The Footman, S.M. LaViolette
The Footman, S.M. LaViolette
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The Footman

Author: S.M. LaViolette, Minerva Spencer

Narrator: Anne Flosnik

Unabridged: 11 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/27/2022

Synopsis

Lady Elinor wants nothing to do with love. Her arranged marriage—and one glorious but ill-fated kiss with a handsome footman—cured her of any romantic notions she'd ever entertained. Now a widow, all Elinor plans to do is rebuild her life—without a man in it. She certainly has no intention of falling for the charming and entirely too tempting American who seems so determined to win her favor . . .

Stephen Worth is no longer the impoverished footman who lost everything because of the impulsive actions of a reckless young lady. Having reinvented himself long ago, his sole focus now is revenge. He'll do whatever it takes to exact a pound of flesh from all who wronged him so long ago. And if that means ruining the lovely Elinor in the process? So be it.

But it's not long before Elinor finds herself drawn to Stephen despite her best intentions—and before Stephen starts to wonder if maybe a life with Elinor is worth more than his revenge. Can Stephen and Elinor overcome their painful pasts and take a second chance on love? Or is the cost of trust simply more than they're willing to pay?

Contains mature themes.

About S.M. LaViolette

S. M. LaViolette also writes historical romance under the name Minerva Spencer and historical mystery under the name S. M. Goodwin.

Unlike many authors, S. M. hasn't wanted to be a writer since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. In fact, she's a very late bloomer and didn't write her first book until she was forty-five. That book, Dangerous, came out in 2018, the year S. M. turned 50. She is living proof that it is never too late to try something brand new.

Since 2018 she has published fifteen books and two novellas, one which is included in an anthology with mega bestselling author Sylvia Day.

S. M. has worked as a college history teacher, bed and breakfast owner, criminal prosecutor, and bartender (her favorite job next to writing). S. M. now writes full time and lives with her husband and multiple animals in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. When she's not writing she's cleaning out chicken coops, crafting, or reading.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather K (dentist in my spare time) on May 14, 2020

*4.5 stars* I'm a huge, huge Minerva Spencer/S.M. LaViolette fan, and I read everything she writes. She delivered another riveting romance with The Footman that was nearly impossible to put down. The Footman doesn't pull any punches. If you don't like your main character doing some very morally ques......more

Goodreads review by Elodie’s Reading Corner on March 22, 2020

The Footman The Masqueraders Series #1 Minerva Spence as S.M. LaViolette [URL not allowed] Release date 04/07/2020 Publisher Crooked Sixpence Press Blurb : Lady Elinor wants nothing to do with love. Her arranged marriage—and one glorious but ill-fated kiss with a handsome footman—cu......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 07, 2021

'Lady Elinor wants nothing to do with love. Her arranged marriage—and one glorious but ill-fated kiss with a handsome footman—cured her of any romantic notions she’d ever entertained. Now a widow, all Elinor plans to do is rebuild her life—without a man in it. She certainly has no intention of falli......more

Goodreads review by Nabilah on July 04, 2021

Revenge trope isn't exactly a favourite of mine, but I do read it from time to time. This one was pretty good for the trope. The story did show that revenge never pays. I did feel that the author tried to draw out the story by having the heroine, Lady Elinor refusing the hero's (Stephen/Iain) hand (......more

Goodreads review by Mei on April 29, 2020

Ms. Spencer, ops, Ms. LaViolette just loves the vengance trope! Still lovely read!......more

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