"This first in a trilogy is engaging and romantic."

Two years ago, Kathryn Trafford was wed and abandoned shortly after taking her vows. Banished to her husband's estate, Kathryn has carved out an unorthodox life for herself. She avoids society and instead runs a thriving business. Kathryn's entrepreneurship allows her to support her growing family of orphans and operate a clandestine operation to ease the suffering of the Irish famine.

Jared, Earl of Hawkesly, is finally coming home to his bride after fulfilling his duties to Queen Victoria. Expecting a warm welcome, Jared is astonished to discover his home overrun with paying guests and a wife who doesn't recognize him. Granted, she only saw a bearded stranger at their hastily arranged marriage, but now he's home and he expects a proper wife and life, not chaos.

The sparks fly as Jared and Kathryn discover their attraction to one another. However, Kathryn's secrets, and her band of misfits, could cost Jared everything he holds dear. Only his quick thinking can keep this brazen, outrageous woman in his life and out of danger.

THE PLEASURE OF HER KISS, the first in a trilogy, is an engaging and utterly romantic tale. Ms. Needham uses her trademark touches of humor making this a scrumptious treat.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 28, 2003