Book Reviews by duelalias

This is a fast paced, suspenseful and romantic story. Phillip is caring, chivalrous and charming. Honoria is quiet, sweet and naive. It's love at first sight for both when their eyes meet across a dance floor. But Honoria has a cousin who is determined to have her. And gets more desperate the longer she tells him no. Things get dangerous after Honoria throws him out of her life. This is a book that captures your attention and is hard to put down. It should be added to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a sad but heartwarming and romantic story. Kit is charming, captivating, amusing and thoughtful. Grace is stubborn, dedicated, sweet and afraid. After Kit's brother dies he leaves the military to go home and take his brothers title. While there he gets to know Grace, who is consoling his sister-in-law. While he doesn't plan on starting a relationship with her, he can't help falling in love with her. But Grace's plans don't include love, marriage or children. And his title may be temporary. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story with characters who inspire love, laughter and responsibility. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reading Deals. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, amusing, romantic and dramatic. Adam is selfish, immature and emotionally broken. Isabel is caring, kind, vulnerable and mysterious. It was hate, but also intense awareness, at first sight. Complete opposite personalities clash, morality against immortality and selfishness against love. Patience and Prudie add entertainment, love and excitement. The characters are fascinating, exciting. The storyline is captivating and engrossing, it was so hard to put down. The end of the story is brilliant, and Adam's reformation is heartwarming. This book belongs on 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 steamy, intense, romantic and sweet. Seth is sexy, stubborn, dedicated, caring and irresistible. Carrie is sweet, kind, smart and peppy. They meet in a grocery store, when he is there getting tampons for his 12 year old daughter, which she helps with, and are both intensely attracted to each other. She gives him her number in case he needs more help, and he begins flirting with her. But he ends up hiring her as a nanny, which makes a relationship a no no. But they only manage to hold off for a little while. They are fun and entertaining, both before and after they get together. I loved the storyline and the characters and look forward to reading the next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Duke's Wicked Wager: Promise Me A Handful of Horses This starts the series off with a bang. George is oblivious to the destruction he helped perpetrate, he thought it was all fun. Evelyn has been left at her selfish cad of a brother's mercy. She blames the Duke, even though she finds him intriguing, so she makes a wager with him. It's an entertaining book and I can't wait to see what happens next. Promise Me Daring This book is not very exciting until the end, but it is interesting. Frederic decides to have a house party , where Evelyn meets Adele and Lord Ashwood. Promise Me This Dance I really don't like Adele, she acts like she is Evelyn's mother when she is only Frederic's mistress. George is a tease, and does nothing but cause problems. Frederic is a changed man, and a hypocrite. Lord Ashwood is too eager to get Evelyn as his wife. Promise Me Your Heart It's decision time, for both George and Evelyn. This is a fun and romantic ending to ...

This is a captivating, romantic and suspenseful story. Andrew is hard and cold on the outside, but to those who love him, he is kind and caring. He's forgotten how to relax and have fun. Clara is sweet, spunky and alone. She has been in love with Andrew since she was 10, but he chose her twin sister to marry. But the sister disappeared, leaving rumors that Clara had something to do with it. Years later Andrew and Clara dance at his birthday ball, and after that he can't stop thinking about her. When he goes to call on her, he finds her unconscious on the floor with her brother standing over her. He quickly whisks her home and tells his family that they are getting married. But she doesn't want to marry a man who doesn't love her, and was engaged to her sister. While Andrew tries to convince her of his love, she tries to believe him. And during this time he must protect her from the person who is trying to kill her. It has a great storyline and interesting characters, an...

The Lady and The Duke This is dramatic and sort of sad. Poor Lydia, every time she thinks that maybe she found a man that she could marry, someone else comes along and takes him. But there's only one man she wants, and he's off limits. Edwin is a great guy in the beginning, he's kind, unpretentious and fun. Then his momma puts her foot down. So no matter how much he wants to marry Lydia, she won't let him. The mothers and aunt are cold and selfish, all of the men are sweet and charming. The Duke of My Heart This is an entertaining and amusing story. It's sweet, romantic and enjoyable. Iris is very shy, awkward and brave. Ewan is quiet, determined, charming and engaging. I love the storyline, but the writing could have been better. So it's worth adding to your TBR list, the storyline is that intriguing. Annabelle Enchants The Rejected Earl This is full of drama and angst. Annabelle is rebellious, independent and naive. Floyd is ambitious and stubborn. The s...

This is dramatic and sort of sad. Poor Lydia, every time she thinks that maybe she found a man that she could marry, someone else comes along and takes him. But there's only one man she wants, and he's off limits. Edwin is a great guy in the beginning, he's kind, unpretentious and fun. Then his momma puts her foot down. So no matter how much he wants to marry Lydia, she won't let him. The mothers and aunt are cold and selfish, all of the men are sweet and charming.

This is romantic, exciting, suspenseful and highly amusing. Oliver is honorable, charismatic and captivating. Blaike is strong, spunky, brave and caring. Having previously met and developed feelings, attraction and longing become harder to ignore after Oliver rescues Blaike and her sister from being kidnapped and they end up on his ship sailing back to England. They're very entertaining, as are the crew, but M'lady Lottie is hilarious. I loved everything about this book, and it's a great addition to the series. Which I recommend adding 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 a captivating and suspenseful story of love and loss. Tate is an intriguing but emotionally broken man who has shut himself away from the world, and from life. Willow is a determined and sassy woman who's out to prove that her ancestors were innocent of the crime that they were accused of. She wasn't expecting to feel sympathy, or anything, for the reclusive owner of the house. He was not expecting to have any feelings for anyone ever. But love sneaks it's way into their lives and complicates matters. Tate is very charming and sweet when he wants to be, but he can't decide if he wants to be. It's a very touching and romantic story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

I'm not sure where this is going, but I can't wait to find out. Mark seemed a little bit creepy in the beginning and then not too much, but maybe again? The storyline is intriguing, an unexpected encounter turns to something else completely. Mark does not seem like management material, he's not very professional, on top of being creepy, Carissa is high spirited but mature, Dana behaves old fashionedly, but also immature and the geeky Jamie comes off more like a jock. I think my favorite character is Anthony. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is brilliant. It's romantic, sweet, suspenseful, amusing and entertaining. It goes beyond a HEA to a very enjoyable and entertaining ending. Nash is kind, charming, funny and irresistible. Penelope is strong, brave, sweet and caring. It was love at first sight for Nash, even with the bandages on her face and head from her recent accident, but Penelope was too young. 4 years later they meet again, and he is just as taken. Unfortunately Penelope has a psycho cousin who lives to torment her and wishes her ill. The storyline is full of drama, suspense and entertainment. The characters are fascinating, and the way the story unfolds is brilliant. Add this one to the top of 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 a gripping and suspenseful story full of twists and surprises. The romance between Rick and Sin adds an exciting element to a brilliant storyline. Rick is a brave, determined and caring man who is emotionally stubborn. Sin is a naive, brave, confused and independent woman who is determined to take down a dirty cop. Only she's not convinced that he's guilty. They have to fight their attraction because it complicates an already complicated situation. But they are perfect for each other, because they have a lot in common. I couldn't put this down once I started reading it, and it's a book that I recommend adding to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is interesting, intense and engrossing. Rolf is confident, condescending, cocky and stubborn. Glory is smart, insecure, weak and snarky. Rolf is such a super dick in the beginning, but he gradually developed into a caring and kind man. And what he does at the end is adorable. Glory is a sweet woman who puts everyone ahead of her. With the way her father was already treating her, when Rolf started his crap, she should have left. Unfortunately she had no confidence in herself, and felt too responsible for her father. The storyline is great and all the characters have vastly different personalities so there is always conflict, some of it is even amusing. I very much enjoyed reading it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a sad story with a happy ending. Anker is sweet, caring and honorable. Lena is stubborn, independent and untrusting. After her house burns down Lena reluctantly marries her neighbor, who was her deceased husband's best friend, but in name only, and only for the winter. While Anker has feelings for Lena and wishes for a real marriage, Lena refuses to trust in him and God again. But she finds herself fighting herself about what she feels for him. Anker patiently and lovingly waits and hopes for the best. She doesn't make it easy on him, she fights every step of the way. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, romantic and interesting. Linc is kind, caring and hard working, and lonely. So he decides to marry Elzbieta since she couldn't marry the man she was originally supposed to. Elzbieta is a sweet, hard-working woman who needs to get away from her family and agrees to marry Linc. They unexpectedly and unknowingly meet on the way to Texas. As they get to know each other, both wish that they weren't betrothed to another. It's a sweet and charming story with a fun ending. 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 engrossing. Rory is stubborn, insecure, caring unpredictable, cold and sweet. Emery is smart, hyper, personable and stubborn. A one night stand turns into a one year marriage of convenience. Rory thought to keep his family off his back, Emery thought to put a little fun into Rory's life, and to get a new start. But while Emery wouldn't mind the marriage lasting for longer than a year, Rory refuses to have feelings for her. The storyline is full of sweetness, angst and snarky comments. This is a great series and this book does not disappoint. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a romantic, engrossing and exciting story. Julian is a caring, chivalrous and irresistible man. Freddie is a strong, determined and vulnerable woman. Freddie flees when her guardian beats her for refusing to marry his son. She finds Julian in a pub and follows him aboard a ship. When he discovers her in his cabin, he sees the abuse and is instantly protective of her. Although he has an assignment that is imperative he does, he finds he can't just abandon her. So he takes her with him, then home, so that her guardian can't get to her. Along the way he realizes that he doesn't ever want to give her up. It's a captivating storyline with likable and interesting characters. This is a new author to me and I enjoyed her writing and look forward to more books by her. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, romantic, amusing and entertaining. Harry is confident, charming and determined. Merry is stubborn, headstrong and independent. After years of knowing Merry, Harry finds himself in love with her. His problem is that Merry has decided that being single is more appealing than marriage. When things start to happen that have him thinking that her life is in danger he's determined to keep her safe, and she's determined that it's all in his head. It makes for a romantic yet entertaining storyline. I loved this book and I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an entertaining and amusing love story with elements of intrigue and suspense. Samuel is amusing, confident and caring. Amelia is condescending, stubborn and bold. Both are snarky and both like to rile people, especially each other. What starts as a bet, turns into a fake betrothal and then into real love. The journey is fraught with intrigue, danger and laughs. It's a captivating story that I couldn't put down. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candid Book Reviews. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweetly romantic, unbelievably amusing and intriguingly suspenseful. Grant is determined, patient, insecure and chivalrous. Joanna is stubborn, wary, headstrong and snarky. Grant has been waiting for over a year for it to be the right time to woo Joanna. But 7 little old ladies, with their minds in the gutter, decide to play matchmakers. Grant wants it, but worries Joanna won't accept what he is. Joanna doesn't want it because she's just done with men, but she is wildly attracted to Grant. The storyline involves romance, hijinks, mystery and responsibility. There are a few unforeseen surprises, and quite a few unexpected funny moments. Maeve is one of my favorite authors and all her books should be 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 an amusing and entertaining story of love. Nicholas is stunned to find that the quiet, boring sister of his best friend is anything but. When she follows him to retrieve her brother, she loses her temper and completely fascinates him. Then he kisses her, and becomes besotted. Claire has always been the perfect lady, but now that she isn't under the gun to save the family, she realizes that she doesn't have to be perfect anymore. When she follows Nicholas and he turns out to not be the bad guy she thought he was, she relies on him to protect her reputation. Rumors start and he realizes that he wants to marry her, not just because it's right, but because he loves her. Only she doesn't believe in love, so her liking his kisses presents a huge problem. So while he's determined to win her, she's determined to have an agreement with him. He's very sweet and romantic while he's wooing her. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story that should be added to yo...

This is sweet, heartwarming, romantic and steamy. Jackson is a charismatic and caring guy who is still adrift after losing his dog. Amelia is an independent and determined woman who became fascinated with a man in a picture, the picture  being Jackson with his dog Katie. She moves to his hometown, but doesn't try to meet him. She does however find her home. Then Jackson brings an injured puppy to her office. But it's not love at first sight, at least not her for Jackson, but both fall for the puppy, and Jackson for her. It's sweet and a little amusing to see what lengths he'll go to in order to get a date with Amelia, and adopt Inca. When he finally gets his wish, it becomes hot and heavy between them. There are a couple of shocking moments near the end. One which makes Gabe into a major jerk. This is a great series so far, it'll be interesting to see what happens between Gabe and Thea. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest...

This is an emotional tangle of love, betrayal, secrets and guilt. Cash is stubborn, honorable, caring and wary. Holly is stubborn, kind, insecure and sweet. Where her best friend, Georgia, marries her high school crush, Holly is devastated and angry, so she distances herself from them. After Georgia dies Holly comes back to their hometown to watch over Georgia's daughter. Drama soon kicks in that has Holly and Cash clashing over the past, and fighting the attraction between them. There is so much anger and hurt and doubt in each of them, towards each other and in themselves, but each just wants to heal the pain for the other. It's an engrossing and suspenseful storyline with great characters that I couldn't put down. The end was so intense and sweet that I couldn't help crying. I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an emotional and dramatic story about a love that was torn apart by time and misunderstandings. Stryder left his home town and the woman he loved so that he could make a better future for them. But life takes time, so much time that Melody thought he abandoned her, just like her mother. When he comes back to town to win her again, she's too angry, hurt and depressed to listen to him. The twist in the storyline makes their story even sadder. However it does have a very sweet and very romantic ending. Bonnie is so could at weaving a story that is both heart-wrenching and sweetly romantic. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweetly romantic, heartbreakingly sad and emotionally charged. Asher is a tortured soul who is both physically and emotionally damaged, but remains a charming, romantic and caring man. Savannah is a naive and defeated, yet very determined woman. Their story is a combination of trust, betrayal, compassion acceptance and love. The beginning is heartbreaking, the middle is sweet and romantic, and the end is heartwarming and captivating. I loved the storyline and most of the characters. I definitely didn't like her sister, what she did was wrong and unforgivable. The Southern charm was entertaining and enjoyable, the way that Asher settled accounts was very satisfying. I laughed, I cried, I got mad, I melted and I couldn't put it down. This is a must add 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 a brilliant storyline. Time travel, ghosts, love, friendship and betrayal come together to make a fascinating and intriguing story. The characters are captivating, both past and present, the offer entertainment and mystery. Hart and Lorna are a tragic love story whose past and present revive the love and heartbreak of their relationship. This is unique in that the time travel goes both ways for multiple characters. It's romantic and suspenseful and exciting. It's a must for your TBR list. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reading Deals. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is romantic, engrossing and amusing. Markus is heartbroken and stubborn, but he's also caring, honorable and charming. Phoebe is strong, kind, stubborn and insecure. Phoebe is hired to get Markus and his household back into being orderly and safe for his daughter. Initially they both fight the attraction between them, for totally different reasons, and one mutual reason. And while Markus is trying to get Phoebe to stay with him, two other men vie for her hand. There are some interesting characters, and some not very nice characters. The end of the story is captivating and amusing. I enjoyed reading it very much. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a suspenseful and engrossing story. Jean Luc's is a fascinating character, he's cocky, amusing, caring and honorable. He's a lawyer who prefers to spend his life on the high seas. Maribel is bold, smart, saucy and stubborn. As a child Maribel ended up on Jean Luc's ship, where they developed a bond based on mutual respect and admiration. An accident and conspiracy separate them for years, but eventually they meet again, and the drama and intrigue heat up again. They have an unusual relationship from the beginning that is entertaining and captivating. The storyline captures your attention and the characters capture your heart. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet and romantic, but also heartbreaking. Jake is loyal, honorable and determined. Olivia is tough, lonely and caring. Jake comes to her because he promised her brother he would help her, he didn't expect to fall in love. Liv grudgingly accepts his help, but can't help being drawn to him. But Jake is too honorable to sleep with her and then leave her. Things happen eventually, but it's the same night that he gets called back to duty. The end has a few surprises that you don't see coming, but are intriguing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.