Very drawn out love story, about an h who needed time to become whole. Her life had been hard, and she didn't really believe her dreams could come truVery drawn out love story, about an h who needed time to become whole. Her life had been hard, and she didn't really believe her dreams could come true. The H had similar issues, didn't believe he could live a life without killing. It's a little overwrought with some tender moments. The ending was unlikely but it worked out. I liked it....more
H ran away at fourteen, when he returns he discovers he's the heir and he's not happy about it. The sweet h was 9 when she had to raise her siblings, H ran away at fourteen, when he returns he discovers he's the heir and he's not happy about it. The sweet h was 9 when she had to raise her siblings, 15 when she was seduced and abandoned. I thought she seemed weak and dithered, considering her achievements with her siblings. I did like the H making sure his mother was exposed to her mean actions. Good story. ...more
It was good but somehow it didn't satisfy as much as other books by this author. I did like how the couple talked to each other after he distanced himIt was good but somehow it didn't satisfy as much as other books by this author. I did like how the couple talked to each other after he distanced himself at first. She was brave and persisted and saved their relationship. Great to have the additional epilogue too. Even so, just OK....more
The H is awesome, much more than he seems, and he genuinely loved the h. She's finally aware of the risk from her brother and I liked that she knew whThe H is awesome, much more than he seems, and he genuinely loved the h. She's finally aware of the risk from her brother and I liked that she knew who she could trust. But somehow their story didn't wow me - it was good, but I expected more. They were so tricksy in previous book and a little too tame in this one....more
A not so sweet story, with H run off by the h's father. She's living a narrow life, catering to her father's needs. The H is sad and lonely, after belA not so sweet story, with H run off by the h's father. She's living a narrow life, catering to her father's needs. The H is sad and lonely, after believing her father's lies. It was Ok, some silly elements detracted from the serious nature of what was abuse. Her father was a terrible man, sadly the H wasn't a strong enough character either. It didn't feel resolved to me and I would have liked an epilogue to see if they changed into stronger people....more
Sweet novella to start a series. The h left at the alter when the H finds her, so he believes she's a trickster. He treats her with scorn until he disSweet novella to start a series. The h left at the alter when the H finds her, so he believes she's a trickster. He treats her with scorn until he discovers certain things about her. She's innocent but also smart enough to know she can do little to prove it. The H is exhausted by his family, and I liked that she made sure to not add to his burden. Good short story....more
Lovely short story about the couple who establishes a dynasty. He's a pragmatic man and when he meets the h is shocked when he realises how much he loLovely short story about the couple who establishes a dynasty. He's a pragmatic man and when he meets the h is shocked when he realises how much he loves her. She's elegant but others see no value in her connection, and try to shame her. I loved their sweet romance. ...more
Loved this impossible couple. He's a doctor grieving the loss of his brother, who is lost to him. The h is hiding from the fear that she will not be aLoved this impossible couple. He's a doctor grieving the loss of his brother, who is lost to him. The h is hiding from the fear that she will not be able to save her people from poverty. She's a wonderful heroine who felt very real to me. She's flawed, passionate and I loved her final actions. This couple fell in love with loads of angst. It's a steamy well written story that I loved on my 2nd read. Great ending. ...more
Steamy story with h forced into a terrible situation with the H. He is her first client and it goes all rather too well, so of course she runs away. SSteamy story with h forced into a terrible situation with the H. He is her first client and it goes all rather too well, so of course she runs away. She's sweet, earnestly trying to be honourable. He has a history so mistrusts his decisions, but he can't stop falling in love with the h. Interesting plot and I enjoyed the writing style....more
3.5 stars for a ridiculously steamy, major age gap, virgin girl next door with unresolved family concerns. The H is odd, so OTT possessive and with on3.5 stars for a ridiculously steamy, major age gap, virgin girl next door with unresolved family concerns. The H is odd, so OTT possessive and with one session he decides he owns her. He's acts like a Neanderthal making silly demands on the less than smart heroine. It was all silly fun, except for what is happening with her brother. It was unfinished - and her father didn't address it. I am not interested in any more even though I enjoyed it....more
Like Cluedo murder-mystery, body in the bedroom, missing jewels and her disenchanted husband is in the frame. The h is a companion to the H's mother aLike Cluedo murder-mystery, body in the bedroom, missing jewels and her disenchanted husband is in the frame. The h is a companion to the H's mother and she brings them together as amateur sleuths. A good mystery, with obvious clues about the killer rather too early. I liked the h but found her self satisfied, and she laughed and smiled at inappropriate times. The family were frightened and grieving, and she was smug and patronising. Still a good read. ...more
A great plot badly formatted. The heroine is overwhelmingly perfect, nothing she couldn’t do. She did make some mistakes but always came out on top. TA great plot badly formatted. The heroine is overwhelmingly perfect, nothing she couldn’t do. She did make some mistakes but always came out on top. The H seemed to be a weak man, and he was lazy in that he just wanted his life the way he wanted it. She forced him to be a better man. There were two issues for me, no steam at all and the formatting. There was none, so their story was all Told at a furious pace. Not the author for me....more
Great world building with wizards, their familiars and deeply embedded abuse. The powerful H is a late blooming wizard, the h is his familiar who had Great world building with wizards, their familiars and deeply embedded abuse. The powerful H is a late blooming wizard, the h is his familiar who had expectations of being a powerful wizard. So she runs and he chases. Fantastic story telling....more
The plot did not link well to the characters thoughts and actions. He's a loner, so he befriends his male secretary. But in reality, he has two best fThe plot did not link well to the characters thoughts and actions. He's a loner, so he befriends his male secretary. But in reality, he has two best friends and he's also friends with their wives. The heroine is an author who writes penny dreadfuls, but we never see her write a word. As an author her stories are full of romance and adventure but she's never been kissed. He's quite cruel to her but she merrily goes along with what he says, and falls in love. It's not a bad book, good moments but the plot is disjointed. ...more
Loved this couple, both have secrets. He's wonderfully grumpy and she's just wonderful. While he's enthralled by her, his prejudice causes him to walkLoved this couple, both have secrets. He's wonderfully grumpy and she's just wonderful. While he's enthralled by her, his prejudice causes him to walk away from her. Loved the house party setting and his friends trying to help him see the price of his bad decisions. The wonderful h does not back down and makes him work for their HEA. A favourite book....more
I found the H to be inconsistent. He seems to be a sweet man, but really it's a façade to cover his rage. I thought he was lazy, his life compared to I found the H to be inconsistent. He seems to be a sweet man, but really it's a façade to cover his rage. I thought he was lazy, his life compared to his brothers, he didn't seem to respect the sacrifices they made. It was difficult for him, he's the child not abused by his mother, but he seemed to laugh at his older brother's angst and shut him out. The heroine is a survivor, hurt badly by her family and men. She's very clever, some of her skills seemed OTT, but I liked their HEA. ...more
The writing wasn't as good as previous books, so the characters didn't have the same depth of character as in previous books. The h was a overwrought,The writing wasn't as good as previous books, so the characters didn't have the same depth of character as in previous books. The h was a overwrought, a bit too perfectly pathetic. The H was a little too casual, a bit sullen, and too willing to let her go. It was a good adventure. ...more
Interesting plot - horse training for people with special needs. The heroine is sweet insecure girl, and the H is an amputee. He was smitten but treatInteresting plot - horse training for people with special needs. The heroine is sweet insecure girl, and the H is an amputee. He was smitten but treated her poorly and almost ruined her. She's basically homeless, abused by her father and didn't know to expect more from a gentleman. I liked seeing her gain confidence in herself, and how she made friends with people around her. The horse training didn't quite work for me, but I liked this book. ...more
Good story about smart, independent h who also happens to have a disability. She's small woman with a big character. The H was an issue for me. He's aGood story about smart, independent h who also happens to have a disability. She's small woman with a big character. The H was an issue for me. He's all a hero should be physically but his character was weak, immature and for me, boring. This weak guy dithered and hurt the h, and the plot devolved into a series of messy misunderstandings. It felt as if the writer put in way too many lures and I would have liked a shorter book with a tighter plot. Still it's book 1, perhaps the next book is better....more
I really liked the heroine's independent nature and that she managed her attraction to the H. She was brutally honest with him. He was a walking tropeI really liked the heroine's independent nature and that she managed her attraction to the H. She was brutally honest with him. He was a walking trope, I didn't believe in his commitment to her. He was more like a stalker than a love, his love scenes were all action, no emotion from him. The plot was great as were the bad guys - perhaps too many baddies, sadly some of the final plot points were all too obvious. Good, not great....more