I'm an avid reader of Trentham's contemporary series but this is the first of her historicals I've read.  (And it can easily stand on it's own so don't worry if this is your first too :) )  I found A Reckless Redemption to be a fun adventure.  There's suspense and danger, love and sizzle, plus all the feels you could want.  All of those wonderful things that make a good love story! 

Bryn's somehow found herself in a whole mess of trouble and she's not sure why.  Her step-sister is forcing her to marry (against her will) an abusive brute and Bryn's desperate to find a way out.  How lucky for her an unrequited love from her childhood shows up at just the right time ... or maybe not because things get even more complicated.  

Maxwell's life hasn't been easy.  As a child he was treated horribly because he was the bastard son of a nobleman and only managed to survive due to kindness of others.  After he left to join the military, there was war ... yeah, that's gonna leave some scars (inside and out).  So while he's grown into a good man, he's got a lot of walls built up.  Then he meets Bryn again and the poor man doesn't stand a chance. 

I loved these two together.  Maxwell tries to be all stern and standoffish but its really hard to hide that those walls are starting to crumble.  All of his hardships have left him gun-shy but the man really needs someone to care for him.  And no one on earth has a bigger heart that Bryn.  She's forever taking care of others and it takes about two minutes for her to charm just about everyone she meets! 

There's some shenanigans over the reason for the marriage and Maxwell's inheritance that lead them into all sorts of mischief and danger.  Trentham makes sure it all wraps up nicely at the end but she does take you on quite the ride to get there.  

While they may find themselves in a bit of trouble at the moment, if Bryn and Maxwell work together there is just about nothing that they can't overcome.  As long as they are willing to take a chance with their hearts ... yeah, that leads to some troubles even more dangerous than the people trying to kill them!  But you know they'll figure it out and manage to get a HEA before its all over.

*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***

Merged review:

I'm an avid reader of Trentham's contemporary series but this is the first of her historicals I've read.  (And it can easily stand on it's own so don't worry if this is your first too :) )  I found A Reckless Redemption to be a fun adventure.  There's suspense and danger, love and sizzle, plus all the feels you could want.  All of those wonderful things that make a good love story! 

Bryn's somehow found herself in a whole mess of trouble and she's not sure why.  Her step-sister is forcing her to marry (against her will) an abusive brute and Bryn's desperate to find a way out.  How lucky for her an unrequited love from her childhood shows up at just the right time ... or maybe not because things get even more complicated.  

Maxwell's life hasn't been easy.  As a child he was treated horribly because he was the bastard son of a nobleman and only managed to survive due to kindness of others.  After he left to join the military, there was war ... yeah, that's gonna leave some scars (inside and out).  So while he's grown into a good man, he's got a lot of walls built up.  Then he meets Bryn again and the poor man doesn't stand a chance. 

I loved these two together.  Maxwell tries to be all stern and standoffish but its really hard to hide that those walls are starting to crumble.  All of his hardships have left him gun-shy but the man really needs someone to care for him.  And no one on earth has a bigger heart that Bryn.  She's forever taking care of others and it takes about two minutes for her to charm just about everyone she meets! 

There's some shenanigans over the reason for the marriage and Maxwell's inheritance that lead them into all sorts of mischief and danger.  Trentham makes sure it all wraps up nicely at the end but she does take you on quite the ride to get there.  

While they may find themselves in a bit of trouble at the moment, if Bryn and Maxwell work together there is just about nothing that they can't overcome.  As long as they are willing to take a chance with their hearts ... yeah, that leads to some troubles even more dangerous than the people trying to kill them!  But you know they'll figure it out and manage to get a HEA before its all over.

*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***