Darling Jasmine

by Bertrice Small

Overview

One forced marriage was enough for the headstrong Jasmine. Fleeing England with her children, Jasmine would rather leave her homeland than be forced to wed again at King James' order to the fifth Earl of Glenkirk, Jemmie Leslie. Jasmine not only flees the king's edict, she also takes with her King James' only grandson, sired by Jasmine's lover, Prince Henry Stuart.

But Jemmie Leslie is determined to possess the beautiful Jasmine by any means possible. Her rejection of him only fuels his desire to have her again and once he sees her, his determination only grows stronger. And he will have her back, no matter what comes between them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680683608
Publisher:	Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Pages:	468
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.

Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous awards. In keeping with her profession, she lives in the oldest English-speaking town in the state of New York, founded in 1640. Her light-filled studio includes the paintings of her favorite cover artist, Elaine Duillo, and a large library. Because she believes in happy endings, Bertrice Small has been married to the same man, her hero, George, for well over forty years. They have a son, Thomas, and several wonderful grandchildren. Longtime readers will be happy to know that Finnegan, the long-haired bad black kitty, and Sylvester, the black-and-white tuxedo cat who is the official family bed cat, are thriving.

Editorial Reviews

The final chapter (covering the years 1615-1623) in the lustful life of tireless matriarch Skye O'Malley unfolds in England and Scotland as Skye intervenes yet again on behalf of her favorite granddaughter, beautiful, hot-blooded Jasmine. Having fled England resisting a marriage decreed by King James, Jasmine has fallen into disgrace at the court. Her exasperated, persistent bridegroom-to-be, Scottish Earl of Glenkirk James Leslie, trails after Skye and at last finds Jasmine and her children. Assisted by Grandmama Skye's skillful designs, the romance evolves rather effortlessly into a happy match bound by potent, explicit sexuality. Although all is forgiven at court, the old king makes inadvertent trouble for the couple when he arouses the ire of the depraved marquis of Hartsfield, Piers St. Denis, whose evil chicanery creates touches of psychological drama and a narrow escape for Jasmine. Time has not deepened Jasmine or Skye, but friends of the O'Malley clan read Small for the exciting tale and the sex, neither of which is missing here. The women's memories of past exploits enliven tranquil moments with charm and poignancy, and Skye's last adventures will bring tears to readers' eyes. (Sept.)

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