Trifling Favors
by Heather Hiestand
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GENRE: Historical Romance (Victorian)
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BLURB:
Greggory Redcake's plate
is full. Widowed young and left with two small children, the manager of the
Kensington location of the illustrious tea shop is besieged on all sides
between the bakery and family matters. If only his remarkably efficient shop
assistant, Betsy Popham, could manage his home life, too! But Greggory can't
linger on thoughts of Betsy's fetching smile when a dead body is discovered in
the bakery…
Betsy has no time for
romance, not even with the delectable Mr. Redcake, whose kisses are all too
unforgettable. Haunted by a specter from her family's past, Betsy is terrified
that the man blackmailing her has turned to deadly violence. Yet the only way
to save her position--and possibly her life--is to accept Greggory's help as
their delicious attraction sweetens into the tantalizing promise of true love…
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My Review:
I have only read the sixth book of this series set in Victorian Age in a cake store. I really liked the original setting so I was excited to read this one. It hasn't disappointed me! There are very twists and lots of suspense, in this book prevails mysterious part on romantic one.
The life of Betsy has always been very complicated. She's the daughter of a killer and it is not easy to live with that reputation. She has undergone many blackmail and even had many disappointments in love. But she has never given up, is a hard worker and helped her boss Greggory manage his cake shop with great success. She's very attracted to him but she knows that they belong to two very different social classes. Greggory is a widower with two children. He really liked Betsy and also sees her as a potential second wife, although he is still very in love with his late wife. When things between them become more intense, Betsy is afraid that her past can destroy her life again. Meanwhile they will also handle the scandal of a corpse on their shop.
The plot is well developed and intriguing, in addition to the love story there is a riveting mystery to solve. It was hard to put it down because from the first chapters I really wanted to know the ending, to find out who the culprit was and how it would end between Betsy and Greggory ..
It 's the seventh book of the series Redcake but it can be read as a standalone.
Very enjoyable for great beach reading or a break from routine.
EXCERPT:
Oh, he felt guilty for how good it felt to come to his
business, leaving his home in wealthy Kensington Church Walk, nose to nose with
his clientele, his children, and his dead wife’s incomplete decorating schemes.
“Mr. Redcake?” Betsy asked again.
“So sorry, woolgathering.” Greggory forced a smile for his
favorite employee. “You wanted to see me?”
“You wanted to see me,” Betsy said, pushing thick bangs off
her forehead.
“I did?”
“Yes, sir. You came out of the back corridor into the
foyer.”
Greggory straightened the photo of his wife on his desk.
“Ah, but I wasn’t looking for you.”
“Very well, I’m sorry to disturb you then. I had the
impression you needed something.”
You have no idea. He forced a smile. “I apologize. I heard
something unusual as I was passing by the door and peered out. That young woman
crying, I believe.”
Betsy winced. “I am sorry about that. She wanted to apply
for a position, but she has no experience.”
“She will need to toughen up before she is suitable for the
workplace.” He stared at the photo. Did it still belong on his desk?
Betsy nodded. “In her defense, her mother has just passed
away. Yesterday, in fact.”
“And she’s looking for work? Is she destitute? I do wonder,
in a case like this, if we should offer such a person a meal.” Greggory
frowned. “Of course, we have to protect our clientele.”
“I gave her two boxes of baked goods. I’ll take the expense
out of my paycheck, of course.”
“No, no, my dear. No need to do that. I appreciate your
compassion with those less fortunate.” He opened a drawer and shoved in Letty’s
photo. Maybe seeing her face less often would clear some cobwebs from his
brain.
Betsy’s smile was strained, leading Greggory to wonder what
he’d said wrong. Letty was the only woman he had never irritated. Until her
pregnancy, at least, she’d been the most placid girl, peaceful. Sometimes, he
had the impression Betsy Popham was anything but peaceful, but she was still
the most magnificent example of buxom womanhood he’d ever seen.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Heather Hiestand
was born in Illinois Washington State as home, except for a few years in California University of Washington
For more
information, visit Heather’s website at www.heatherhiestand.com. Heather loves
to hear from readers! Her email is heather@heatherhiestand.com.
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