The Many Sins of Lord Cameron

Highland Pleasures, Book 3

By: Jennifer Ashley

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

A renowned rake, Cameron Mackenzie doesn't care if Ainsley Douglas has a virtuous excuse for sneaking around his bedchamber. He only cares that she's at his mercy. One kiss at a time, he plans to seduce her. But what starts out as a lusty diversion may break Cam's own rules.

©2011 Jennifer Ashley (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Ashley's latest flawlessly written historical romance richly rewards romance [fans] with its multilayered characterization; sexy, secrets-saturated plotting; sharp wit; and enthralling writing." ( Booklist)

Really good addition to the series. :D

4-4.5 stars

This was a really good story. Cameron and Ainsley made a great couple and I enjoyed their story very much and got sucked in from the beginning.

Ainsley is a very nice lady that hasn't always had the best of luck. Her parents died when she was young and she was raised by her bothers. When she was 18, she was travelling abroad with her brother and his wife and she got involved with a man she shouldn't have, ending up disgraced and having to make a quick marriage to a man that was much older than her. Ainsley cared for her husband though and tried to be a good wife to him during their marriage. Unfortunately, when he husband died, Ainsley was left with little and either stays with her brother or works for the Queen as a lady in waiting.

Cameron is the next younger brother under his brother, Hart, who is a Duke. Cameron likes his life of training horses and he has a gift with horses that's made him one of the best horse trainers in Scotland (and England for that matter). Cameron was married once but the woman was crazy and eventually lost it enough to be a physical danger to Cameron. She became pregnant with Cameron's son, Daniel, and Cameron tried to keep her from hurting Daniel but her craziness just got worse. Eventually she killed herself during a crazy spell and Cameron turned to horses and loose women (and raising his son the best he could), swearing never to marry again.

Ainsley met Cameron 6 years before when she entered his bedchamber (while he wasn't there) to try to find something for a friend, believing Cameron was blackmailing the lady in question. Cameron catches Ainsley and she lets him believe she wants a tryst with him. In all honesty, Ainsley was very attracted to him and almost succumbs to Cameron's charms and sleeps with him. But she can't stand the thought of cheating on her husband who's been so good to her and she breaks things off before they go to far. 6 years later, one of Cameron's lovers, Mrs. Carter, gets a hold of some letters belonging to the Queen that could cause her great embarrassment if their contents came out. Mrs. Carter is blackmailing the Queen for money and Ainsley has been set the task of getting the letters by whatever means needed. Ainsley sees Mrs. Carter slip a page from a letter in to Cameron's coat pocket and breaks in to his chambers looking for the page. She doesn't find it but does get found by Cameron. Cameron wanted Ainsley badly when they met 6 years before but he respected her for not cheating on her husband. Now that Cameron has Ainsley within reach (and widowed for years so no husband fro her to worry about), he's unwilling to let her go again before he can taste her sweetness. Cameron goes about trying to seduce Ainsley into becoming his lover but also, when he finds out Ainsley's need to get the letters from Mrs. Carter (who is no longer with Cameron) and Cameron promises to help her. Cameron and Ainsley have some interesting encounters but don't actually have sex right away. Ainsley wants to but is also very worried about being ruined if someone found out about them and the shame it could bring her family. With her previous close call with ruination, Ainsley doesn't want to chance it but Cameron's kisses make it hard to say no. Cameron and Ainsley manage to get the Queen's letters and Ainsley decides to risk one night with Cameron. They have a rather steamy encounter but then it's not enough for Cameron and he asks her to become his lover and travel the continent with him. Ainsley really isn't sure about that because it would provide even more possibility of ruining her reputation but she also knows that she's always regret not taking the happiness while she could.

Ainsley ends up leaving Cameron for a while because the Queen summoned Ainsley to come to her. Cameron isn't happy about this as he's realized that he doesn't want to let Ainsley go. While settling things with the Queen, Ainsley tries to figure out what to do and ends up seeking advice from her good friend, Eleanor (who happens to be the woman that used to be engaged to Hart Mackenzie and will be in the next book, The Duke's Perfect Wife). Ainsley ends up deciding to go and spend what time she can enjoying Cameron before he grows tired of her and moves on. She meets Cameron on the train as he asked and quickly finds out Cameron's plans for her have changed. The separation and the fear that Ainsley wouldn't come plagued Cameron so when she shows up, Cameron decides he's not taking the chance of losing her again and says that the first stop will be to London so they can get a special license and get married immediately. Ainsley is a bit surprised but agrees happily. Cameron and Ainsley are happy to be married but there are some difficulties from Cameron's previous marriage that cause them some strain in their relationship as they try to get past them (or at least Ainsley does while Cameron tries to ignore the issues exist). There's also other things that come up like dealing with Daniel (who actually has been pushing Cameron and Ainsley together from the start) and a new horse that Cameron is dealing with. Overall, Ainsley and Cameron's marriage goes pretty well and their feeling for each other just grow deeper. When Ainsley is almost hurt it brings Cameron to an understanding of just how much he loves Ainsley and always wants her with him. Ainsley of course already fell for Cameron but has trouble convincing him of the truth of her feelings (due to his past issues). There does ends up being a bit of trouble they have to get past before things are settled but in the end, Cameron and Ainsley are very happy together and starting their HEA.

This was a really enjoyable story. I loved seeing Cameron and Ainsley get their HEA. They both went through bad stuff in their past (especially Cameron) and it's great seeing them happy at the end. I'm looking forward to reading Hart's book next. I'd recommend this book. Thumbs up. :D

Officially, my favorite HR series. A+

I loved both Ian and Mac's story. I didn't think Jennifer Ashley could write another 5star book. But she has. Cam story is sad, passionate and beautiful. Surpassed my expectations, and then some.
Angela Dawe's performance was superb! I want to read the next book, but I'm willing to wait to hear Dawe's beautiful interpretation.

Highly recommended!!! Every book in this series is exceptional.

Love this series!!!

This is a great series and I have loved each book so far! Angela Dawes is one of the best narrators out there.

loved loved

Wasn't sure what to think of this family at first. but couldn't help but read the second, now the third. great job with the horse descriptions and character, finally someone gets it right. I cannot wait to listen to the Hart story

What has caused Cameron keep women at arm's length

Excellent narration for Cameron & Ainsley's story. We hear the treachery of Cameron's late wife & the extreme sacrifices he made for his son, Daniel. Ainsley's secrets are also revealed. Slowly, she rebuilds his trust in women, well one woman. It's another great installment of the Mackenzie family.

Great romance!

In this book we tackle PTSD with a strong hero and a determined heroine. They have been attracted to each other since she burgled his room years earlier. Excellent story!

OH.... THESE YUMMY SCOTS BROTHERS

I love JA's work and the whole Highland Pleasures series has been great so far and this book is no exception. If you've listened to the other 2 books in the series then you know what to expect but if you haven't then what are you waiting for - put them in your cart NOW 'cause you don't want to miss this series.!!

As the blurb in the Publisher's Summary says, it's Cameron's turn to find love but the road to it never runs smoothly (that's why we love them isn't it) Cameron is the scarred brother who loves horses, drink, his son Daniel and of course women. He meets Ainsley (now a widow) again after years have passed since their first brief encounter in his bedroom when she was stealing a necklace.

This time there's an instant attraction between them but again, Cameron catches her in his bedroom desperately looking for something. Coupled with the blossoming romance you get the updates from Ian and Beth and Isabella and Mac and, of course, Daniel who is growing up fast.

I could go on about great characters, good plot, sexy Scottish rake etc., etc., etc., but, if you've listened to books 1 & 2, then you know all that and you know what to expect - a thoroughly enjoyable way to pass 9 hours.

Looking forward to Hart's story next in The Duke's Perfect Wife.

Worth my credit? It's a definite Yes.

Love this series!

Oh, the MacKenzie brothers. Sexy Scottish men. I'd like to find one in my back yard.
I like the series, but the narrator is not as good as some of the others. She's just okay.

Lord Cameron and Lady Douglas

Would you listen to The Many Sins of Lord Cameron again? Why?

I liked the relation that developed between the two characters

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laugh through some of the antic

each book gets better and better

Cameron McKenzie is sexy and charming, and he goes through women like a box of tissues. He's also hot-tempered, given to rages and black moods, and is only happy on a horse. A confirmed bachelor, Cam is so allergic to marriage, the very word makes him ill. But then, he has his reasons.

Then along comes Ainsley Douglas, one of the most interesting female characters in an HR that I've seen so far. Ainsley isn't the typical retiring Victorian woman; there is nothing conventional about her, except perhaps the way she dresses. She picks locks and solves problems as a fixer for a certain royal personage (who makes an awesome cameo).

It isn't long before she sets about fixing Cam -- and she does it the way she does everything else -- with subtly, intelligence, and style. She is a great character, and Ashley gives her great dialogue.

This is my second favorite book in the series, after Ian's, and in fact, the dynamic between the MCs is similar. Maybe that's why this is my second favorite book in the series!