Tall, Dark
& Royal
The Renegade Royals # 2.5
The Renegade Royals # 2.5
By: Vanessa Kelly
Releasing November 25th, 2015
Zebra / Kensington
Blurb
He's the man behind the mission to track
down the illegitimate children of England's Royal Princes and help them get
their due. But his deepest desire is far more personal… Magnificent and
stubborn.
Fourteen years apart had not changed Chloe
Steele, or Dominic Hunter's love for her. He'd been a street urchin, a boy
raised at court, and finally a magistrate, yet he'd never belonged
anywhere--except by her side. Now Chloe devoted herself to girls threatened by
scandal--like she had been. But she was in danger, and Dominic was determined
to help--and hopefully make up for lost time…
Even in childhood, Dominic had made Chloe
feel safe. Now she also felt thrillingly flustered by the powerful man he'd
become, and by the longing he inspired. Because Dominic meant not only to
protect her, but to untangle the lies that had separated them. Yet for Chloe,
surrendering to temptation may be easier than risking a future that could ruin
them both…
I liked Tall, Dark and Royal, because Dominic and Chloe get there happy ending. I liked the fact that Dominic had always loved Chloe and would do anything for her. However, Chloe is a bit stubborn, obstinate, and whatever you want to call her. As you read the story, you come to understand why. Dominic could given up his pursuit at anytime and washed his hands of Chloe, but he doesn't. Yes, Dominic can be a bit protective and domineering at times, but that's his nature.
Honestly, I think Tall, Dark and Royal is nice closer to Dominic and Chloe's relationship. Now their relationship has gone full circle. One last thing is I would suggest reading Lost in a Royal Kiss first before reading Tall, Dark and Royal. That is my main suggestion.
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Excerpt from Tall, Dark and Royal:
Dominic strode
through but came to a sudden halt, his heart jolting at the sight of Chloe
reclining on a chaise with a bandage wrapped around her head. Justine Steele, Dominic’s godchild, sat next
to her holding a teacup. Lounging in a
nearby armchair was Griffin Steele, Chloe’s son and Justine’s husband.
“What the hell is going on here?” Dominic
snapped. He glared at Griffin, who had a
knack for finding or, indeed, creating trouble.
“How did your mother get hurt?”
Griffin let out a dramatic sigh as he came
to his feet. “You have a lamentable
tendency to blame me for everything, Dominic.
I had nothing to do with Mother’s, er, little accident.”
Chloe threw aside her lap robe and
stood. “Dominic, I’m fine. There’s nothing for you to worry about.”
But when she wobbled, Justine had to make
a grab for her. In an instant, Dominic
was by Chloe’s side. “For God’s sake,
sit down.” He gently lowered her back to
the chaise.
Her tall, slender body felt fragile in his
hands, as if the merest touch could break her.
But appearances were deceptive. For all her pale, delicate beauty, Chloe
had a strong will and character that had withstood years of tribulation.
“You know the doctor told you to stay off
your feet and rest,” Justine affectionately scolded.
“I’m not sure how she’s supposed to rest
with you lot fussing over her,” Griffin said.
“Hill has been popping in and out like a character from a farce, not to
mention all the girls sneaking in. It’s
a bloody circus.”
Justine frowned at her husband. “They’re worried about Chloe.”
Dominic throttled back his impulse to
snap. “I would be most grateful if
someone—anyone—would answer my question.
Wait,” he said to Justine.
“First, tell me what the physician said.”
“Perhaps you might try asking Chloe, Sir
Dominic,” Chloe said with pointed courtesy.
“As you can see, she is perfectly capable of speech.”
Dominic mentally winced. Chloe only used his title when annoyed with
him. “I’m sorry, my dear. But it was a shock to come upon you looking
like you’d been set upon by thieves.”
Thankfully, she flashed him a wry,
forgiving smile. “Apology
accepted.” She shifted her legs and
patted the seat of the chaise. “Sit down
and let Justine get you a cup of tea while I’ll tell you all about it. Not that I wanted you to drag you into this
ridiculous and unfortunate episode, but my son insisted. Who knew Griffin could fuss and worry as much
as any old maid?”
Her son—one of the most ruthless and
powerful men in London—rolled his eyes but declined to defend himself.
“What happened to your head?” Dominic eyed the bandage wrapped around her
brow.
“I bumped it, that’s all,” Chloe
replied. “The doctor insisted I wear
this silly thing and my son won’t let me take it off.”
Griffin narrowed his dark gaze on his
mother. “You didn’t bump your head. It was bumped for you when that bloody
bastard shoved you into the wall. And
you will keep that bandage on for as long as is required.”
Dominic had been reaching to accept a cup
from Justine, but his hand froze in mid-air.
Slowly, he turned to Chloe.
“Someone shoved you?”
Chloe’s shoulders unconsciously hiked up a
notch. “Yes, but it wasn’t a very hard
shove. Truly, I’m fine.”
Dominic could hear Griffin grinding his
teeth from several feet away. He
sympathized, but the situation was confusing enough without him losing his
temper, at least not until he’d apprised himself of the facts.
But once he tracked down the man who had
dared to touch Chloe, the bastard would rue the day he was born.
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