Book Reviews by duelalias

This is a sweet, romantic, captivating and entertaining story. Kit is fascinating, he's charming, kind, caring and honorable. Even though he planned on stealing from the estate, his true character showed. Verity is spunky, smart, independent, and caring, yet vulnerable. Kit needed money to buy a new ship, so he decided to take it from his father's estate. Only when he shows up, everyone mistakes him for the missing Duke, so he goes with that. He wasn't counting on finding the Dukes wife and son so irresistible and vulnerable, or finding that he'd care. It's a great addition to the series, and I recommend adding them all 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 story that full of sketchy characters, suspense and intrigue. Nicholas is a kind, generous, naive and charming man. Rose is a sweet, caring, strong and smart woman. After her husband's death, Rose takes a post as a governess for Nicholas's father. Nicholas, for the first time ever, finds himself attracted to a woman, but Rose has no interest in romance. Weird things start to happen when the man who informed her of her husband's death shows up. Death, illness and strife invade the mansion and while Rose investigates the unexplained death of her husband, Nicholas gets more involved with the man she thinks is responsible for it. There's not a lot of romance going on, but what does occur is sweet and loving. It's a fascinating story that I could not put down. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an exciting, romantic, entertaining and enjoyable story. My favorite of the series so far. Ronan is kind, honorable and stubborn. Think is a little self absorbed and spoiled, but also caring and brave. Rhoni comes across Ronan as she's visiting the place of her birth when he washes up on shore barely alive, after losing his home and wife to invaders, and being tortured. Rhoni is instantly and intensely drawn to him, and him to her, until he finds out that she's Norman. As he recovers and makes plans for revenge, she hopes to convince him that they should marry. There is good drama, and bad drama, while former enemies learn to trust and become friends. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This storyline has so much angst, adversity, triumph and love. Caedmon was raised to be a proud, loyal Saxon, but he struggles to find his way in a land that is not his own. That is how he finds himself witnessing the slaughter of a Saxon family, which causes even more confusion. He keeps fighting with those who perpetrated the crime, until he almost dies. When he wakes from the injuries he suffered, he finds the most enchanting woman. Unfortunately for him, she is the sole survivor of the massacre he regrets, Agneta. She was taken in by the nuns when she was found alone and desolate at her home. He wants to take her with him when she leaves, but she hates him for the part he played in her family's demise. A year later he is fleeing the country he was raised in, and he arranges for them to marry. It's not exactly a happy marriage, there is attraction, but no forgiveness. Then he gets the shock of his life, and runs away to fight the Holy War. He finds family, and she discovers ...

This is an intriguing story that is full of drama, humor and romance, and is rich with history. (Too much history for my liking) Jonathan is bold, confident and chivalrous. Amelia is sweet, stubborn, somewhat shallow, snarky and smart. After taking over the ship that she and her maid were on, and finding out who Amelia is, Jonathan decides to ransom her. He thinks he's being a gentleman, she thinks he's a rake and a traitor. So all they do is bicker. Then Jake convinces Jonathan that she'd make a good wife for him, Jonathan vows to charm her. Not so easily done he finally consents to send her home. Then chases after her, but he's too late, the British have her. Time goes by and a friend convinces him to go to England to get her, and he ends up having to duel with her father. It is a really fascinating story, but I did skip through the parts of the history. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a captivating, dramatic and romantic story. Eaden is serious, dutiful and likable. Fiona is kind, brave and determined. Fiona goes to Scotland to regroup after breaking up with her fiancee, and suddenly finds herself thrown back in time, and embroiled in a clan war. Eadan, as Laird, decides to question her after she is discovered in the castle. Only he can't concentrate on the interrogation, he's distracted by the pull he feels towards her. Fiona's confused by her feelings for the man who threatens her, and the atmosphere around her. The war between the clans, and the betrayal of the servants, unite Eadan and Fiona. And the more time they spend together, the more they want each other. Intrigue and betrayal surround them while attraction blooms between them. It's a great time travel story and I can't wait to read the next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Exclusive ARC. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, dramatic, amusing and entertaining. Robert is determined, bold, c*cky and stubborn. Bella is spunky, confident and caring. Robert is fascinated by Bella after she denies him, he see her as a challenge, and decides to teach her a lesson about life. Robert ignites Bella's fire by assuming that he can make her fall for him, and she decides to play him game, and win. Neither imagined that they would fall in love, and both fought it. The relationship is intense and very entertaining, filled with drama and angst. The side story between Isabelle and Quinn is romantic and sweet. Finding out who Catherine is is a shock. I enjoyed reading it and I look forward to reading more books by this author. I received a complimentary copy of this book. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a heart-felt story of love, loss, friendship and responsibility. Jared is a man who is dedicated to living his life without ties. He's caring and honorable, but he's also very stubborn and short sighted. Jenny is sweet, kind, caring and determined. He hired her to be temporary nanny for his friends baby, but from the minute he sets eyes on her, she turns his life upside down. She grew up an orphan and resents his unfeeling attitude towards the baby. He thinks that he's doing what's best. She falls hard for him and baby, but he does everything he can to concentrate on his recovery, and finding a home for the baby. They often bicker about his responsibility to the baby, she thinks his friend would want him to raise her, he thinks she's better off elsewhere. While his feelings gradually shift, he stays determined to back overseas. It does have a HEA, but he literally waits until the last minute. It's a must for your TBR list. I received a complimentary cop...

This is a sweet, romantic story. Alexander is a reformed rake who wants to end the constant pursuit of women trying to catch him. Katherine is a sweet, fiery woman who is now penniless thanks to her father dying without a will. Her bad idea solution to that is to get drunk, his solution is to marry her. Love was not supposed to be part of the bargain, freedom was. They soon realize that they have feelings for one another, unfortunately it's not a relationship that's without drama or sabotage. I love this couple, they are so easily likable and romantic. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is steamy, sweet, heartwarming and romantic. Cam is sweet, funny, sexy and irresistible. He's a loving and devoted father who puts his daughter's well being first. Meagan is warm, caring and giving. Hired to temporarily take care of Cams daughter, Meagan falls both daughter and daddy. Cam just wants some no strings, uncomplicated adult time with Meagan, until he realizes that he has fallen for her. What they have with each other is hot and intense, but what they share with April is sweet, deep and meaningful. Unfortunately they don't have the support of any of the family, which unites them against the family. This has the perfect blend of steamy and sweet and belongs on your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Exclusive ARC. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a romantic, interesting, amusing and entertaining story filled with the most unusual characters and strange characters. Sawyer is charismatic, humble and intriguing. Vivian is sweet and calm. Instantly attracted to each other, he procrastinates calling on her because someone is already vying for her hand. As far as she's concerned, the other man is a waste of time and she wants Sawyer. When they are together they are romantic and funny, when they're apart they're miserable. Fanny, Lord Phillip and Calvin are fascinating characters, the things they think and say leave you shaking your head. It's not a very exciting story, but it is very entertaining. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an interesting and engrossing story with some intense situations and lots of suspense. Nix is confident, charming and sweet. Melly is stubborn, insecure and vulnerable. A previous one night stand sets up a very awkward and tense relationship between them, brought on by her father. Add to that a man bent on revenge, and a possible traitor, and it becomes an entertaining and enjoyable book. This is a great series where each book is better than the last. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an interesting saga of family, survival, mystery and suspense. Zachariah is intense, honorable, charismatic and condescending. Savannah is stubborn, strong, mysterious and caring. She's determined to get him to take her Santa Fe, he's determined to show her that she's too weak to make it. Unfortunately for him, circumstances show her to be stronger and more resilient than he expected. They mystery of her past, and her need to get away from her stepfather prompt her to go, no matter the cost. And it's one disaster after another. The end of the book was very unexpected. It's definitely more action than romance, but it's an intriguing storyline. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reading Deals. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a captivating story of love, loyalty, betrayal, family and power. Michael is a caring, charming and noble man, but he's not great with his duties. March is a strong, determined, loyal and loving, yet insecure woman. Left to raise her 3 siblings on her own at 16, she has struggled to provide the basic necessities they need. When desperation hits, she resorts to embezzling from her own dowry to get the money they need, because repeated requests by her have been ignored. When they latest person responsible for her brothers estate finds out about the embezzlement, he vows to put her behind bars. Until he finds out exactly how they are living. But betrayal and resentment by a cousin lays ruin to all that she has done for her family. The storyline is engrossing and entertaining, and the characters are either lovable or disgusting. I found that I could not put the book down once I had started it. This is a must add for your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book f...

This is amusing, romantic and dramatic. Levi is uptight, stubborn and dedicated. Emily is smart, confident, efficient, caring and spunky. Both are intensely aware of the other from the minute they notice the other. Emily's had a crush on Levi for years, but he was with her sister. Levi has never really noticed Emily, until now. But he won't do anything about it, because she's his ex's little sister, she's an employee and he has too much on his plate already. Levi and Emily are good together, not just personally, but professionally too. They are steamy, sweet and amusing too. There's also some drama involving Levi and his brothers, and the fact 5hat nothing seems to go right for the resort. I enjoyed reading this and look forward to the next book in the series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout. Thus is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, sexy, romantic and captivating. Brady is cocky, charming, kind and entertaining. Izzie is strong, independent, loyal and stubborn. After raising the son Brady knows nothing about for 8 years, Izzie ends up moving in with him temporarily. While she falls for him, and fights her sisters last wish, Brady falls the child he doesn't know is his. It's a sweetly heartbreaking story with a very exciting and satisfying outcome. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is entertaining, suspenseful, intriguing and romantic. Mark is an obstinate and unbending man who is quick to judge, and slow to believe that which he doesn't want to. He's unfeeling and selfish, completely career oriented. Nicole was once a carefree, headstrong girl in love. Then her husband wrongly accused her being something she wasn't. They separated soon after marrying and she moved to France to protect her heart. 10 years later Mark tracks her down, but only because he wants something from her. A deal is made between them, but unforeseen circumstances turn their lives upside down. It's a heartbreaking yet sweet romance with wonderful characters. Add this one 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 romantic, interesting, entertaining and enjoyable. Clay is sweet, caring, unpretentious and a nice guy. Penny is stubborn, dedicated and independent. They were roommates in college, and Clay was half in love with Penny. After a break-up, Penny decides that they should have a pact. If they haven't found "the right one" in 15 years, they should marry. 15 years later Penny shows up at the class reunion, not looking for marriage, just change. And things start to change very quickly. It's a great book that I recommend adding 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 sexy, entertaining, suspenseful and engrossing. Tristan is condescending, stubborn, unforgiving and jealous. Victoria is dedicated, insecure, confused and lonely. A one night stand with her exes best friend turns into a crapshow that has the IRS breathing down their necks. Complicating matters is the fact that Vicky has been crushing on Tristan for years, but Tristan hates her, and yet sparks fly whenever they are near each other. It's a gripping storyline that has a very, very satisfying ending. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This steamy, dramatic, suspenseful and romantic. Trace is fun, sexy, confident and irresistible. Gretchen is independent, caring and vulnerable. Play time in Hawaii turns into an operation to save Gretchen's daughter, and Trace and his SEAL buddies are the perfect men for the job. Then life throws each of them danger and suspense. I loved the storyline, and the characters are interesting. Gretchen is both tough and soft, Trace is exciting and romantic, together they are entertaining and engaging. Add this one 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 exciting and fascinating story of love, loyalty and intrigue. Gabriel is charismatic, sweet, determined and entertaining. Amanda I independent, caring, stubborn and brave. Gabriel finds himself completely captivated by a woman he saved his brother from. She's mysterious and unpredictable, and he can't forget the passion she inspires in him. Amanda needs Harry's help, and is dismayed when his brother interferes with her plan. Then she realizes that Gabriel will do just as well. She isn't expecting to be drawn to Gabriel, she knows that he could ruin everything, but she can't stop herself from returning to him. Circumstances require her meet with Gabriel once, but her heart requires she continue to meet with him. The storyline captured my attention on page one, it and the characters kept it until the last page. It's such a brilliant story, I highly recommend adding it to the top of your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgal...