Unstoppable by Lynn Crandall

March 14, 2016 By 21 Comments

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Unstoppable by Lynn Crandall
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full (234 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rated: 4 stars
Review by Poppy

Reeling from the recent Project Powering battle with the evil Nexus Group, were-lynx and veterinarian Lara Monroe struggles with thwarting the group’s plans to eliminate her colony while dealing with her own traumatic past. Still, when her fellow colony cat – and secret crush – Booker Chase needs help, she’s willing to use her special healing touch to help him survive his emotional hell.

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In the epic conclusion of the Fierce Hearts series, the colony takes its biggest risk of all to shut down the Nexus Group forever – will Lara and Booker survive to take their second chance at love?

This story starts off with immediate tension. Our heroine, Lara, is in danger right off that bat. She’s attacked and does her best to protect herself (can I just say how much I love a kick-butt heroine?) but is simply overwhelmed. Thankfully, Booker is nearby to help.

Some time ago, I read another book in this series (Secrets), so have some insight into the backstory and world-building here. Still, I clearly missed something in between the books, so the martial law that’s been imposed on the town was unexpected. The tension due to this conflict is almost unbearable at times. Everyone is tip-toeing around and worried about a million different things. And it’s all building to the crescendo at the end…

Author Lynn Crandall has a wonderful way with words and description. She makes the scenes and characters come to life in her books, and this one was no exception. The shifters, the setting, the soldiers are all described clearly but not to the point where my eyes glazed over. She also balances the romance with the suspense nicely, and I’d say this book is split right down the middle, so should appeal to both romance readers and those who prefer suspense.

The relationship between Lara and Booker was incredibly sweet… friends first and so much affection and trust from the start. They have their share of bumps, but I never doubted they’d make it through.

I do wish I’d read all the books in order. While the author does a good job catching readers up who aren’t entirely familiar with the series, I still feel that I missed things and that my experience with the book would have been much richer if I’d read them all. With the author’s writing skill and the interesting plot line, I’m sure I’d have been completely engaged in them all and am comfortable recommending this series to lovers of paranormal romance and suspense.

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Home Ice by Katie Kenyhercz

February 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Home Ice by Katie Kenyhercz
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (133 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Quince

Lorelai Kelly was mere inches from her Olympic goal, but a broken ankle landing a triple axel in the spotlight forced her to delay the gold medal hunt another four years. Now she’s starring in the Sin City on Ice show to make ends meet and focused on a comeback that keeps eluding her grasp.

Dylan gained national attention in his early teens and went on to become the NHL’s youngest captain and leading scorer in his second season. He breathed new life into a sport that had been dying in the States, but it’s lonely at the top. Now the captain of the Vegas Sinners team is feeling the pressure and looking for something more.
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America’s ice princess might be the only one who can help his current slump—and Dylan’s way of expressing thanks could undermine everything Lori has worked for. Can two people who spend their lives on the ice thaw just enough to let each other in?

Two top athletes who have so many personal issues to deal with meet and fall in love. On their way to happy ending, they have to go through a lot of trials and tribulations.

I have a very mixed feelings about this story. On the one hand characters are great, complex and well written. I find Dylan (the hero) sweet and gentle and so supportive. The other character that falls under this category of greatness is Lorelai’s (the heroine) friend Margo. She is such a colorful lady and I enjoyed reading about her performing group called Divas.

On the other hand the relationship between Dylan and Lorelai just doesn’t seem real. The reason for that lies in the story which does not focus so much on the building their relationship as much as it deals with problems Lorelai and Dylan face individually. These problems are connected with their performance in their chosen sports and they reflect on their relationship. In case of Lorelai she was just over the top sometimes. If only story was more focused on the relationship between Lorelai and Dylan, and less on how they dealt with their problems by themselves it would have been much better.

Still there are another good parts of the story that I liked, especially the friendship between Lorelai and Margo. They are complete opposites and Margo is exactly why Lorelai need her as a friend.

Although this story was not perfect match for me, readers who like sports romances might find it interesting, as well as readers who are following this series.

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Heath’s Hope: A Beauford Bend Novella by Alicia Hunter Pace

February 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Heath’s Hope: A Beauford Bend Novella by Alicia Hunter Pace
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (99 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Heath Beckett would have never moved his renowned stained glass business to the artisan boutique town of Beauford, Tennessee, if he’d thought there was any chance Hope MacKenzie would return there. Ambitious and career-minded Hope left him with a bleeding heart years ago when she couldn’t fathom that his art would ever turn out to be more than a hobby.

Now she’s back because her family’s bank needs her desperately. Although she reluctantly settles into a quiet life in her hometown, she’s soon embraced by the knitting circle at a local shop, and Hope finally begins to understand the charms of small-town living: the neighbors who truly care for you and the slower pace that affords an appreciation of more simple joys.

She steers clear of Heath, knowing she foolishly lost her chance with him long ago. But when she gives a personal loan to the women who own the local knitting shop without consulting Heath, who has helped them with their finances for years, the two must work together to ensure the ladies’ business plan is in tip-top shape.
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Surely a man capable of creating such pure beauty has a heart that can forgive. But can he still love?

Time has a way of maturing youthful infatuation into mature love but it doesn’t come without some growing pains.

Heath and Hope met in college and made plans. Well, Hope made plans and when Heath’s “hobby” led him in a different direction she pushed him further away. It would be a one of the few compulsive decisions she made, but it was a doozy with consequences that stole years from them.

The rekindled tension starts building for Hope as soon as she sees a familiar piece of artwork hanging in Heath’s store and Heath seems to have never let it rest. That tension explodes with the catalyst of Hope’s decision to loan some money to the sweet Stinson twins and gives new meaning to the term angry sex. If was obvious they both needed and had tried to avoid the connection as long as possible but like a magnet to steel, these two would always be drawn to one another. It was really beautiful.

I had to side with Hope on her obsession with one specific piece of male real estate, I kind of love snuggling up to that sweet spot, too. I knew she’d find her way back into Heath’s arms and more importantly his heart but these two are as stubborn as they can be. They’re both a little wary of getting their hearts broken again, too. I knew when they finally started to communicate they’d be alright. And Heath, sweet socially awkward Heath, he was precious and I couldn’t wait for Hope to admit it, too.

This is sweet and sensual addition to the Beauford series. The author has created a fantastic setting with the town of Beauford, Tennessee and I just love coming back to visit time and again. The secondary characters are so much fun and it’s great to see some favorites from other stories.

For a short story to warm you on a cold night, take a trip to Beauford Bend. Plus, there’s a cool bonus at the end of this book. Don’t miss it!

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Cursed by Charmaine Ross

October 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Cursed by Charmaine Ross
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (115 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

After years of abuse and torture at the hands of her father, Katia uses her genetically engineered “gift” to destroy the lab that has been her living hell.

She wakes from the explosion to find she’s been transported more than a hundred years into the future to a new world where nothing makes sense. As handsome and as kind as Dr. Julius Freeman is, Katia doesn’t buy his story that she’s been in a coma, and she certainly doesn’t trust him. She does know, however, that the horrors of her previous life have followed her to this century.
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Katia stirs more than strictly professional feelings within Julius, but he, too, harbors a dark secret that could threaten everything building between them. When Julius is attacked and kidnapped, Katia must face her demons and fight like she’s never fought before to save the man she loves.

Imagine a life so unbearable that death is the only release.

This is the only life that Katia has ever known. She has suffered physical, mental, and emotional abuse, and she has the scars to prove it. Frankly, I’m amazed that she can function at all. I must warn readers that Katia’s story does contain some graphic violence. Despite everything that Katia has been through, she still finds beauty in small things and tries to protect innocent people when she can. I admire her strength and kindness, particularly toward children. However her self esteem is very low. She believes that her power makes her evil. When Julius walks into her life, he tries to convince her that she is not the evil being her father tried to shape her into. Will Katia embrace her power, or let it destroy her and the one man she’s ever cared about?

Julius is a very good man who is exceedingly patient with Katia. His tenderness is truly touching. I wasn’t surprised when Katia and Julius developed feelings for each other. However, I think it happened a bit too quickly given the circumstances they met under. When Julius found Katia, she was barely alive and needed a lot of time to recover. Katia is understandably paranoid and suspicious of everyone she meets. She spends a lot of time brooding about this, and I must admit that I began to find those passages a bit repetitive. Although Katia does begin to let her guard down around Julius, most of their time together is spent with him nursing her back to health. Then the tables are turned and Katia has to rescue Julius after he is kidnapped. I would have liked to see them spend more time together on more equal footing in order for their connection to feel more genuine.

The last part of Cursed is very fast paced and had me flying through the pages. Each time I thought Katia and Julius were safe, something else would happen and they were plunged back in danger. I really had no idea how their story would end. The conclusion is satisfying, but I still have some doubts concerning Katia and Julius’ future. I can only hope that Ms. Ross has a sequel in the works to answer my lingering questions.

Overall, I liked Cursed. Katia is a well rounded character who deserves every shred of happiness she can get. I recommend Cursed to anyone who enjoys fast paced science fiction with a bit of romance.

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Making it Real by Synithia Williams

August 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Making it Real by Synithia Williams
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (164 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Quince

After five years in prison, Kareem Henderson is starting his life over. Though business is good at his barbershop, his goal is to open a high-end gentlemen’s salon. But the road back is rough, and he needs connections in the society he once snubbed to make his dream a reality. He just never expected his second chance to come from the sexy female barber he hired last year.

Patrice “Neecie” Baldwin escaped the pressure of being the perfect daughter in one of North Carolina’s most prestigious families to live life on her own. When family responsibilities call her home, she fears going back will expose her to the pressures that nearly ruined her. Neecie needs a shield, and tall, handsome, bad boy Kareem seems impenetrable. So she offers him a deal: If he’ll pretend to be her fiance, she’ll introduce him to all of her well-connected relatives.
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But the more time they spend together, the more the irresistible attraction between them builds. They’re from such different worlds, but can this fake relationship make the cut and become something very real?

Making it Real is a story about two people who are drawn to one another by faith. Kareem Henderson is an owner of the shop where Patrice “Neecie” Baldwin works. When her brother forces her to come back home she decided to bring Kareem with her as her fake fiancée. But soon their pretense turns into something real.

The story focuses on building a relationship between two very wounded and fragile people. Both Kareem and Patrice have to learn to trust one another, and to let go of the past. I was hooked on the story from chapter one and wanted to know how the characters will get out from the emotional mess they got themselves into.

Both characters are well developed. At first I found Kareem a bit too much alpha, i.e. dominant and possessing, but in the end he realized a few things. He earned a lesson or two and turned out just fine. Patrice is his perfect match. She does not want to be pushed around by anyone. She’s a strong and independent girl who knows how to take a stand. The conflict between Kareem and Patrice is well done and realistic and it is character driven. Also, the sex scenes are well written and very hot. Furthermore, I liked the interaction that Kareem and Patrice have with their respective families, and also I liked their families. They are complete opposite, but they both care about their members.

Still the story has a few weak points. I couldn’t understand why Kareem and Patrice choose to stay in her parent’s house when her parents obviously didn’t like him. Also, I could not quite understand how Patrice’s older brother can have a teen son when their parents are celebrating 30 years marriage anniversary.

Beside this I enjoyed reading this story. It was a fast and fun read.

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The Confection Connection by Monica Tillery

May 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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The Confection Connection by Monica Tillery
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (92 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

After appearing on a popular reality cooking show, Carly Piper’s newly opened bakery is landing her in debt. Making the cakes for the celebrity wedding of the year might be the answer to all her troubles.

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Stuck traveling together to keep up appearances, the pair finds themselves cozying up to the idea of making their fake relationship real. But a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity leaves these two wondering whether they have the right recipe for success after all. Can Michael and Carly create something lasting or is their love a half-baked proposal?

Carly Piper loves her bakery, Caketopia, but funds are tight. She has to leave her assistant behind to deal with a repair guy, so she goes to make a big sales pitch alone. A country music star and his celebrity actress fiancée are planning their wedding, and Carly is determined to get the gig for making their wedding cake. It could put her into the big time and mean she’d never be scraping to pay the bills ever again. Her day seems to go from bad to worse though, when her main competition, Michael Welch, is also at the hotel, pitching his own bakery, too. An administrative mix up means both Michael and Carly are booked into the same time-slot to give their spiel, but instead of fighting it out, they decide to go for broke and do it together. When they’re both hired, Carly is equal parts thrilled and scared. She and Michael don’t work as a team and with the chemistry sizzling between them, Carly isn’t sure they can fake their way through this. But she’s determined to try.

I really enjoyed both Carly and Michael’s characters. Neither are cookie cutter nor shallow. I found both of them to be complex and multi-layered. Better still, they didn’t fall over themselves to get together. Carly knows her attraction to Michael is dangerous and does her best to keep him at arm’s length. Michael, well used to his freedom and lighthearted ways, finds Carly’s prickly demeanor both entrancing and frustrating. Owners of their own bakeries, they’re strong willed, independent and stubborn people. So I found it particularly delightful to watch them come together, at first to hook the celebrity clients, and then later because they realized the depth of their romantic connection.

I also really liked how the plot was complex, a few smaller plots interwoven together. The author did an amazing job taking us along the wild ride of both Michael and Carly both having to work together for the glamorous wedding, making a quick cameo on the reality tv show that kick-started both their careers and the roller coaster of sharing a hotel room while pretending to be a romantic couple. I found the story to be fast paced, but still detailed enough to keep me hooked. I quickly grew attached to both main characters and found myself invested in their fake/real relationship. My only tiny quibble was that nothing about the plot or situation was really stunningly unique. Fun, lighthearted and exceptionally written, this is nevertheless a story similar enough to a few others I’ve read over the last couple of years. That doesn’t detract from how enjoyable I found this, but I’d have loved even just a small challenge or unique twist on the path Michael and Carly took.

I found this to be a very well written story, with exceptionally interesting and vividly drawn characters. The plot was strong and well-woven and overall I greatly enjoyed every moment. Some steamy (though not overly explicit) sex scenes and enough chemistry to light a room on fire add a delicious zing to the story and I found the scenes tastefully and sensually written. A perfect book to curl up with one weekend to while away the time. Recommended.

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His Wicked Celtic Kiss by Karyn Gerrard

March 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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His Wicked Celtic Kiss by Karyn Gerrard
Wicked Men of Rockland Book 2
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (181 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

It took just one teasing wink and a sexy Irish lilt from bad boy Lorcan Byrne to turn Julie Denison’s world upside down. The problem is, he’s only in town for six months, and happily ever after isn’t in this world traveler’s vocabulary.

Julie’s worked hard to get her life in a good place – dropping substantial weight and getting a great job at her friend’s bakery. But this handsome charmer is just as tempting as any of the decadent pastries she sells, and she can’t resist his advances for long. Julie fully expects Lorcan to break her heart—but she’s planning to enjoy every second she can of their explosive chemistry.
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After years of danger as a soldier and a spy, Lorcan fled to tiny Rockland, Maryland for some boring downtime. He didn’t count on meeting someone who could ignite his libido and soothe his damaged heart, and their passion soon leads to deeper feelings. But can Julie convince Lorcan he has more to offer her than just his wicked Celtic kiss?

The coming together of this damaged hero and heroine may heal their hearts.

A very well written story. This is the second book in this series which can totally be read as a standalone. The story was written in keeping in mind the characters. They shined throughout.

The beginning was great and from then on I was happily anticipating what would happen and how their relationship would develop. Every chapter and page from the beginning increased the anticipation with the well written and descriptive words and the burning passion and chemistry between the lead characters.

What I loved about this book was that Ms. Gerrard wrote and framed all the characters in a way that even the minor secondary characters felt special and enhanced the whole story. The multiple points-of-view not only gave me an idea what the characters were feeling and thinking but made me understand the plot a lot deeper.

However, the ending was a little disappointing for me. Not throw the book disappointing, just not what I expected. What I anticipated and what happened were very far apart in a good and a bad way. In a good way because what happened was surprising and I like surprises. The ending was simple, I was looking for more drama and action, nonetheless, it was satisfying.

This is a read for those who love contemporary romance with damaged heroes that will likely touch your heart.

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Undercover Heat by Tami Lund

March 23, 2015 By 1 Comment

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Undercover Heat by Tami Lund
Publisher: Crimson Romance/ F+W
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (107 pages)
Heat level: Sensual
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Willow

A year ago, agent Kyra Sanders almost closed the case of her career—almost, but not quite. Her boyfriend and colleague ended up cheating on her with the perp she was chasing, blowing the case and ruining Kyra’s belief in happily ever after. When she’s given a second chance to catch this crook, she’s determined not to let anything interfere.

Quinn Daniels is an FBI agent with a hell of a skeleton in his closet: his father was a career criminal. Locked up in federal prison, he still manages to torment Quinn, never letting him forget that he failed as a son and a human being. Hard-drinking, hard-talking Quinn vows to stay on the straight and narrow.

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This amazing novel is everything I hoped for and more!!

Quinn and Kyra are both brilliant and complex characters that – though they came from completely different backgrounds – share the same struggles. The way Ms Lund portrayed these characters from their emotions and heated reactions down to their very witty banter and chemistry was excellent. I instantly fell for Quinn and Kyra.

In such a short amount of time, Ms Lund created two amazing characters with intense backgrounds; I really didn’t want the novel to end.

Undercover Heat has a very well thought out plot and is quite easy to follow along with. Ms Lund has taken the idea of finding your love in the workplace (even though it may not be what you were looking for) and putting a very exciting spin on it.

Discovering that Undercover Heat is the second book in the ‘Tough love’ series – though can be read as a stand alone novel – makes me really want to read Naked Truth (Tough love #1).

I finished this book in a day; I actually ended up missing my train stop because I was so into this novel. I highly recommend Undercover Heat to those romance readers out there and I very much look forward to reading more of Ms Lund’s work in the future.

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Truth Within Dreams by Elizabeth Boyce

March 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Truth Within Dreams by Elizabeth Boyce
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (220 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Bluet

When Henry De Vere wakes up naked in bed with his longtime friend Claudia Baxter, it is his fondest dream and his worst nightmare come true. Could he truly have compromised one of his dearest friends without even the benefit of remembering it? Plagued by somnambulism his whole life, Henry fears his baser nature has asserted itself, and insists on doing the honorable thing to marry Claudia.
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Claudia’s plan to stage her own ruination and escape marriage to the churlish and elderly Sir Saint had seemed foolproof. She was sure the kindly Henry wouldn’t mind helping her out … but somehow she hadn’t counted on him actually proposing.

Their illicit encounter awakens feelings long buried for each. Will this preposterous scheme result in a happier ending than either could have hoped for?

Claudia Baxter has a problem. She’s about to be married off to an aging dandy, and she has to find a way to get out of it. Her parents are determined to see her settled, so drastic action is called for. Her twin brother’s dear friend (and her childhood companion) Henry De Vere has come to visit. When they were children, Claudia always took part in their games and escapades, in fact, she was the instigator of many of them. So now, she concocts a plan. She will sneak into Henry’s bed, and make it appear that she is ruined, so her elderly suitor will reject her. What Claudia doesn’t know is that Henry has suffered from sleepwalking for most of his life, which has put him in a lot of precarious, embarrassing, and dangerous situations. Only recently has Henry begun to believe that the problem is going away. Now Henry wakes to find Claudia in his bed, the whole household is awoken and crowds into his room, believing the worst. The “props” that Claudia used make it appear that not only was she ruined, but tortured in the process. Henry believes the worst, that he ravaged Claudia while he was sleepwalking and is filled with guilt and self loathing.

Henry is such a dear man, my heart broke to see him suffering. He was so filled with remorse and anxious to put everything right. Making it worse is the fact that Henry has been attracted to Claudia, but never acted on it because of his sleeping disorder. He felt that he was not safe to be around, so he planned never to marry. He now offers to marry Claudia right away, but he has become a villain, and is banished from the Baxter household. I had a harder time with Claudia and her scheme. She went ahead with her plan without letting Henry know, and then, even when they had a chance to talk together before Henry had to leave, she didn’t tell him the truth. I found her a little weak for just not turning down the marriage her parents were trying to arrange in the first place.

Once Henry accidentally stumbled into what really happened, he concocted a scheme to get back at Claudia. While I’m not a fan of paybacks, unless it’s at the villain’s expense, I did feel that Henry deserved to get some of his own back. It was this painful incident that finally made Claudia realize just what she had done, and the consequences for Henry. Despite these reservations, the book did make for a unique and entertaining read. If you enjoy a historical romp, or a little madcap short story, Truth Within Dreams will fit the bill.

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Honor Among Thieves by Elizabeth Boyce

March 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Honor Among Thieves by Elizabeth Boyce
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (203 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Grave robbing ain’t no job for a lady…

To pay off her recently deceased brother’s debts, however, Lorna Robbins must take drastic measures. When she happens upon a resurrectionist gang stealing his corpse, she does the unthinkable and joins the criminal outfit to save her family estate and her younger sibling. For the first time in her lonely, duty-driven life, Lorna finds herself leading a treacherous and exciting double existence. By day, she becomes a popular lady of the ton, relying on society gossip to help her body-snatching gang. By night, she becomes the grave robber known only as the Blackbird.

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The grisly business of grave robbers, who are called resurrectionists, permeates Honor Among Thieves. My curiosity about how romance could possibly survive in such an environment kept me reading fast and turning pages.

Lorna Robbins finds herself in the middle of the resurrectionists’ business as she tries to save her seven-year-old brother’s inheritance. The Crib Cross Gang, resurrectionists, makes her one of their group and give her the nickname “Blackbird.” She is a valuable addition to their gang.

Brandon Dewhurst, a doctor who saw too much death in the war, has a difficult time with the procuring of fresh bodies for research. But he sees the value of what is gained from dissecting, examining, and recording the findings for the advancement of medical knowledge that will help doctors learn more about how to treat future patients.

Neither Lorna nor Brandon like the position they are put in. Yet, each of them perseveres as a means to an end. As they deal with Society, friends, resurrectionists, and lurking danger, love slips in, ignoring the gruesomeness that assaults the senses in the scenes that deal with dead bodies and the rivalry among grave robbing gangs.

The love scenes take the reader where the senses are heightened in a very different way. Also, the scenes with friends, both new and old, reveal very different facets of Brandon and Lorna. Their true personalities seem to surface.

How Elizabeth Royce weaves together gruesome dealings, mores of early nineteenth century England, along with loyalty, and love, in order to create a love story with a happy-ever-after, makes unusual, interesting reading.

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