Seducing Mr. Knightly [Kindle Edition]

Maya Rodale (Author)

Book Description

He's the only man she's ever loved . . .

For ages, it seems, advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly, from a distance. Determined to finally attract her boss's attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers—who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions . . . from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!).

She's the only woman he's never noticed . . .

Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she's exquisite . . . and he can't get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but who? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous.

Editorial Reviews

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 * Seducing Mr. Knightly is a RT Book Reviews TOP PICK! "There is no doubt this is a charming, humorous, light and sweet read that few will resist enjoying."

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 * "Maya writes Seducing Mr. Knightly with humor, laugh out loud slapstick, and makes us remember that lack of confidence feeling that everyone, who has ever tried to capture the attention of a first love, has experienced." Unwrapping Romance
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 * "Seducing Mr. Knightly is one of the better historical romances I've picked up in a long while." The Allure of Books
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 * "Seducing Mr. Knightly is a wildly romantic and completely charming novel."  Also, a RECOMMENDED READ from Night Owl Reviews
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 * "I loved, loved, loved these two together...this book is definitely one of my favorites of the year...I just love the way she is able to mix humor in her books while still making it feel sexy and romantic."  Ramblings From This Chick

From the Author

He's the only man she ever wanted. She's the one woman he never noticed. 

Book Four in the Writing Girl series matches hopelessly shy Annabelle Swift with the object of her affections, newspaper tycoon Derek Knightly. With an outrageous scheme involving all of London, she snares the attentions and affections of the only man she's ever loved. 

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Product Details

• File Size: 756 KB
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (October 30, 2012)
• Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007HB89U8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,552 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly good! October 31, 2012

By Ramblings From This Chick Blog

Format:Mass Market Paperback

There aren't enough words to express just how much I LOVED this book. When I read Seducing Mr. Knightly I was in a reading slump and it quickly pulled me out and has definitely made my list of favorite books for 2012. This book was superb and it just reminds me why I love Maya Rodale's work so much. I couldn't seem stop myself once I started reading this book. It was just so consuming and just so very good.

Annabelle works as a advice columnist at The London Weekly and has been in love with the owner/editor in chief Derek Knightly for the past four years. Determined to finally gain his attention, she writes to her readers asking for their advice on how to attract his attention. With all of the suggestions pouring in, Annabelle quickly begins to take action. From wearing more enticing gowns with lower bodices to pretending to faint into his arms, Annabelle is willing to try anything to get Derek's attention.

Derek has never really noticed Annabelle outside of the fact that she was one of his infamous lady writers. But for someone reason lately she's been starting to stand out and he can't seem to get her off of his mind. When it's brought to his attention that Annabelle has sought out help from her readers to gain the attentions of a certain "nodcock" he can't help but wonder who exactly she is pursuing and why does the thought of her with another man seem to make him jealous?

I loved, loved, loved these two together. I found the build up to their relationship to be sweet. Annabelle has been in love with Derek for what seems like forever and I loved that everyone knows but him. I liked that their relationship wasn't rushed and we were able to see the growth between them.

I liked that this book had quite a lot of humor in it. Some of the scenes with Derek and Annabelle are really quite hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud quite a few times. Both characters were fun to read and I loved getting to know them both. Both Annabelle and Derek were such a great match and I really enjoyed their HEA.

Like I said before, this book is definitely one of my favorites of the year and I definitely can't wait to read more from Mrs. Rodale. I just love the way she is able to mix humor in her books while still making it feel sexy and romantic.

**ARC copy provided by Edeleweiss**

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I Love Annabelle and Derek! October 31, 2012

By Portia

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was a fun and quick read for a cold, rainy night. I love the twist at the end, "What would Annabelle advise?" I love that Mr. Knightly was a man who was ahead of his time. I love how Annabelle (the "Dear Abby" of her day) came out of her shell following her readers' advice. I love how some of the advice worked really well and how some fell flat. I loved how the better advice came from her male readership. This is a good romantic comedy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful January 13, 2013

By Judy

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a delightful novel that made me smile throughout. Annabelle's love for Derek is reminiscent of infatuations that we've all experienced. Her responses to Derek when he walks into a room made me smile. That Derek never notices her adds to the interest that is generated in her quest to win him. All of the antics that she engages in to win Derek's notice, with the help of suggestions from her readers, made this a sparkling gem.

Rodale is able to transport readers in this novel. I like that she makes Annabelle move past her infatuation to genuine emotions and makes her realise that there is more to true love than sighing over another person. Derek was not so self centered or power obsessed that he could not see and appreciate the answering emotions within himself. I thoroughly enjoyed that he accepted that he could be the mysterious nodcock that Annabelle loves and later engages in the male version of her antics to win her hand.

The characters are fun and the secondary are also entertaining as they help Annabelle achieve her dream. The plot moves at a good pace so that there is never a lull in the reading. There are two excerpts from this novel that I read in Once Upon a Ballroom: Original Short Stories and Exclusive Excerpts. In that, Rodale writes two of the scenes differently. I wish that she had incorporated them into the actual novel.

Overall, this a refreshing read of the usual unrequited love romances. It is funny and very absorbing. A good read from beginning to end.

More About the Author

Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence and it wasn't long before she was writing her own. Maya is now the author of multiple Regency historical romances. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own. Please visit her at www.mayarodale.com.