Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $0.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Henrietta Harding
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Tamed by a Passionate Lady: A Historical Regency Romance Book Kindle Edition

by Henrietta Harding (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 310 ratings
See all formats and editions

Adaline Townshend is everything that a man could possibly want: loyal, loving and alluring. But she’s desolate, because she can’t have the one thing that she has always desired...the passion of her husband. Even though she is determined to seduce the man who fills her with impossible yearning, she hardly exists in his world. Nothing she does to tempt her husband and make him fall for her seems to matter. Is there anything she can do to make him lose his mind?




James Townshend hides a painful secret that has kept him from discovering the pleasure of his lover's touch. He wishes desire flickered inside him but he knows it can never happen. When it comes to love and secrets of the past, there’s only so much one man can get away with…Will he finally be able to set his heart free and give Adaline the love she deserves?




A wife, who craves the love of her husband. A husband, lost in his dream world. And a friend, who will change everything between them, forever…When the shadows of the past threaten their future, will James and Adaline find their way to love and finally surrender to desire?




"Tamed by a Passionate Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Previous page
  1. Print length
    242 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    April 2, 2020
  5. File size
    4633 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book has resonated with readers! Here's some excerpts from their reviews:

"Bravo to Miss. Harding for a terrific story. It is an unusual plot which had me grasping my Kindle from beginning to end. Definitely an author to follow. " - V.L., Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I was so captivated by this bittersweet love story. Oh what an unrequited love can do...The unfolding of their love is so beautiful. Henrietta again enthrall with her stories. A must read" - C., Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Oh wow what a convoluted, multi-faceted love affair. It's an all-in-one story that didn't have any shortage of darkness, murder attempt, scandal, amnesia, and hidden jealousy. I loved the fact that this book is an amazing story about marriage, things that I'm sure a lot of couples go through, regardless of time settings. " - N.K.P. , Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This is the best book and a wonderful story with a good plot and characters that are emotional and devious... An enjoyable read" - G.H., Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086R14Y9J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4633 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 310 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Henrietta Harding

Henrietta Harding

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Henrietta Harding's journey began in Atlanta, but it was in the heart of Europe, at the tender age of 7, that she discovered her passion for romance. Paris, with its enchanting streets and timeless allure, became the backdrop of her dreams and continues to inspire her to this day.

Writing has been Henrietta's lifelong companion, a love that bloomed even before she could utter her first words. By the age of 4, she had already penned her inaugural poem, setting the stage for her destiny as a romance author. Her path led her to the University of Strasbourg, where she immersed herself in the world of French literature and found love in her second year—the kind that would last a lifetime.

Now nestled in the heart of Boston, Henrietta dedicates her days to crafting captivating historical romances, her trusty canine companion her loyal shadow. She firmly believes that the most compelling heroes and heroines are flawed, and she takes great delight in subjecting them to trials before bestowing upon them the happiness they deserve.

Henrietta cherishes the opportunity to connect with her readers, sharing her love for storytelling and the enduring power of love.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
310 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Carolyn Overcash
5.0 out of 5 stars Watch your back!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
Verified Purchase
Adaline and James live at Birkenhead Lodge. Things are strained between the couple since James is still in love with his first love and not with his wife. He stubbornly refused to let Adaline into his heart.

Ruben Montgomery and his sister, Isabel, come for an extended stay, hoping the sea air will help her delicate constitution.

While his sister’s condition is slowly improving, Adaline’s is not. The constant sly comments of sexual reverences to her by Ruben, have her at an extreme disadvantage. Ruben is a childhood friend of her husband. She is in an uncomfortable position, and the allusions are getting worse.

Read to find out what happens when James falls off a cliff, is gravely injured and loses his memory. See if a budding romance between Isabel and James’ attending physician, Doctor Brown will grow. What will happen to James? Will he recover from his coma and other injuries?

This tale is excellent, with adult themes. It has some interesting twists and an unexpected ending.

I received a free copy of this engaging book.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Thelma
4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting tale of love
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
Verified Purchase
A sweet heart wrenching story of James and Adaline. A marriage of convenience that ends happily despite an evil person complication. Well written and the characters well-defined
Helpful
 Report
LuLu
5.0 out of 5 stars A Marriage in Difficulty
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
Verified Purchase
I like the cover which is so descriptive. Adeline and James were a married couple who were at odds in their marriage. Adeline loved James and wanted to help him with whatever was keeping him sad and depressed. James did have a secret which would hurt her beyond belief if she knew. In the background a malicious person was secretly undermining their marriage to destroy them. Adeline was the first to realize the danger they were in but not why. The story line is set in a country scene with a manor estate. Lovely home, nice servants, but the drama picks up with mystery and twists. A recommended read. I accepted this book freely and voluntarily give my honest opinion.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
LBrawn
5.0 out of 5 stars It has a bit of everything; more importantly it's superl
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
Verified Purchase
Such a beautiful story! Adeline and James are well developed characters who overcome fear, disappointment, and other's acts of revenge. This book also has an extended epilogue available that allows the reader the opportunity to stay with their beloved characters for a little longer. It is written as well as the book and seamlessly reveals the long that continues to burn in this couple. I couldn't put the book down and read straight through the night.
Helpful
 Report
Kec200
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Passionate Lady Indeed!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
Verified Purchase
This was a wonderfully written romance with suspense. It had lots of twists and turns that had you holding on for dear life. Secrets are keeping Adaline & James from having a fulfilling marriage but Adaline has no idea what they are. When someone from the past who knows the secret threatens their marriage they manage to come together to fight for their love. A great read!!
Helpful
 Report
carol
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
Verified Purchase
This plot was a bit different and although James was not quite with it in the beginning, he certainly made up for it at the end. He took care of matters immediately when he realized everything and thus had a happy marriage bb
Helpful
 Report
Danielle Carpenter
4.0 out of 5 stars Hero is SELFISH
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
Verified Purchase
James Townshend is one of the most selfish and blind man I have read about. I have no comprehension of why James even married her, when he was so into his broken heart to see how he was hurting everyone around him. He let his so called friend Rueben hound his wife. He refused his wife, even though he was desirous of her. All because he kept seeing two blue eyes that betrayed him. She didn't die, or was forced to marry a Duke. She decided a Duke as a husband would be better than a wealthy tradesman. He couldn't see the forest for the trees all carried his lost love. Waaaaaaaa! The worst part was the man decided it didn't matter who he was married to, but chose Adaline because of some betrothal contract made up by two mothers that were friends and thought how grand it would be if their children got married. The worst part was he denied his wife children which at least she would have someone to love & love her back. SELFISH. The good part of this story is that it takes bashing his head in for him to finally see Adaline. Other than my retort on the so called hero of this story, the plot, storyline and Adaline were excellent.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Adeline's love conquers all
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
Verified Purchase
James was adrift with the defection of his first love who married a Duke rather than a wealthy businessman. James never go over it. When he received a letter from his mother's old friend saying they dreamed of a marriage between James and Adeline, he agreed. James still lusted for his first love and ignored his attraction to Adeline. Everything changed when his traitorous friend Ruben came to visit with his sister. I loved the storyline of how holding onto the past can destroy the present and the future. Adeline is a treasure and the twists and turns keep you reading long into the night.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Veronica C. Longstaff
5.0 out of 5 stars Jealousy leads to hatred
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2020
Verified Purchase
A man whose life is miserable because he lost whom he thought was the love of his life. He marries Adeline to fulfil a proposal that his mother made when a child. Ignoring his wife leads to his so called friend trying to seduce her. A terrible incident occurs which changes all their lives forever.
Report
Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging read
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2020
Verified Purchase
Tamed by a Passionate Lady is an engaging Regency romance.

The characters are well developed but James loves another woman and his wife, Adaline, will not stand up to him. The story is well written and has mystery, a frenemy, suspense, a tragic accident, and some romance.

I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
Report
Rowena
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2020
Verified Purchase
A lovely story one that I would recommend.

A married couple who are practically strangers, an accident that changes everything. A twist that, as you read, is not unexpected.

A beautiful extended episode finishes the story perfectly.

A very easy read that is hard to put down.
Report
Tony
3.0 out of 5 stars Too long winded.
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2020
Verified Purchase
The characters at times seemed to one dimensional, although the story was compelling, I found the heroine to be too passive and lacking any backbone. The hero was at times cold and unfeeling, mostly self absorbed. I felt like maybe there was way too much talking instead of action. At times I would pray that it was over. Don't get me wrong, it's a lovely story just needed some farther character development and less over worded explanations.
Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written tail of love 💘and intrigue
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2020
Verified Purchase
This is a beautifully written story with a plot that has plenty of twists and turns. The plot also has some brilliantly crafted surprises and some great emotional passages.This book will suit anyone who loves historical romances that have a bit of spice and suspense. I read an ARC copy
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report