Book Reviews by duelalias

This is a captivating story that is full of intrigue, suspense, drama, surprises and romance. Gregory is convinced that the Princess is an imposter, a woman who fascinated him 3 years earlier, but he doesn't know what the charade is for, or who is involved. Monique is contacted by her estranged uncle in order to play the part of her princess cousin, who is ill. The princess is on the verge of being named Queen of a brand new country. But someone appears to be trying to assassinate her, and it's up to Gregory to keep her safe. The intrigue, twists and excitement keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. It's a book that belongs at the top of your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an engrossing and entertaining story. The storylines are interesting and the characters are intriguing. George is charming and likable, but weak while his father is alive. Lucy is sweet, giving, naive and tough. The Grayson women are condescending and spoiled, except for Betsy. That causes unending drama with not just the family, but with everyone they come in contact with. And the twists that come along are sometimes shocking, things you would never expect. Poor Lucy really got the worst from life, George didn't get much better. It's a book that should be added to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is entertaining, romantic and suspenseful. Nate is serious, stubborn, unsure of himself and caring. Geneen is stubborn, independent and rash. Nate leaves Geneen when he realizes that he needs to move elsewhere in order to overcome his opium addiction. But he doesn't tell her, so she is angry. When they end up in the same town he realizes that he still wants a life with her, but when he tries to apologize she doesn't want to hear it. While he keeps trying, she runs away, but the drama within the family makes her reconsider. There are several stories within the storyline, and they are all interesting and dramatic. And all of the characters are intriguing. I enjoyed reading this and look forward to reading more of this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an amusing, heartwarming and romantic story. Simon is an honorable, charming and vulnerable man. Diana is sweet, caring and vulnerable. Simon believes that he killed his first wife and therefore doesn't deserve to be happy. But he believes in romance, which is why he chooses to be the person to tell Diana that she's being jilted by his best friend. He wants to help her overcome the scandal and when she decides to run from her tyrant father, he takes her. They get to know each other, and like each other, on their journey. It's very entertaining just how they get to know each other, and romantic and sweet. I love the whole series, but Simon and Diana are special. If you haven't added these books to your TBR list, do so. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is romantic, engrossing and dramatic. Hawk is determined, stubborn and prideful. Faith is strong, independent and stubborn. Both Hawk and Faith were weak and stubborn when they were young, Hawk let other people decide what he was to do with his life, Faith let her anger rule her. Ten years later they are unexpectedly reunited, and both are confused about what they should do with their love and resentment. There were a couple of surprises along the way, and much growing up. This is a great addition to the series and I enjoyed reading it immensely. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is the most sweet and romantic book in the series. Lucian starts off as an arrogant, condescending and smarmy jerk. But the longer he hangs around with Grace, the softer he becomes. He becomes a sweet, chivalrous, romantic and caring man. Grace is determined, thoughtful and sensitive. What starts as a fake love affair, and aided by the Queen, these two become my favorite couple of the series. The mix of a technology geek and a traditional, superstitious girl turn a royal wedding into a brilliant event, and sets up a captivating and romantic storybook ending. I love this series and it should be on everyone's TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a steamy, intense and romantic story with a little suspense thrown in. Brett is bold, romantic, stubborn and torn. Gretchen is caring, independent and insecure. The storyline is about a shady land situation, which Brett has been running from, and about two people who thought that they were loners. It's also a story about love at first sight. The confusion they feel about their attraction makes for a touching and romantic story. If you like a confused tough guy, add this to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an intriguing and dramatic story. Killian is determined, charming and honorable. Liv is stubborn, independent and caring. All it takes is one look at her and he's captivated. She grew up hating him, but is irresistibly attracted to him. He hires her to design and decorate his home, using that to slowly break her down. And it works for a time, but then it falls apart. The storyline covers various elements that were taboo to the ton, and the characters are entertaining and amusing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is full if drama, suspense, intrigue and surprises. Henry and Jacintha were cute when they first realized that there was something between them, but then Henry was sent away and he turns into a rake. Which he finds nothing wrong with, until Jacintha treats him like a stranger. Her being pursued by a man she seems interested in makes him realize that he needs to change to be worthy of her so he joins his uncle who is trying to catch a smuggler. Meanwhile Jacinda can't decide if she wants to be courted Lord Slate or not, despite his arduous pursuit. And not everyone is what they present themselves to be, so confusion and angst reigns. The supporting characters are naive but interesting and the storyline is entertaining. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a dramatic, engrossing, suspenseful and exciting story. Drago is tough, stubborn, dedicated and loyal. Eva is caring, determined, brave and insecure. The two start on opposite sides of an issue, and Drago uses Eva for information that helps him. But Drago has a conscious that shows up occasionally, testing his convictions, especially when it comes to Eva and the twins. The storyline progresses from a simple opposites attract to all out war. I love how Drago evolves from a pirate to an entrepreneur and Eva grows from being a scared child to being a brave adult. The book is filled with interesting history and entertaining characters. This is an amazing and captivating series that belongs on your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is steamy, exciting and romantic. Justice is sweet, charming and funny guy. Lola is a strong, independent and stubborn woman. They've been in love since they were 12, but Justice got restless and left to explore life when he was 19. He was gone for 6 years and only came back because of a death in his family. But when he sees Lola again, all the old feelings come back and he wants to be with her again. Lola was devastated when he left and now that he's back she refuses to fall for him again, even if the love is still there. They agree to team up for a competition and slowly fall back into their old selves. They have fun and laugh together easily, until an old rival starts to cause trouble. It's a very romantic and sweet storyline, and it has a few characters that will definitely entertain you. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is amusing, intriguing and entertaining. Thomas is charming, chivalrous and romantic. Penelope is eccentric, giving and brave. The storyline captures your imagination and keeps you engaged through the laughs and the drama. Thomas discovering modern technology is entertaining, he gets so into everything. The surprising twists at the end were shocking, but are important to the HEA. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a dramatic, engrossing storyline of love, betrayal, heartache and healing. Wynne is an honorable, caring man who isn't great at relationships. Jo is sweet, caring woman who was left brokenhearted when Wynne decided to end their engagement without an explanation. Sixteen years later fate steps in and brings them together again and they struggle with the feelings they still have for each other. There are some interesting twists, secrets and shocks in the storyline, as well as romantic and heartwarming moments. This book should be added to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a suspenseful, steamy and intriguing story. Tristan is bold, charming and responsible. Emma is smart, brave and determined. These two make a sweet and romantic couple. The both fall in love quickly, and know that nothing can ever come of it, but when Tristan's life is in jeopardy, Emma immediately comes to his rescue. The storyline is full of suspense and intrigue about Queen's Elizabeth  and Mary, and their closest companions. It's a captivating story that captures your attention and holds it until the very end. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is steamy, dramatic, suspenseful and captivating. Knox is insecure, loyal, charismatic and sexy. Jade is determined, weak and stubborn. Knox tries so hard to be a good guy, but doesn't always succeed and Jade is blind where Knox is concerned. The storyline is entertaining and the characters are likable, for the most part, but the men really are jerks at times. Once I started reading this I had a hard time putting it down, I wanted to see Knox and Jade become the best of themselves. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is suspenseful, intriguing and entertaining. Deacon is stubborn, protective and confident. Mica is bold, brave, determined and caring. They don't really have a relationship through most of the storyline, just a few hit and runs that were intense and dramatic. I liked the premise of the story, but it's not the most exciting book in the series. There's not enough Deacon I'm the storyline to know what he's like, and Mica is a little strange. The supporting characters did add some real twists and fun to the story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a phenomenal story. It's gripping, suspenseful, romantic and intense. Jack is focused, confident, romantic and responsible, and he comes off as cold and unfeeling. Kate is strong, caring, brave, and insecure. This is such a brilliantly written book, the storyline grabs your attention from page one and keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Every character and every mystery and twist just makes it harder and harder to put down. Put it at the top of your TBR list, but don't start it until you can finish it in one sitting.

This is romantic, steamy, amusing and entertaining. Nick is charming, insecure and romantic. Isobel is stubborn, headstrong and snarky. Nick and Isobel are in lust with each other. But when it turns from lust to love for Nick, Isobel doesn't feel the same. She doesn't want to marry, and especially not to an English lord, who will own her and take her from Scotland. Fortunately for Nick he has some relatives who jump in to help him. There are some very funny moments, some not so funny moments, some eye opening moments and some dramatic moments that leave you with a lot of sympathy for Nick. The supporting characters are all fascinating, I hope that they all get their own stories. I recommend adding this to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a steamy, interesting and entertaining story. Max is bold, intense and a bit manipulative. Kitty is spunky, smart and independent. The storyline starts simply, but soon becomes very complicated. It involves secret desires, mystery and charm. I love the secondary characters and the role each plays. It's a great story that leaves you a good feeling. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candid Book Reviews. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a captivating, romantic, suspenseful and thrilling story. Hugh is such a sweet, charming and honorable man. Devona is strong, determined, vulnerable and brave. Antoine is kind, generous and responsible. Sybilla is brave, strong and sweet. The storyline grabs you from the first and keeps you turning the pages to see what will happen, who will get in trouble, what the King will do and what kind of person is Ranouf really is. There drama and suspense in every story in the book. And a few surprising twists at the end. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is emotional, heartbreaking, suspenseful and engrossing. Nate is stubborn, honorable, protective and sensitive. Claire is determined, confident and caring. Their affection for each other, and the love they shared for Claire's husband Steve should have brought Nate and Claire closer when he was killed, instead it drove Nate to shut everyone out. When Claire demands his attention, Nate has to fight his guilt and attraction. The two are very sympathetic, but Nate brings out a little extra sympathy. It's an intriguing, sweet, and heartbreaking story that I couldn't put down. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.