Chameleon by Ashe Barker

July 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Chameleon by Ashe Barker
Totally Five Star Book 1
Publisher: Totally Bound
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (287 Pages)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Anal Play, Toys
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

A chance meeting, two strangers whose paths cross—in the same place at the same time, yet a world apart.
When mining engineer Ethan Savage spots the cloaked, veiled woman riding a donkey in the Moroccan desert, he can be forgiven for thinking that in some respects nothing much has changed in two thousand years. She wouldn’t look out of place in Biblical times. They pass, nod, smile politely and go their separate ways, two strangers a world apart.

But when, moments later, she rescues him from his crashed car, the first words she utters make Ethan realize that appearances can be deceptive. His little Berber peasant is not what she seems.
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Shifting effortlessly between her traditional roots in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and her professional life as the Totally Five Star hotel doctor, Fleur is a human chameleon, able to adapt and blend into any environment. At first irritated then amused by the handsome stranger, Fleur knows the assumptions he’s made about her. As their paths cross once more at the luxurious hotel, she realizes he, too, is not all he seems. This sexy Englishman holds the key to her most secret and sensual desires, dangerous yearnings she’s kept locked away for years. Now she has a choice to make.

Ethan is only in Marrakesh for a few days, then he’ll be gone and she’ll never see him again. No one will ever know, so surely it will do no harm? Can she pass up this opportunity? And once she’s trusted him with her body, experienced all he can offer, will she be able to return to her old life? Or will the sensual chameleon need to reinvent herself once again to fit into his world?

An incident brought two people together from completely different lives, cultures and countries.

Set in Marrakesh, Morocco, Chameleon depicts a story about a woman and how she learns to love her submissive side. Fleur’s first marriage showed her a side of humanity that left her doubting herself and her needs but a meeting with tourist in the Marrakesh desert opens her life and allows her to heal. Fleur’s previous marriage left her body black and blue and her soul just as bruised.

Ethan Savage’s knows the first impression of what you see may not always be what you get. Ethan is a mining engineer and a Dom. He can normally pick out a submissive when he sees one but he never thought he’d see one in Marrakesh.

Ethan and Fleur’s relationship is based on trust. And that I think it’s one of the best thing about this story. Their relationship is sizzling, erotic and a passion that could burn the pages of my e-reader. Chameleon contains heavy BDSM play. Beginning readers to this genre should be aware that Ethan is serious about his role as a Dom. Pain and passion go hand in hand in this book.

That being said I also think that Chameleon is a great Contemporary Romance with BDSM as a major theme but the romance is there as well. The romantic aspect of this book is slow going but totally worth it at the end.

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A Dose of Romance by Cheryl Norman

June 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment

DOSE

A Dose of Romance by Cheryl Norman
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (150 Pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Reviewed by Myrtle

Just weeks before his wedding, a young man finds his soul mate.

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Life as a single mom has enough challenges. Searching for love would only complicate things. So why does falling in love with the most complicated man of all, suddenly seem so easy?

Single mom Tiffany Blair is a waitress at Boyd’s Diner where the locals from the small town of Drake Springs gather. She knows their likes, dislikes, allergies, and coffee orders, as well as she knows her own. She is polite and helpful. She also knows the local happenings, but keeps most things to herself instead of adding to the rumor mill. And Woodrow “Woody” Fox notices it all.

Although engaged to his high school sweetheart, Woody can’t help but be drawn to the beautiful, kind, and caring waitress. Pharmacist by day, and charity deejay when needed, Woody prides himself on helping people. It’s the one thing he’s sure he loves. So when his fiancée refuses to join him in what she calls “Podunk” Springs, Woody finds himself keeping company with Tiffany, knowing neither of them is looking for love.

This book focuses on two people, Tiffany and Woody, and can easily accommodate a few secondary characters to help round out the story. But in the first twenty pages, 40+ named characters are introduced which made it difficult to know who the real players were in the story. I found myself trying to memorize names and occupations not knowing who was important to the storyline and who was not. I felt a bit defeated when, halfway through the book, I realized only six or seven people actually mattered to the story. I also thought it was a bit odd that folks who had lived in this small town their entire lives, like Tiffany and Woody, didn’t seem to know each other. In fact, Woody’s favorite car mechanic—who happens to be the only mechanic in town—is Tiffany’s father. There were also areas that I felt needed more structure and polish, which may have helped to eliminate “telling” portions of the story. For example, from page 49: “Let’s just talk.” She followed him back to his table, where she hopped up and sat on her cute little butt. Had Woody noticed her “cute little butt” rather than the narrator, the scene would have played better.

On the upside, this is an easy read for a peaceful summer day. Anxiety and tension are minimal. The characters are likeable, and the small town has a relaxing and enjoyable feel to it. Overall, the story had a charming quality, which kept me reading to the end.

If you like stress-free family stories, especially ones featuring hardworking, single mothers, A Dose of Romance may be the perfect read.

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SEAL Wolf Hunting by Terry Spear

June 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SEAL
SEAL Wolf Hunting by Terry Spear
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (326 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Paul Cunningham is one of the only bachelors left on the SEAL wolf team, and he’s less than thrilled to hear he’s been volunteered for a local charity bachelor auction.

Lori Greypaw suspected that her grandmother would use the auction as an opportunity to fix her up. So she’s not surprised when she “buys” Paul to help Lori renovate her mountain cabin for a week. Lori’s had a crush on the sexy SEAL wolf for years, but he proves to be handy with more than a hammer when two fugitives come knocking and he’ll do anything to protect the woman he’s falling for…

If only you made a different choice, moved faster, slower, something, anything to change the outcome of a past event that haunts you with regret; haven’t we all experienced that? Such is the conflict that plagues the novel’s hero, Paul. Once a SEAL, always a SEAL and failure doesn’t sit well with him. The good thing about this story is that the angst doesn’t bog down the story, it just helps a reader understand what motivates the hero to make the choices he does, and why he says the things he says. In the very first chapter, not only does a reader see that, but they get a good dose of the kind of humor and quirky shenanigans Ms. Spear puts her characters through. Their first ‘rescue’ mission occurs when they come home and I found it hilarious.
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Lori is the heroine and she’s a good fit for Paul. She’s strong, confident, and as hot for the hero as he is for her. The fireworks between them sizzle and pop and Ms. Spear always satisfies when she writes those sexy scenes. SEAL Wolf Hunting has plenty to thrill readers.

The secondary characters are important and helpful when they need to be to get Paul and Lori through scenes of drama, action, heartfelt introspection or just being with family and friends. The book has a good feeling about it.

I guess the only part I rolled my eyes at was the conflict regarding the cabin. Lori came across as not as smart as she thinks she is. Her “I handled it” or thinking she could handle it was so not true and eventually it took a situational 2 X 4 to make her understand how wrong she was. I found her attitude annoying and I’m so glad Paul was a man’s man and didn’t kowtow to her. Lori is a strong female lead, there’s no question about that, but she needs someone who won’t let her get away with being stupid, and Paul’s her man.

There’s a lot of good drama in the background with a crime mystery to solve to spice things up. The villains were perfectly villainous and unredeemable so what happens to them is justified.

When I said the book had a good feeling about it, I wasn’t exaggerating. What Lori does exceptionally well is build family. It was a key component to her success as a heroine. Her heart was always in the right place and I got a sense that she had a lot of love to share; Paul wasn’t the only recipient, but he sure was the best one. The happy ever after is touching, sweet and an ending that signifies a beginning. I really liked that.

SEAL Wolf Hunting was fun to read and a nice addition to the series. There’s no question it’s a standalone read so even new fans will find it enjoyable and worth checking out. It’s a definite recommend.

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Midwives On-Call by Sue McKay and Susan Carlisle

June 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment

CALL
Midwives On-Call by Sue McKay and Susan Carlisle
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (380 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Midwives On-Call: Midwives, Mothers and Babies – Lives Changing For Ever… !

His Best Friend’s Baby by Susan Carlisle

Ex-army medic Ryan Matthews loves his work as a midwife – bringing life into the world helps him forget losing his best friend in Iraq. But when Ryan finds his friend’s pregnant wife Phoebe on his doorstep his whole world is turned upside-down… and he finds himself fighting against a love he’s never dared to believe exists!

Midwife…to Mum! by Sue McKay
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The family she’s always longed for…

Locum midwife Ally Parker never puts down roots and that suits her just fine. A former foster kid, she’s used to moving on. Her new job is meant to be just another temporary placement until she meets her boss, sexy single dad Dr Flynn Reynolds!

It might have started as a fling but soon Flynn and his adorable son have Ally longing to stick around. Can Flynn persuade Ally that she’s finally found her forever family?

There are babies all over the place!

Both of these stories are strong. The authors knew their subjects well and their characters even better. I felt like I was immersed in the characters’ worlds. I couldn’t put the book down.

In Midwife…to Mum! there is Ally and Dr Flynn. These two personify the feel-good story. Yes, there is a roller coaster of emotion going on here and I needed the tissues, but I recommend the read. The growth of these characters is great and not to be missed. The writing is tight and the romance fantastic.

In His Best Friend’s Baby, Ryan and Phoebe find out how hard the row can be to hoe, but how rewarding it is when the work is done properly. Ryan is a bit of a tough nut. He doesn’t believe in love, despite falling for Phoebe. Then there’s the little matter of her pregnancy. He can bring babies into the world, but when the kid is his best friend’s kid…things get sticky. I loved how these two found their happy ending and would gladly read this book again.

If you’re looking for a good read that’s guaranteed to bring a smile, then this might be the book for you.

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In the Dark by Lyla Sinclair

June 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment

DARK
In the Dark by Lyla Sinclair
Dark Minds Book 1
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (181 Pages)
Other: BDSM, Forced Seduction, Anal Sex/Anal Play, Spanking, M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

At the age of 11, Ana Villarreal suffered from unexplained blindness for over a week. During this time, a young man crept into her room, kissed her, and whispered words in her ear that sent a chill down her spine. Twelve years later, Ana is living in New York City, the youngest manager at her company, but work is all she has. She rushes home at night and locks herself in, afraid he is still out there, somewhere, looking for her.

Until she meets Damien through the company’s online help chat, and, eventually, asks him to call her. At first, he refuses to meet in person, claiming he’s a disfigured recluse who rarely leaves his house. When he finally allows Ana to visit him, she suspects the black surgical mask he wears to cover his “disfigurement” is a farce, but, still, she becomes obsessed with him. Even though she’s not allowed to see his face. Even though she must confront her fear of total darkness to be with him. Even though, in a moment of passion, he utters a sentence almost exactly like the one she heard in her bedroom 12 years ago.

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Our instinct is to always protect ourselves from harm, even if those hurts are purely of the soul.

I was very skeptical when I read the synopsis. Now, I can say for sure that this novel is not for the faint of heart. Readers who enjoy erotic romance, but don’t enjoy extreme and dark erotic, will likely not enjoy this one. In the Dark mostly certainly qualifies as a dark erotic novel with an added mystery and suspense. The mystery and suspense is more about the past but it influences the present.

Ana’s past has never really left or rather she hasn’t been able to let go of it. She has a successful professional life. Even if certain aspects of her profession are affected by her past, she’s been able to build a successful career. Her personal life is a whole other matter.

Damien had a rough life thanks to his crazy mother. He is a self-proclaimed hermit because of a disfigurement that occurred when he was a child. He never goes out, but because of his intelligence he has money and time. He can do anything he wants. It made it a little unbelievable for me that in all these years he never really went anywhere. But being an only child may have made it a lot easier to feel comfortable without needing companionship.

Damien and Ana’s past made them who they are and it’s also what makes them a great couple. They understand each other a lot better than anyone else would have. Damien’s disfigurement makes him a lover of the safety that the darkness provides while Ana’s encounter with a stranger as a child, makes her fear the darkness and what it holds.

Ms. Sinclair did a great job with the plot. But I think the characters are not that easy to understand. For example, Damien is very, very adamant that Ana will hate him and even be repulsed with him when she sees his face. It became a little repetitious. Likewise, when Ana was asked about what else happened with her when she was a child, she was adamant that nothing happened. Her denial of what triggered her issues with the dark was a little over the top. It was refreshing when she finally admits to the reason behind her very legitimate fears.

Ana and Damien’s relationship started out through online chatting. I think that played a big part in not only getting them together but also in their trust with each other. They had time to bond outside of their ‘normal’ world. The mystery and suspense had me hooked right until the end.

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Never Resist a Rake by Mia Marlowe

June 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

RAKE
Never Resist a Rake by Mia Marlowe
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (384 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Bluet

John Fitzhugh Barrett is surprised to discover that instead of being a bastard, he’s the legitimate heir to the Somerset marquessate. Once word gets out that he must continue the Somerset line, eligible bachelorettes from across the country descend upon Somerfield Park, hoping to snatch John up before it’s too late. But John has no interest in a woman who’s only after his title.
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Rebecca Kearsey, the daughter of a threadbare viscount, is the only one who understands. However, as her desire for John begins to build, she becomes painfully aware that she isn’t considered grand enough by Polite Society to be a future marchioness. Intrigued by the idea of challenging society’s rigid values, John’s interest in Rebecca grows. But can she show him that love is more than just childish rebellion?

John Fitzhugh Barrett grew up believing he was the bastard son of some unknown-to-him nobleman. He was fostered out to a couple who took care of him, and showed him some offhand affection. His schooling was provided for, and he grew up to be a hard working, moral man. When he is approached by a half brother he never knew he had, and told that his mother was indeed legally married to his father, and he is the heir to a marquessate, his reaction is very surprising. Instead of going to the family seat, to meet his father, grandmother, and half sisters, he flees to London, where he takes up with some lowlife friends, and begins drinking, gambling, and wenching.

John could have accepted what happened to him if his family didn’t know of his existence, but they, in fact, did. His grandmother believed he was illegitimate, so she made the arrangements for his upbringing. Now, John is bitter, and has no intention of meekly following his family’s wishes. I certainly had a lot of sympathy for a young boy who doesn’t have anyone to truly love him, and who is taunted at school for being a bastard. What I initially had a hard time with, was John’s transformation to a true rake, in the worst sense of the word. After several months of this style of living, he sees Rebecca Kearsey in a museum, and is immediately captivated by her. Rebecca’s friend drags her off when John tries to talk to her without a proper introduction. Fate provides an opportunity for them to meet again, and for Rebecca to attend a house party where his scheming grandmother plans to find him a highborn bride to help ease him into society.

I liked Rebecca right from the start. She is only the daughter of an impoverished baron, so she knows she doesn’t qualify to be John’s wife, yet she is attracted to him, and decides to come to the house party to offer him guidance. Soon, it’s obvious that they both have strong feelings for each other. I absolutely adore that neither played games about hiding their feelings for each other, but I did hate that John kept telling himself he was not good enough for Rebecca because of the way he lived. He was also letting his bitterness and unforgiveness prevent his own current happiness. But then John finally starts to heal, and has the opportunity to be a hero. It was wonderful to see his eyes open, and see him start on the path to a better future.

While I don’t expect John to ever totally love his grandmother, I expect that they will at least be able to have a cordial and friendly relationship. John and Rebecca have a strong love and passion, and I envision a very happy life for them. The last part of Never Resist a Rake was full of intrigue, and interesting twists, and I found that I couldn’t read fast enough to find the resolution. I recommend this book for all historical romance lovers, particularly those who like to see a hero who has to battle with himself, and then enjoy a very satisfactory happy ever after.

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Figure of Speech by Dana Marie Bell

June 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SPEECH
Figure of Speech by Dana Marie Bell
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (190 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lisianthus

When two hearts speak as one, no words are needed.

Chloe Williams has waited four long years for her mate to acknowledge her. Time and again he has turned her away for being too young, even when she was hospitalized, recovering from a beating that left lingering after effects. Now that he’s been turned into a Wolf, his mating instincts are kicking in big time. Chloe has to decide if it’s worth risking her heart yet again.
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Between meddling mothers, Hunter brothers, and a mystery that threatens to end Chloe’s life, they might find an opportunity to tell each other just how they feel. Or find themselves separated by more than just misunderstood words.

Chloe Williams is a changed fox after an attack four years ago, and the whole time she’s been pining for her mate, who at the time was human. Now, he’s a wolf and he can’t deny his pull to mate with the younger Chloe.

James Woods is a great hero, it’s obvious that he loves Chloe and that he just needs to get out of his own way. As soon as that happens, they really start to build a relationship, and really pull together when outside forces are out to get them. I really think the mystery of who is after these two leads to some great moments of action and suspense.

This is fourth Halle Shifters book, and I definitely recommend reading the others. The author does give a lot of background, but all the characters from past book that stop by were much easier to understand since I’ve read the others.

Chloe and James were fantastic together, and I look forward to seeing them in future books, and definitely want the conclusion of the overall mystery. I enjoyed the way this book ended with a little bit wrapped up but I definitely want to see how the author finishes out the overall story arc. This is a great story and I highly recommend it.

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Sharp Shootin’ Cowboy by Victoria Vane

June 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment

COWBOY
Sharp Shootin’ Cowboy by Victoria Vane
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (305 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT, COWBOY…

A Weary warrior… After eight years as a Marine sniper, war-scarred Reid Everett is back in his native Wyoming. He knows and loves this rugged land, so working for wildlife services to reduce the booming wolf population suits him to a T.

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Raw attraction… Their jobs set them on a collision course, but chemistry sparks like wildfire between Reid and Haley. They’ll have to brave some rough territory if they hope to reconcile their polarizing views with a passion that won’t be denied.

Reid Everett is a marine sniper, about to be deployed. While all his mates go out for a bit of fun for the last time in the foreseeable future, Reid is still licking his wounds from a Dear John text months earlier. Hayley has been studying hard and has work lined up over summer, so she can’t deny her friend Yolanda when she gets dragged out to a country bar for a night of fun. Reid is the first man in ages to ping her radar, but interest is quickly turned to annoyance when she finds out he’s a Marine. One night stands and flighty men who ditch their women on a whim is not her style. But Reid surprises her when he comes to her rescue, and Hayley will need to understand Reid doesn’t conform to many of the labels she automatically places upon him.

This is a spicy and fun romance story. Hayley is not one to pull verbal punches and I thought she certainly put Reid through his paces, especially in the beginning. Having an absent father in the Army has soured Hayley for much of military life, and being against the war in the first place means she has some very strongly negative views on all things Army. While her dislike certainly caused some simmering tension between Hayley and Reid, I found especially in the start of the book her prejudice soured me on Hayley’s character a little. Her antagonism toward Reid was right on my personal knife edge between being rude and having a backbone and willingness to express her views. Many readers might feel differently, but Hayley’s caustic words meant it took me a while to warm up to her character.

Army correspondence style romances aren’t new, but I liked the fresh email take this story has. Letters don’t need to be long, meandering and tug at the heart strings. I like the short, feisty and snappy conversations that can go on between people with this faster mode of communication. I also enjoyed reading about various pictures Reid could attach to his letters. But some things never go out of style – getting to know someone via this style of communication is slower, but yet still somehow deeper than many face-to-face versions.

There were a few clichéd plot devices, but for the most part I really enjoyed meeting both Reid’s and Hayley’s families. There is a whole host of characters – along with the obligatory, sexy ex-girlfriend – and I felt these interesting people really helped create a great backdrop to the romantic story.

Overall I found this to be a spirited, heartwarming story. Hayley is a crusader, full of strong ideals about saving the world from war and the environment, rescuing wildlife and so forth and Reid is a strong, quiet man who is also saving the world the best way he knows how, through the Army. They’re two fundamentally different people who still find themselves drawn to each other – no matter how strongly Hayley might deny it. I think that readers wanting a quick fix for their steamy romance might find the pace of this story – and the character conflicts – a bit slow-going, but those who love a slow build up and the characters really working for their Happily Ever After should be really pleased with the passion and chemistry between Reid and Hayley.

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Goal: A Mate by Selena Illyria

June 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment

GOAL
Goal: A Mate by Selena Illyria
Publisher: Etopia Press
Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (162 Pages)
Other: M/F, Toys
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fuchsia

When you meet your true mate, you’ve got to take the shot…

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As a former hockey player and werewolf, Brandon knows all about being pulled in different directions. And he knows exactly what he’s asking for when he pursues a relationship with the already overwhelmed Kelly. She may be five years older than he is, and the daughter of his pack’s Alpha, and his sister’s best friend and business partner, but none of that matters. There’s only one person he wants to spend his birthday with, and he’s not going to let her refuse. And when Brandon has his eye on the goal, there’s nothing that can stop him…

Brandon is a wolf shifter who has always known that Kelly was his mate, however since she was his sister Reenie’s best friend and older than him he chose to make her his friend as well. He wanted her in his life and he didn’t think that she saw him as mate material, so if he had to settle for friendship that’s what he would do. However, due to a series of events Brandon had to let Kelly know that he wanted her as a mate or risk losing her for good.

Kelly is the daughter of the Alpha and she knew that Brandon was her mate, but she didn’t think he saw her that way. She wanted him and needed him but did not want to ruin their friendship by taking that step then having it all go to pot. She would rather fantasize about being with him instead of risking it all by telling him she wanted him. Her father took that decision out of her hands which forced her to take action.

Goal: A Mate is the second book in the Bachelor Auction series by author Selena Illyria, the first one being Mate Not Wanted. Each book is a standalone however in my opinion the first book should be read simply because the characters are referenced in the second book. I enjoyed this book and the characters of Brandon and Kelly, but I must say that my favorite character was Reenie, Brandon’s older sister. She was quick with the comebacks, was no nonsense and cracked jokes when she was nervous which had me chuckling.

There were a few typos which was a distraction because I had to reread the line again to understand what the character was saying. Other than that the story was entertaining and I look forward to reading the third installment in the Bachelor Auction series. Hopefully it will be Reenie and Alberto’s story.

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A Sword For His Lady by Mary Wine

June 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SWORD
A Sword For His Lady by Mary Wine
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (352 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

He’d defend her keep…

After proving himself on the field of battle, Ramon de Segrave is appointed to the Council of Barons by Richard the Lionheart. But instead of taking his most formidable warrior on his latest Crusade, the king assigns Ramon an even more dangerous task—woo and win the Lady of Thistle Keep.

If only she’d yield her heart…

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But when her land is threatened, Isabel reluctantly agrees to allow Ramon and his army to defend the keep—knowing that the price may very well be her heart.

Both the Hero and the Heroine have been dealt a bad hand in the field of love.  The road to a fulfilled love life is not easy for them.

I love Historical Romance and this one has been set in the times of King Richard, the Lionheart. This is my first foray into this particular time period therefore I may not be the perfect one to say that the Historical aspect of the story was well written, but it seemed so.

Ramon is a newly appointed Baron. He’s sent by his King to not only woo the lady of Thistle keep but also protect her land from invaders. However, the lady of Thistle, after the death of her husband, has been taking care of her people alone and is completely against trusting the baron for the protection of the keep.

Isabel, the lady of Thistle keep is an independent and intelligent woman however, with her bad marriage it has become difficult for her to trust in men again but Ramon will not accept no for an answer.

The story line was simple, though the emotions weren’t. Miss Wine did a wonderful job in developing the story but it felt like it lacked consistency in some aspects. For example, Isabel’s stubbornness in not trusting Ramon and being adamant that both of them don’t have any relationship or passion for each other. They are attracted to each other, which Isabel couldn’t ignore for long but she did try. “The lady doth protest too much” would be fitting for Isabel’s attitude. Thankfully, Ramon was able to convince her otherwise.

Putting that aside, this historical novel was filled with passion and history. The ending was well written with twists and turns that kept me reading and looking forward to their HEA.

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