A Notorious Proposition

by Adele Ashworth

Book Overview

From bed partners . . . Two years ago, while on assignment for the Crown, darkly handsome Garrett Burke left Lady Ivy Wentworth sleeping naked in his bed as he went in search of the missing Martello... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061128589
• ISBN13: 9780061128585
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A Notorious Proposition

Garrett Burke and Ivy Wentworth used to be lovers. Two years ago, Garrett left Ivy sleeping and slipped away in search of finding some missing diamonds. Garrett planned on finishing this one last assignment and then returning to Ivy in order to convince her to spend the rest of her life with him. When Garrett returned, Ivy was not to be found. Ivy once loved Garrett but two years is a long time to think of his leaving her to go off without a word. Arriving at the destination of her latest errand, Ivy never thought she would be face to face with Garrett again. Now they must join forces to once again search for the missing Martello diamonds. Ivy is willing to give up everything for Garrett, everything except her heart that is. I have said more than once that historical romances are my favorite genres to read. Historical romances such as A Notorious Proposal are ambrosia to my mind. Each character is described to the fullest and the setting and scenes were vividly portrayed. Sexual tension was afoot and I loved watching the dance between Garrett and Ivy. Enemies because of circumstance, lovers because they couldn't not be, I loved every aspect of their love story. Adele Ashworth has penned a stunning portrayal of love and absolution. A Notorious Proposition is all I wanted it to be and more. Talia Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

A pretty good read

After being disappointed with The Duke's Indiscretion, I wasn't sure what I was going to get with this book but I was pleasantly surprised when I began to read it and it grabbed me right from the beginning. Garrett and Ivy's story is really very heartwarming and I enjoyed the entire book. The characters had good chemistry, the dialogue was good and the plot wasn't bad either, although I have to say I had trouble keeping everything straight at the end. All in all, a great read but I still say Duke of Scandal is my favorite AA book.

Notoriously Sensual!

When it comes to reading an Adele Ashworth romance, readers can expect an excellent story, in-depth characters, and a sensuality that oozes from the pages, keeping a reader riveted to the book. It is no different with this new title "A Notorious Proposition." Revisiting a place called Winter Garden from a previous book of that name back in 2000, we find two people who left an intense emotional and physical love behind two years ago due to undercover government intrigue, mystery of missing Martello diamonds and amnesia. The handsome Garrett Burke, who is the mysterious Winter Garden's Marquis of Rye, left the beautiful Lady Ivy Wentworth in his warm bed after an intense night of love to finish this mysterious business with the intentions of returning and asking for her hand in marriage. But then it seemed everything went wrong and to make matters worse, due to an injury he received that evening while trying to retrieve the famous Martello diamonds, he is left with no knowledge about what actually happened that night and the aspects of his relationship with Ivy. He is so confused that he actually suspects she may actually be involved in the nefarious plot; especially because her brother is missing since that fateful night. Now it is two years later and the diamonds and other individuals besides Ivy's brother, involved in the original mystery are missing. Everyone seems suspect, but most of all, it is Ivy that is the one deeply hurt at Garrett's treatment of her, past and present, and his suspicion toward her. Her reputation is at stake, together with her fear for her brother's life and his possible involvement in the original theft and current mystery. Garrett and Ivy find themselves thrown together at Winter Garden, at the invitation of the Marquis of Rye, who Ivy does not know is actually Garrett, while walking a fine line of suspicion, love and hate. Will Garrett find the diamonds and who is responsible for their theft and his injury, while at the same time will his memory return so he can remember just how important Ivy is to him? Will Ivy help Garrett by using her famous talent as a seer, to find her brother and somehow rediscover the diamonds and the love she once had for Garrett, while fighting the continuous sensual desire she discovers she cannot put behind her since that fateful night two years ago when Garrett left her in his bed? Adele Ashworth is a superb talent that seems to get better with each book that is a definite keeper. Crime, mystery, and sensuality combine with excellent storylines and interesting characters to keep readers patiently awaiting a next release.

Put this one next to Winter Garden on your keeper shelf!

Two years ago, while on assignment for the Crown, Lady Ivy Wentworth gave her heart to Garrett Burke, also on assignment for the Crown, only to have it broken. Garrett left her asleep in bed to search for the missing Martello diamonds . . . and didn't return. So, when Ivy, a known seer, comes to Winter Garden at the request of the mysterious Marquess of Rye to rid his new house of ghosts two years later and sees Garrett once again, at first, she is anything but thrilled. They are both after the Martello diamonds and eventually work together to look for them while trying to outrun a villain. Reunited lovers is one of my favorite romance themes and this story is one of the best I've ever read. While some people consider this a sequel to Ms. Ashworth's WINTER GARDEN, it certainly stands just fine on its own. Garrett and Ivy are very well written characters who practically leap off the pages. Ivy is an intelligent heroine who doesn't overreact or do something stupid when Garrett reveals a secret. Garrett is a sexy hero who is also incredibly sincere. Because of their past, there is a tremendous amount of underlying sexual tension when they are together which makes for a beautiful love story. The scenes when Garrett and Ivy are searching for the diamonds through secret corridors and passageways was very reminiscent of my first book love, Nancy Drew. And it is during those scenes that they rediscover their passion for one another. This book is brilliantly written and I will wholeheartedly admit that I enjoyed it even more than I did WINTER GARDEN. I highly recommend it!

Sensuous and Intriguing

Finally, the wait is over for the sequel to the amazing "Winter Garden" and I couldn't ask for a better follow up. "A Notorious Proposition" picks up about two years after "WG" ends and never falters. Benedict Sharon has been arrested and awaits his sentencing and the "mysterious" Marquess of Rye has bought the eerie Rothebery Estate. Garrett Burke and Ivy Wentworth engage in a passionate week-long affair that ends in heartbreak. For Garrett deceives Ivy though he loves her, but he must complete his search for the Martello diamonds at any cost. Someone else is searching as well... Lady Ivy has been hired by the Marquess of Rye because of her preternatural abilities. She has been invited to stay at the estate to investigate supposed hauntings, however, Ivy has her own reasons for staying at Rothebery. And who is the Marquess of Rye that no one has ever met? Upon arriving in the town of Winter Garden and the estate she discovers none other then Garrett Burke in the parlor. His mission has not wavered as his search for the diamonds continues. What Ivy hoped was a love long buried was unearthed, but she is no shrinking violet. The love story slowly unfurls and the tension smolders. "Winter Garden" is my favorite book so the sequel had to be brilliant and it absolutely was. The most wonderful part is that Ms. Ashworth enabled the reader who has not had the pleasure of reading "WG" can love "A Notorious Proposition" just as much. It is a stand alone as much as a sequel. The love scenes are classic Ashworth: HOT and the tension is scorching. However, it is the love story that I found most compelling. The plot is intricate and not the cookie-cutter fluffy romance. "A Notorious Proposition" is a dark, highly intense, and exquisitely sensual novel that will only leave my keeper shelf for frequent re-reads.