy and there were some smokin' sex scenes. Another great story by Ms. Quincy! ...more
An excellent read! I am not a fan of historical romances but I LOVED this book!
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Best. Act. of. Revenge. Ever.
This was so emotional. I was fighting back tears in order to read on. A sign of a great book.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ...more
Was just as great and captivating as the previous stories in the series, LOVED it!!
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lovely review to post soon. ...more
Ruined by rumors
Rumored to be ruined four years ago by a foolish infatuation, Willa finds herself drawn to a man who doesn't know of her background.. On the shelf and rumors have shattered her dreams of a loving husband and family, but a man falling in love will do anything to protect her. ...more
Worth Buying, and most of all, Worth Reading
What a wonderful story and quite sexy too. I love the determination and difference both men had to win Willa. The back story was rather boring and only one other person's story was intriguing. I was unable to rate the first book I read by this author, the ...more