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Tempting Fate (The Providence Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Alissa Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,748 ratings
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The feud between them has scandalized the ton for years.

Whittaker Cole, Earl of Thurston, is every debutante’s dream come true. Handsome, rich, and a prime catch on the Marriage Mart, Whit is also reputed to be one of the most unflappable gentlemen in all England. Nothing ever puts him in a temper. Until…

He comes within twenty feet of Miss Mirabelle Browning and loses all control. The women in the household believe divine providence sent Mira to live on the estate adjoining theirs. After the hellion breaks his nose, Whit decides that the divine has nothing to do with it. Until…

He kisses her. After all, it was either that, or wring her neck. But when sparks fly, he’s forced to admit that there might be something to this destiny thing after all. If he can just convince Mirabelle to give fate—and love—a chance.


Praise for Tempting Fate

". . .Rapier wit and comedic timing lure readers into a romance that proves laughter is best shared with those you love." —RT Book Reviews

"The characters of Whit and Mira are what drive this story, and they are delightful. Whit is just the right mix of aristocratic power and quick witted intelligence with an added mix of wonderful concern for those in his care. Mira is brave and intelligent with a strong self image despite her horrible circumstances of birth. It was hard not to root for them to find love together." —Goodreads

Praise for As Luck Would Have It

"A seductive debut filled with rapier-sharp repartee, passion and espionage." —RITA Award-winning author Sophia Nash

Praise for the Haversons Series

"With wit and whimsy, Johnson crafts tales filled with charming, original characters, captivating readers seeking the unusual, the imperfect, and the most endearing heroines since Jill Barnett." —RT BOOKreviews

"I plan on revisiting this story for years to come." —All About Romance
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"Johnson follows her joyous debut witha delightful spin-off. Her rapier wit and comedic timing lure readers into a romance that proves laughter is best shared with those you love." ---RT Book Reviews

About the Author

Alissa Johnson is a RITA Award-nominated author of historical romance. She grew up on Air Force bases and attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She currently resides in the Arkansan Ozarks, where she spends her free time keeping her Aussie dog busy, visiting with family, and dabbling in archery.

Carmen Rose is an award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and enjoys regular work as an audiobook narrator of romance and erotica.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MDPG2B5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stonesong Digital (November 21, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2323 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
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Alissa Johnson is a RITA-nominated author of historical romance. She grew up on Air Force bases and attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She currently resides in the Arkansan Ozarks where she spends her free time keeping her Aussie dog busy, visiting with family, and dabbling in archery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Combination of Romance, Humor, and Intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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Wow! This book is awesome! I absolutely loved it. The plot is captivating and kept me engaged from start to finish. Furthermore, the story encompasses a dynamic cast of characters who all fairly come alive within the pages of the book. The story that unfolds is a delightful combination of romance, humor, and intrigue. This is the second book in the series. The first book is "As Luck Would Have It," the third, "Tempting Fate," the fourth and final, "Destined to Last." The entire series centers around a promise made by Mr. William Fletcher to the Duke of Rockeforte, who was on his deathbed. The promise elicited from Mr. Fletcher by the Duke, was to ensure that each of five young people were happily matched and wed. These five young people include the late duke's own son; the current duke, and four other individuals, whom the late duke considered to be the "children of his heart." Since the Duke's death, Mr. Fletcher has worked hard to fulfill his promise. This is Whittaker (Whit) and Mirabelle's story. If you haven't read any of the other books in the series, not to worry. This story can be read as a stand alone story. This is actually the second book in the series that I've read. The first book I read was book three, "McAlister's Fortune." The hero of this story, Whit, was prominently featured in that book; I liked him so much that I decided to read his story next...hence book two. Both books have made for such delightful reading that I've determined to read the other two books in the series. Whittaker Cole, Earl of Thurston is a man of honor, determination, and loyalty. He is sincere in his determination to provide and care for the members of his household, even family friend Mirabelle Browning, who is his nemesis. Whit and Mira have been enemies since childhood. Whit's mother thinks the two are perfect for each other and is in despair of them ever coming to that realization on their own. Whittaker and Mirabelle are both intended recipients of Mr. Fletcher's promise to the previous Duke of Rockeforte, so with a successful match between the two, Mr. Fletcher can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. The Dowager Lady Thurston and Mr. Fletcher hatch a scheme by which to get Mira and Whit together. The first step of the plan is to get the two to stop arguing so much and enter into some kind of truce. From there the story develops. To add intrigue to the story, there is a counterfeiting scheme to uncover, and a kidnapping. I liked the fact that the first half of the story pretty much sets up the romance between Whit and Mira, with them getting to know each other as friends, rather than combatants. It is only after a solid foundation of mutual attraction and caring is established that the two become involved in the task of uncovering the participants in the counterfeiting scheme. The counterfeiting and kidnapping are both resolved fairly quickly, providing just enough intrigue to the plot, without taking away any from the romance. Furthermore, the romance between Whit and Mirabelle remains front and center in the story at all times, which is exactly where I like my romances to be. In any event, the book came to a satisfying conclusion with Whit and Mira achieving their much deserved HEA. BTW, over all this is a "clean" novel. There are a few scorching kissing scenes and one love scene. But that was not graphic, nor was it described in any real detail. This regency romance is another masterpiece from Ms. Johnson. I plan on reading Alex (current Duke of Rockeforte) and Sophie's story next, after which I will read book four. I highly recommend this book! Happy reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It takes a near disaster to proof their hidden love.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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A long ago deathbed promise was made, but now the unforeseen consequences are about to forever change two lives.

Miss Mirabelle Browning and Whittaker Cole, the Earl of Thurston have known each other since they were children. They have also been feuding for most of those years. Can these two charming people stop their bickering long enough to really get to know each other?

I am not a fan of page after page of angst. Which is why, as I began reading Tempting Fate, I was not sure I would like it. Fortunately, the bickering and insulting does ease up as the real story begins in earnest. Both Mirabelle and Whit are likable characters, but both have a healthy dose of pride, which ends up spelling trouble and near disaster. The plot is pretty predictable, with a couple of twists and turns to keep it interesting. The writing is good, and the pace is steady. I would have liked an ending with a bit more satisfaction, but Alissa Johnson did make the ending happy and sweet.

On a up note, I really enjoyed the cameo appearances that Alex and Sophie (from book 1) make in this second book of the series.

Content 411: This novel contains swearing (secular and religious), passionate kissing, some physical violence and an on-screen sexually intimate scene.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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Ideal book. Has all the requisites...feisty heroine, caring dashing hero, loving friends, funny parts, mischievous teen, awful villains, lots of banter, all the feels, spy-type excitement, mysteries, mysterious characters, lovely kisses and more. HEA. Loved it.
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Connie
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t want to put it down
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
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Kudos!!!!
This was one of the best books I have read in a while.
It started out strong and interesting and, continued to keep my attention all the way to the end. It wasn’t one of those books that take the reader halfway through, to become interesting.
The chemistry between Mirabelle and Whit, was immediate and kept me entertained all the way through the book.
It offered sass and attitude, comedy, romance and, danger, all making for a well thought out and final product.
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Macks Master
4.0 out of 5 stars Tempting Fate
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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The book was interesting and held my attention. However, the last few chapters were disappointing. The characters manipulated and lied to get their goals met. It ruined the book for me.
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Karen Talley
3.0 out of 5 stars Yawn!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019
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This book was actually a 5 star read for me until 60%. Whit, the Earl of Cole and Mirabelle Browning had practically grown up together. And anyone who had spent any time around them, knew that they couldn't be in the same room without an argument happening. Whit's mother forced him to declare a truce with Mirabelle and they discover that they actually had liked each other more than they had wanted to admit. I liked the cute, scrappy interactions between the two and enjoyed the slowly developing romance. Then, a silly subplot comes out of nowhere (and really GOES nowhere) and things take a downward turn for me. The ending is completely silly and to think that the Head of England's War Department would be involved in something this stupid is beyond comprehension. I skipped over a lot of the last 40% of the book because it was so mind-numbing. I definitely will not be reading more of this series.
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PNChick Ute
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining book
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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Alissa Johnson is a new author to me and I picked up book two of the Providence series due to the premise of the book ....and I am glad I did .

The book was a quick , amusing and very entertaining read and had me hooked from the first pages on . H/h were equally well developed characters and with that very likable. All side characters had as well their own good and flawed trades , which made the book in the Regency world a definite thumb up. It simply was a joy to read .

I will continue with book 3 in the series and if this book was any indication of what to expect , this author will be soon on my favorite list .

Highly recommended !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
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Cute. The story kept me engaged and I liked the characters and the interplay between the main characters. It was an entertaining and lightweight read. Exactly what I was looking for!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2020
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I loved the humor and the connection the two main characters had. This book was a joy to read. Well worth the time spent.
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Moose Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2020
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Apparently I bought this over a year ago, but it got lost amongst all my unread books and I never read it. After having read book 1 in the series, I found this again.

I loved this book. I enjoyed it so much more than the first book. I adored the fighting between Mirabelle and Whit. It was childish and ridiculous, but also a lot of fun. I loved the interactions between them when neither would take the other's nonsense and when they were arguing.
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tyg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read.
Reviewed in India on January 23, 2020
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I really enjoyed reading this book.
Enjoyed the characters and the style of writing.
Thank you.
Looking forward to reading your other books
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Monique Harpignies
4.0 out of 5 stars The earl has crossed swords and quips with his mother's orphaned protegee since childhood.
Reviewed in Italy on June 8, 2019
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Quite a tour de force hinging on the hate-love relationship nourished with wry wit and serious one-mindedness by Alex (now earl) and wren-like Mira, an orphaned, proudly defiant, penniless young girl practically adopted by his mother. Their constantly challenging interaction makes for sophisticated, prickly dialogues and amusing clashes. The lead characters of previous books in the series' remain in the sidelines. One wink too many and a late Gothic twist spoil the mood somewhat.
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Winnie Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Very witty story . . .
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2022
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I did enjoy this story although I have to agree with another reviewer that it got off to a slow start. I think I was a bit thrown as the synopsis didn't seem to match the story. It talked about Mari breaking Witt's nose, but that had happened in the past and had nothing to do with what was happening in the present.
I did enjoy all the witty writing and the banter. And I liked how once Witt and Mari declared a truce, they started to slowly realize they had feelings for each other. This unveiling was very well done. But at this point, we were only 40 % through the story and I kept thinking "where is this going"? And it verred off in a total other direction - but that was ok as it added a lot to the story. There were a lot of clandestine background meetings that we as the reader, didn't know what they were about, but that was all answered satisfactorily at the end. (Maybe if I had read the first book in the series, I wouldn't have been so in the dark.)
I can't quite give it 5 stars because of the slow start, but it's worth 4 1/2 for sure. I would definitely like to read more of the series for sure.
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