Lucy’s father decides to take on a new life direction that will involve bringing his only child with him. She would flirt and dance her way through until she found a suitable match for a husband, but a trip out of town soured those ideas. Lucille “Lucy” McKenna only wanted to stay in Boston to keep living the life to which she had become accustomed, and of course attend the society functions that all proper young ladies of a certain age attend as part of their season. I’m glad the author has quite a few more books I can read! I decided to read this again to refresh my memory and finished it in one sitting. I first read this a while ago and got to thinking about how I wanted to read the next book about Lucy and Ambrose.

Of course, he could also be a thick headed idiot. I liked how he was so besotted with her and wasn’t embarrassed to treat her tenderly. In addition to the physical attraction, he is confident and very capable, things that would appeal to someone like Lucy (and me). I could definitely see why Lucy was drawn and attracted to him. Ambrose is a super alpha who exudes raw sex appeal. I figured that she’d mature with age and more life experience, and she does. Well, I was pleasantly surprised! Although Lucy is spoiled and immature, it didn’t really bother me because she’s only 18 and had been cosseted her whole life. I’d never read anything by Gem Sivad so didn’t know what to expect. Visit my Pinterest Board, Knock Out: Best Fighter Heroes and Heroines in Romance, for some Fighter Eye Candy from the lat 1800's, the 1900's, and the 2000's.I came across this book one day and since I love historical western romances, I decided to give it a go.

To vote for the best of the best, go to the Goodreads list: Pugilists: Historical Romances with the Boxing. The Bluestocking on His Knee by Regina Scottĭo you have a favorite boxing based Historical Romance? Let me know! Here are some wonderful boxing influenced Historical Romances for your reading pleasure:Ħ. If you haven't read this book, you must- Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh In fact, in one of my favorite scenes from any Romance, Lord Carew, knocks it out in a boxing duel. Since the first depictions of boxing that have been found are Sumerian and date from the 3rd millennium BC, there is rich ground for story telling predating our current MMA Fighter, Cage Fighter, and Underground Fighter New Adult craze. While I have mixed feelings about The Sweet Science that is boxing, I love being submerged into unfamiliar worlds.

Outrageous Pride by Gem Sivad