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Bombshell: A Hell's Belles Novel Kindle Edition

by Sarah MacLean (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: Hell's Belles

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New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean returns with a blazingly sexy, unapologetically feminist new series, Hell’s Belles, beginning with a bold, bombshell of a heroine, able to dispose of a scoundrel—or seduce one—in a single night.

After years of living as London’s brightest scandal, Lady Sesily Talbot has embraced the reputation and the freedom that comes with the title. No one looks twice when she lures a gentleman into the dark gardens beyond a Mayfair ballroom…and no one realizes those trysts are not what they seem.

No one, that is, but Caleb Calhoun, who has spent years trying not to notice his best friend’s beautiful, brash, brilliant sister. If you ask him, he’s been a saint about it, considering the way she looks at him…and the way she talks to him…and the way she’d felt in his arms during their one ill-advised kiss.

Except someone has to keep Sesily from tumbling into trouble during her dangerous late-night escapades, and maybe close proximity is exactly what Caleb needs to get this infuriating, outrageous woman out of his system. But now Caleb is the one in trouble, because he’s fast realizing that Sesily isn’t for forgetting…she’s forever. And forever isn’t something he can risk.

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A lifelong romance reader, Sarah MacLean wrote her first romance novel on a dare, and never looked back. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical romances, and the author of a monthly column at the Washington Post celebrating the best of the romance genre. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, dog, and a ridiculously large collection of romance novels. She loves to hear from readers.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08P1YVY7Q
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (August 24, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 24, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3443 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 403 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #73,786 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,210 in Victorian Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #1,803 in Regency Historical Romance
- #1,941 in Regency Romances

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New York Times, Washington Post & USA Today bestseller Sarah MacLean is the author of historical romance novels. Translated into more than twenty-five languages, the books that make up “The MacLeaniverse” are beloved by readers worldwide.

In addition to her novels, Sarah is a leading advocate for the romance genre, speaking widely on its place as a feminist text and a cultural bellwether. A columnist for the New York Times, the Washington Post and Bustle, she is the co-host of the weekly romance podcast, Fated Mates. Her work in support of romance and those who read it earned her a place on Jezebel.com's Sheroes list and led Entertainment Weekly to call her "the elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance."

Sarah lives in New York City.

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Lauren

Excellent addition to an inspired catalog

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021

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Sarah MacLean is an auto buy for me. Her writing is consistently incredible, storytelling compelling, characters emotionally believabe, and plots just kooky enough to be incredibly fun. This novel is a spin off from the Soiled S's with Secily's story. There are references to the barenuckel bastards and we get to check in with all her sisters. However, for those who've never read another Sarah MacLean novel- first of all, what on earth are you waiting for??- this novel stands entirely on its own. No need to know any back story for it to hit hard. Is it my favorite of her collection? Probably not at 9 rules will likely always hold that spot, but it's incredibly good. Secily is fun, fearless, loyal and incredibly loving. Caleb is charming, infuriating, and so very kind. There is a nice amount of heat, but not so much that you'd be embarrassed suggesting this book to your neighbor or friend you kinda know.

Additionally, of you like to read and listen simultaneously, the audio book narrator is *excellent* and reads at a nice pace to follow along visually while listening (holla to my fellow ADHD folx!).

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MK

Delightful! Excellent Chemistry

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021

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I have read every one of MacLean’s books and enjoyed all of them. Her latest, Bombshell, is no exception.

The best part of this novel was, in my opinion, the relationship between Lady Sesily Talbot, notorious scandal, and secretive tavern owning American Caleb Calhoun. Sesily is my kind of heroine. She’s intelligent, confident, strong, independent, and in touch with her sexuality. But what I loved about her even more was that she wasn’t reduced to her sexuality in this book. While other characters see her only in regard to her sexual appeal, Caleb doesn’t (and neither does the author). Sesily’s sexuality is an important part of her character, but it isn’t THE defining factor. Caleb loves Sesily because she is unabashedly herself, and we see him admire Sesily being fierce and fearless in a variety of ways throughout the book including in her sexual confidence. He doesn’t inhibit her, and when he doubts her, he promptly admits he was wrong to do so. Caleb isn’t quite as compelling to me as Sesily, but, again, the reason I really rooted for them is because he is wholly rooting for her. She doesn’t have to sacrifice any of her core values to be with him, and that’s the way he wants it.

The dialogue between Sesily and Caleb is fast-paced, witty, and truly delightful! The plot itself wasn’t as engrossing to me as some of MacLean’s other books, but the narrative arc was compelling enough and the relationship between Sesily and Caleb (and the steamy and well-written love scenes) kept me thoroughly engaged!

I’m very excited for the continuation of this series. Other reviewers have noted that the introduction of the rest of the Hell’s Belles girl gang and their prospective love interests was clunky or more obvious. Maybe it could’ve been done more with subtlety, but frankly, I don’t think the story suffered from their overt introduction. The other Belles were fascinating, and I really look forward to reading their stories. If anything, knowing their love interests now just has me more excited for their stories!

While I didn’t like Bombshell as much as I did the first novel in Rules of Scoundrels (my absolute fave series of MacLean’s), the Hell’s Belles gang gives me similar vibes to the Fallen Angel crew, and that has me very much looking forward to the rest of the Belles’s books! Overall, Bombshell is a truly wonderful addition to MacLean’s oeuvre. You can read it on its own, but without reading The Day of the Duchess first (where Sesily and Caleb meet), I think you miss important backstory that makes Sesily and Caleb’s story more compelling and their love more believable! Hats off to MacLean for writing another winner!

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Joyce Hiebert

So Darn Funny!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024

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This has been on my list since it was released and I’m so happy I found the time to listen to this! Mary Jane Wells is the premiere female historical performer in my opinion, and she surpassed herself this time!
Sesily is part of a girl gang of Victorian revolutionaries determined to change their world by ridding it of Men Behaving Badly. Sesily is the sexy lure while her cohorts sneakily steal secrets. Watching Sesily the whole time is Caleb, her sister’s BFF and the object of Sesily’s obsession. Except Caleb avoids being in the same country as Sesily most of the time. When Sesily and Caleb keep bumping into each other in the middle of the night, Caleb’s truth is revealed, and nobody could be more surprised than Sesily.
This book is laugh-out-loud funny, with Sesily and her friends getting into all kinds of mischief. Mary Jane Wells is truly the best narrator in the biz right now. I loved this book!

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St-Louis France

bon livre

Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2022

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bonne lecture j'aime bien l'auteure

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MusicalLibran

Fun

Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2022

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I enjoyed this one.
Some bits were a bit convoluted - but I had looked forward to Sesily’s story and wasn’t disappointed

Mari

Finalmente Sesily e Caleb.

Reviewed in Brazil on January 11, 2022

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Finalmente o livro da Sesily e do Caleb. Gostei muito da ideia das Belles, achei a Sesily uma personagem interessante, mas ainda quero a união das personagens da MacLean num projeto em comum, tipo os Vingadores desse universo que ela criou.

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DD

Good Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2021

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I love Sarah MacLean books and maybe that’s why I’m tougher on my scoring here. Really enjoyed the book and read it quickly. Loved the leading ladies strong women friends and the passion between the leads. However I felt that the leading characters relationship could have been explored further to really feel the personality attraction rather than all physical. There was just something lacking which is why I couldn’t give a 5 rating.

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Nadine

Fierce, passionate, all encompassing.

Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2022

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Fierce, passionate, all encompassing. This is easily 5 stars.
Get ready for a ride, as this page turner is a feminist dream.

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