Childhood love never disappears…
Infamous courtesan Julia Forsythe is the former mistress of a ruthless marquess. She’s also expecting his child. But while she longs to flee from his cold clutches, the welfare of her unborn babe prevents it. Now she must find a way to remain a “mistress” in name, if not in deed. And her plans are only complicated by a growing affection for the estate’s head gardener…
Fifteen years ago, Adam Radcliff once shared a close friendship with Julia. Now they stand worlds apart in both lives and statuses, sharing only the memory of that old friendship. But even as Julia slips out of the marquess’s lascivious clutches, she finds herself seeking the pleasure of Adam’s company. Now Adam is falling more deeply for Julia, even knowing that wanting another man’s mistress will only bring ruin upon them both…
This riveting historical romance is the story of Adam and Julia. Friends when they were teenagers growing up in one of the poorer districts of London, the death of Julia's father left her with no one to provide for her future except herself. Though she realizes Adam would support her, the thought of ...more
As one of the the most sought after courtesans to grace the upper echelons of the London peerage, Julia Forsythe's body has been the playground for some of England's most wealthy nobles.
Her heart however, still remains in the keeping of her first love, Adam Radcliffe.
When Julia finds herself pregn ...more
I like Lily Maxton's writing style. I find the story easy to follow and the descriptions of the scenery and dramas not too draggy that it takes up much of the paragraphs. Although i felt a bit frustrated in some parts of the book where Julia, the main character here takes too long and thinks too muc ...more
Although I'd loved the other books in this series ( The Wager , The Affair , and The Love Match ), I just wasn't sure about this one. The heroine was an infamous mistress? Pregnant with another man's child? But hey, it was by Lily Maxton, so...
I should have known better than to be worried. I ...more
A completely engrossing historical romance! This is a little different than my usual reads but I was engrossed from the very start. I was provided an ARC by the publisher for an honest review.
Julia and Adam had grown up the best of friends in London, 1802. They both loved one another but Julia felt ...more
When I read the blurb for this book I had huge reservations if I could like a heroine who was a mistress to another man & pregnant with his child but I'd read & enjoyed another of her books so decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did!
Julia Forsythe was the child of a successful merchant but when ...more
This is a Sisters of Scandal novel.
15 years ago, Julia Forsythe made a life changing decision. Her father had passed away and with no living relatives to turn to, she decided to become a courtesan leaving the life that she knew behind. Her only regret was leaving behind her friendship with Adam Radc ...more
While it was good and although i did like The Mistake it was also kind of a slow book. Felt it could of had a better plot although with it being in a series my dislike could be because I haven't read the others. Despite that it was still a nice read that i would probably recommend.
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Childhood love never disappears...
Infamous courtesan Julia Forsythe is the former mistress of a ruthless marquess. She’s also expecting his child. But while she longs to flee from his cold clutches, the welfare of her unborn babe prevents it. Now she must find a way to remain a “mistress” in name, i ...more
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Anne and Olivia Middleton learned of the erotic non-fiction novel, Confessions of a Courtesan, in The Wager. The fourth offering in the Sisters of Scandal series brings us the tale of the author of that particular volume a ...more
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
Infamous courtesan Julia Forsythe is the former mistress of a ruthless marquess. She’s also expecting his child. But while she longs to flee from his cold clutches, the welfare of her unborn babe prevents it. Now ...more
I was given a copy of this book via netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and a review.
Julia Forsythe made a hard life altering decision 15 years ago, After her father sadly passed away and with no one to turn to, she has decided to become a courtesan, she leaves everything including the very ...more
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While this is the fourth book in the series, it can be read as a standalone. I do appreciate that!
This is a quick read, but doesn't lack a beginning, middle or end. Julia is pregnant and is not fond of her protector at all. She realizes his charm at the beginning of their contrac ...more
Can a courtesan find true love and a HEA? Julia Forsythe wants to be with Adam Radcliff with all her heart. They once had been close friends, before she ran away. When they meet again after fifteen years, the closeness and desire are still there. Now she's notorious and with child by a ruthless lord ...more
A beautiful story about escaping a bad situation and rectifying bad decisions. It is also a story about reunited love. Will escaping one bad situation lead to creating another more explosive one? I received an ARC of The Mistake by Lily Maxton for an honest review. Ms. Maxton created an emotion ...more
This is Book 4 in the Sisters of Scandal Series. It can be read as a standalone. What I like the most about Ms. Maxton's books is that although they are historical, they depict normal people,There are barons, earls and aristocracy but the main characters in the books are gardeners, courtesans,bookse ...more
I received this from Netgalley/ Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review. I LOVED THIS! It was hot, heart warming and just overall a great read. We have met Miss. Fairchild in book one and now we get to learn what happened to her. I loved everything about this book and will definitely b ...more