King Takes Queen, Rachel Ann Smith
King Takes Queen, Rachel Ann Smith
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King Takes Queen

Author: Rachel Ann Smith

Narrator: Brian J. Gill

Unabridged: 5 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/28/2023


Synopsis

An innocent contest becomes the ultimate challenge.

Lady Minerva Malbury has never lost a game of chess, and if she wants to avoid marriage, it's a streak she'll have to keep alive. Everyone knows the marriage mart is a game, but no one expects this one: the first gentleman to defeat Lady Minerva in a game of chess wins her hand.

His best friend's sister was all, Anthony MacMillian, Lord Drake, could think about most days. Since her season debut, four years ago, he's had to endure countless games of chess that threated his fortitude to remain in the wings.

With a threat of banishment, from the Head of the Foreign Office, challenging Minerva to a game of chess was his only option if he wished to remain on English soil.

But if he wins, he'll be denying Minerva the family she's always wanted, and if he looses he'll never have the only woman he's ever loved.

Contains mature themes.

About Rachel Ann Smith

Rachel Ann Smith writes steamy historical romances with a twist. Her debut series, Agents of the Home Office, features female protagonists that defy convention. When Rachel isn't writing, she loves to read and spend time with the family. She is frequently found with her Kindle by the pool during the summer, on the side-lines of the soccer field in the spring and fall, or curled up on the couch during the winter months. She currently lives in Colorado with her extremely understanding husband and their two very supportive children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Margaret on December 16, 2022

A challenge to the gentlemen of society started out as a game to Lady Minerva, but it later became an obsession as she comes to realize that it's not marriage she is avoiding, but the loss of her freedom once she is married. At times I despaired of the main characters as they seemed to vacillate ove......more

Goodreads review by InD'tale Magazine on April 07, 2023

This historical love story is short but sweet, with an engaging plotline and two characters that readers crave to see together in the end. Read full review in the 2023 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.......more

Goodreads review by Janet on December 13, 2022

4.5 Stars Lady Minerva Malbury has never lost a game of chess, and if she wants to avoid marriage, it’s a streak she’ll have to keep alive. Everyone knows the marriage mart is a game, but no one expects this one: the first gentleman to defeat Lady Minerva in a game of chess wins her hand. His best fr......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on December 14, 2022

Minerva Aka Madame Rose loves Anthony and he her for literally years! Anthony devised the chest game idea to lure or actually keep suitors away! Known could or has beat her in a chess match to date! A lot of these misunderstanding should have taken a few minutes instead they took chapters! Two stubb......more

Goodreads review by Rainelle on May 08, 2023

I have to say that the plot to this romance novel was well crafted. Minerva and Anthony love and romance worked well with the story. The characters dialogue had logic and understanding to their goals in the book. The romance between the two was beautifully written. It executed the happy ending that......more