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I liked this book a lot more than books 1 and 2, part of the reason is maybe because it has been months since I have read the first two books. The heroine isn't my favorite, but I am starting to like her more especially after this one. The tension in Dublin is rising, and so is the tension between V'lane and Barrons. I really love the way that the plot escalates slowly in this one. And get quite a shocker at the end. I am interested to see how things happen in the next book.
Another tear jerker in just 4 PAGES!! This author does it to me every time no matter the length of her stories.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Lady Charlene Blanchard, is a poor orphan from a respectable family. Her uncle abandoned her and she and her aunt are left to their own
devices. Her aunt is a actress, but the funds just aren't quite enough. So Charlene has to resort to picking pockets---which she is quite good at especially with her disguise in breeches. But one day, she picks the wrong pocket and has a run in with American Jack Whitridge. Who is the twin brother of the man that is courtin her, the Duke of Baynton. Jack, left home when he was just a lad because he couldn't live under his fathers roof and just be the "spare". He wanted more out of his life, so he leaves his home and family letting them assume he was dead, and lived some adventure before finding a home in America. Jack made a good solid life for himself, but is tasked to do something for both of his countries. His orders are: Go to England and find a truce before war erupts. Jack arrives home, and has to deal with the fall out from his father, most especially his twin, Duke of Baynton. He realizes that the woman Baynton trusts him with, is the woman he is slowly falling in love with. He doesn't want to ruin the slow bond he and his brother have slowly begun rebuilding again, but he doesn't know if he can give up the woman he loves...
I will be honest, I was pretty excited to pick this one up and was able to find it through my library on audio *clapping hands* ...yes!!! I have really loved what Maxwell has done with this series so far. It deals with a "love triangle" trope of sorts. Not a true love triangle, as most believe them to be. Its more you know which characters are going to end up together. I felt so bad for the Duke though....he is my favorite character out of the brothers---I just love him and he always tends to get the short end of the stick when it comes to woman and his brothers win. This story starts out with the Duke of Baynton, having a ball for all the eligible ladies. He wants to marry and find a woman to love just like his brother Ben has found. He is not like most men he knows...he is responsible, loyal and true. I truly loved him and all his outrageousness he portrays in this story. But then we see a new character, a character we thought was dead...his long lost twin brother Jack. Now Jack left England, and is happy with his new life. Although I did feel it was unfair for him to let his family believe he was dead all of these years. Now comes the heroine----who is so lively and fun and I loved her so much. She has spunk and she does what she needs to. But she is in a tough spot. And she needs a special "knight" to save her from the dragon--a den of thieves who want to blackmail her for many years to keep her secret of being a pickpocket. Even though she respects Baynton he is not the man her heart truly desires. Jack makes her feel alive and free. I adored seeing these two together, and at first they have some great chemistry and friendship that slowly builds into something more. The romance is subtle, and not super obvious until the end here. Which I liked quite a bit, because we see that they build a solid foundation before their relationship turns into something more. I think what I adored most was seeing the development of their relationship which seemed so different than anything I have read in HR before. We also get some teasers for Baynton's book and boy I can't wait...That one is going to be a blast to read.
Our narrator for this story is Mary Jane Wells...and boy she is so fantastic. I just love her voice and does the british accent so well. Her voice reminds me of a character in the movie "Christmas Carol" with Patrick Stewart and I just love how she opens this story up to the reader and draws you into this world of balls, thievery, excitement and some fun bantering. She did the level of emotion so well that I think the author was trying to convey and I got so caught up in this story I didn't want to put my headphones aside.
So gorgeous!! My favorite cover of the series. I just love her dress, the elegance and classy feel to it, with the blue and white colors.
The Fairest Of Them All is a sensational romance that sweeps you off your feet in desire...adventure...and teaching the importance of fighting to stand by the one you love!!! BRILLIANT!!
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Summary
Lady Charlene Blanchard, is a poor orphan from a respectable family. Her uncle abandoned her and she and her aunt are left to their own
devices. Her aunt is a actress, but the funds just aren't quite enough. So Charlene has to resort to picking pockets---which she is quite good at especially with her disguise in breeches. But one day, she picks the wrong pocket and has a run in with American Jack Whitridge. Who is the twin brother of the man that is courtin her, the Duke of Baynton. Jack, left home when he was just a lad because he couldn't live under his fathers roof and just be the "spare". He wanted more out of his life, so he leaves his home and family letting them assume he was dead, and lived some adventure before finding a home in America. Jack made a good solid life for himself, but is tasked to do something for both of his countries. His orders are: Go to England and find a truce before war erupts. Jack arrives home, and has to deal with the fall out from his father, most especially his twin, Duke of Baynton. He realizes that the woman Baynton trusts him with, is the woman he is slowly falling in love with. He doesn't want to ruin the slow bond he and his brother have slowly begun rebuilding again, but he doesn't know if he can give up the woman he loves...Plot And Story Line
I will be honest, I was pretty excited to pick this one up and was able to find it through my library on audio *clapping hands* ...yes!!! I have really loved what Maxwell has done with this series so far. It deals with a "love triangle" trope of sorts. Not a true love triangle, as most believe them to be. Its more you know which characters are going to end up together. I felt so bad for the Duke though....he is my favorite character out of the brothers---I just love him and he always tends to get the short end of the stick when it comes to woman and his brothers win. This story starts out with the Duke of Baynton, having a ball for all the eligible ladies. He wants to marry and find a woman to love just like his brother Ben has found. He is not like most men he knows...he is responsible, loyal and true. I truly loved him and all his outrageousness he portrays in this story. But then we see a new character, a character we thought was dead...his long lost twin brother Jack. Now Jack left England, and is happy with his new life. Although I did feel it was unfair for him to let his family believe he was dead all of these years. Now comes the heroine----who is so lively and fun and I loved her so much. She has spunk and she does what she needs to. But she is in a tough spot. And she needs a special "knight" to save her from the dragon--a den of thieves who want to blackmail her for many years to keep her secret of being a pickpocket. Even though she respects Baynton he is not the man her heart truly desires. Jack makes her feel alive and free. I adored seeing these two together, and at first they have some great chemistry and friendship that slowly builds into something more. The romance is subtle, and not super obvious until the end here. Which I liked quite a bit, because we see that they build a solid foundation before their relationship turns into something more. I think what I adored most was seeing the development of their relationship which seemed so different than anything I have read in HR before. We also get some teasers for Baynton's book and boy I can't wait...That one is going to be a blast to read.
Narration
Our narrator for this story is Mary Jane Wells...and boy she is so fantastic. I just love her voice and does the british accent so well. Her voice reminds me of a character in the movie "Christmas Carol" with Patrick Stewart and I just love how she opens this story up to the reader and draws you into this world of balls, thievery, excitement and some fun bantering. She did the level of emotion so well that I think the author was trying to convey and I got so caught up in this story I didn't want to put my headphones aside.
The Cover
So gorgeous!! My favorite cover of the series. I just love her dress, the elegance and classy feel to it, with the blue and white colors.
Overall View
The Fairest Of Them All is a sensational romance that sweeps you off your feet in desire...adventure...and teaching the importance of fighting to stand by the one you love!!! BRILLIANT!!
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Faking It was a book I saw as a Audible Original, although it did become released in ebook format this past week I believe. I adore K. Bromberg, her writing is packed with giggles and strong emotions and her writing is the type that just pulls you into a story and you quickly fall for the characters and I have to admit that was the case here. I had such a fun time with this book and I do want to give plenty of the credit to the narrators for this book, its dual POV so there were a couple of different narrators who were Ruper Channing and Erin Mallon...both of whom I am really coming to love in contemporary romance.
Faking It begins with our heroine, Harlow, who is going out to a job interview but she goes to the wrong door and ends up having a dog leash placed in her hand and demanded to deliver it with the door shut in her face, and so she ends up being late to an interview which did not bode well since she really needs a job. She ends up in the elevator with the jerk who might be a sexy Aussie but still rude and an ass and she tells him straight out as she can tell that he is an obvious player. Zane is intrigued by Harlow, who takes no crap from anyone and tells it how it is. So to make amends he brings her new shoes and an invite to an evening to meet some up and up business people so maybe she can find a job opportunity. But when she arrives neither Zane or Harlow expected that the game they would play with each other will land them in a situation where they will have to fake a relationship of being in love.
Zane is the new CEO of a online dating company and needs investors and connections to really make it succeed. One of the big ones, thinks that he and Harlow are “together” and wants them to travel all over and act like a loving couple who met on the site. Harlow at first is reluctant, but she does need a job and the financial reimbursement is too big for her to pass up even if that means she has to fake being in love with Zane who can be too arrogant and egotistical. Zane has his reasons for not believing in love, his home life wasn’t the greatest, but he needs this venture to succeed. But what he and Harlow don’t plan on is the falling in love with each other.
In this book though we see the positive aspects of seeing a fake relationship trope in a romance. I love seeing this trope in romance, and K. Bromberg is pure talent in this book because I love seeing how she handled a fake relationship. Because Faking It was some of the BEST that I have ever seen in a book that shows this trope and man these two were so hilarious. Their bantering was right on point with the flow of the story and I enjoyed seeing how these two interacted and had a few Fights that were beyond entertaining. Seeing them living together in a bus as they travel, and always under scrutiny was pretty fun but they also develop a affection for one another as we see all the public displays of affection they have to give out but we also see them take some unique trips on their own and spend time together. We see them argue of course, but also play and laugh together.
Some other fun dynamics that we see in this story is seeing our hero learn the value of love. Harlow believes in love even though she has had some painful experiences in the past but she grew up with a mother who is a romantic at heart and never lost her belief in love. So she isn’t quite as cynical as Zane is. Zane is a endearing hero though, he does have a soft side that he doesn’t let many people see. He grew up with parents that were alcoholics so we see how driven he is to succeed. He has established his own companies all on his own and I admired how driven he is.
The romance that builds between them is slow and gradual, they have the chemistry right off the bat though and we see how much fun they have arguing at times. But we also see the passion that explodes between them And I admit that I adored seeing this happen, seeing them come to terms with what they were feeling for each other and that it was a lot more than just a fake relationship. I had such a fun time seeing their romance unravel, seeing the slow depth of emotion come through into this story here. Faking It is a angsty but humor filled story that gives you all the happy feels, a story that is guaranteed to show the reader the value of accepting love when you fiind it and letting go of past hurts. OVERALL A STORY TO DEVOUR!!
Faking It was a book I saw as a Audible Original, although it did become released in ebook format this past week I believe. I adore K. Bromberg, her writing is packed with giggles and strong emotions and her writing is the type that just pulls you into a story and you quickly fall for the characters and I have to admit that was the case here. I had such a fun time with this book and I do want to give plenty of the credit to the narrators for this book, its dual POV so there were a couple of different narrators who were Ruper Channing and Erin Mallon...both of whom I am really coming to love in contemporary romance.
Faking It begins with our heroine, Harlow, who is going out to a job interview but she goes to the wrong door and ends up having a dog leash placed in her hand and demanded to deliver it with the door shut in her face, and so she ends up being late to an interview which did not bode well since she really needs a job. She ends up in the elevator with the jerk who might be a sexy Aussie but still rude and an ass and she tells him straight out as she can tell that he is an obvious player. Zane is intrigued by Harlow, who takes no crap from anyone and tells it how it is. So to make amends he brings her new shoes and an invite to an evening to meet some up and up business people so maybe she can find a job opportunity. But when she arrives neither Zane or Harlow expected that the game they would play with each other will land them in a situation where they will have to fake a relationship of being in love.
Zane is the new CEO of a online dating company and needs investors and connections to really make it succeed. One of the big ones, thinks that he and Harlow are “together” and wants them to travel all over and act like a loving couple who met on the site. Harlow at first is reluctant, but she does need a job and the financial reimbursement is too big for her to pass up even if that means she has to fake being in love with Zane who can be too arrogant and egotistical. Zane has his reasons for not believing in love, his home life wasn’t the greatest, but he needs this venture to succeed. But what he and Harlow don’t plan on is the falling in love with each other.
In this book though we see the positive aspects of seeing a fake relationship trope in a romance. I love seeing this trope in romance, and K. Bromberg is pure talent in this book because I love seeing how she handled a fake relationship. Because Faking It was some of the BEST that I have ever seen in a book that shows this trope and man these two were so hilarious. Their bantering was right on point with the flow of the story and I enjoyed seeing how these two interacted and had a few Fights that were beyond entertaining. Seeing them living together in a bus as they travel, and always under scrutiny was pretty fun but they also develop a affection for one another as we see all the public displays of affection they have to give out but we also see them take some unique trips on their own and spend time together. We see them argue of course, but also play and laugh together.
Some other fun dynamics that we see in this story is seeing our hero learn the value of love. Harlow believes in love even though she has had some painful experiences in the past but she grew up with a mother who is a romantic at heart and never lost her belief in love. So she isn’t quite as cynical as Zane is. Zane is a endearing hero though, he does have a soft side that he doesn’t let many people see. He grew up with parents that were alcoholics so we see how driven he is to succeed. He has established his own companies all on his own and I admired how driven he is.
The romance that builds between them is slow and gradual, they have the chemistry right off the bat though and we see how much fun they have arguing at times. But we also see the passion that explodes between them And I admit that I adored seeing this happen, seeing them come to terms with what they were feeling for each other and that it was a lot more than just a fake relationship. I had such a fun time seeing their romance unravel, seeing the slow depth of emotion come through into this story here. Faking It is a angsty but humor filled story that gives you all the happy feels, a story that is guaranteed to show the reader the value of accepting love when you fiind it and letting go of past hurts. OVERALL A STORY TO DEVOUR!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Its been eleven months since Roxy and Reece have been civil to each other. Roxy has been in love with Reece since she was fifteen years old. But eleven months previous, he was drunk and she took him home but he practically rejected her at the time and she has kept a certain truth from him for almost a year and she knows she needs to tell him the truth, but fears his hatred of her. When he starts a pursuit of her in a very determined way, she knows that she will have little choice. Meanwhile, Roxy is struggling with losing her best friend Charlie, who was attacked by the blow to the head, and never recovered who he truly was. The man responsible is just getting out of prison, and there is a dangerous stalker on the loose. As Reece and Roxy work out past issues, there is a danger lurking that could keep Reece from protecting the one woman he has always loved.
Reece Anders, a police offer and ex marine, is quite the alpha male. He is all about "protect and serve" and he loves the career his life has chosen for him. Reece abhors lies, and for a very good reason. His father is incapable of being faithful to one woman. He and his brother have had to bear the brunt of it most of their lives. But Reece refuses to accept anything but the truth. Reece is a man that goes after what he wants and doesn't let anything stand in his way. He is confident and a bit cocky at times but utterly sexy in every way. What I liked about Reece is his nature to protect those especially a certain woman he has always cared about but has never let her in until now.
Roxy comes from a loving family, and knows how lucky she is to have been raised by loving if a bit eccentric parents. Roxy is a lover of the arts, she has a great talent when it comes to painting and drawing, however she is attending college for graphic design, but not because its her passion but because she bears the guilt of what happened to her best friend Charlie. Roxy can be a bit impulsive and lets her anger get a hold of her without thinking. She can go into a situation without thinking things through. But I loved Roxy in so many ways. She has fire in her and I found her nature so intriguing. I loved how loyal she is, especially to her friend Charlie.
After reading Stay With Me, I was so eager to read Roxy and Reece's story, especially since we saw hints of the chemistry between them in Stay With Me. But when I saw the price at only.99 cents I grabbed it right up!!! Because what a great price for a good romance. There were quite a few things that I had a fun time with on this book. What I enjoyed most was seeing Reece and Roxy work through their differences to find some common ground. It was very interesting seeing how they come together in the end here.
I was very fascinated by the idea of a stalker, that was different and it has been so long since I read a story with that aspect in it. The actual romance between Reece and Roxy was splendid, I did like how they worked through their problems and create a solid connection to each other. Boy do these two have chemistry!!! HOT!!!
There are some tear jerking moments though, especially in the end there, and I am still not sure about that twist because the circumstances surrounding Charlie just about broke my heart but I did like seeing Roxy come to terms with her past and make changes for her present and future that definitely lightened her up in ways that I felt were needed to happen.
ooh I love this cover and how often do we have covers with the female models that wear GLASSES!!! WOWZERS...I love that.
Fall With Me was a sensational addition to this marvelous New Adult romance series J Lynn has created for us!!! Loved the unique dramatic twists and romantic developments and seeing some other couples we love as well play a part in it.
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Summary
Its been eleven months since Roxy and Reece have been civil to each other. Roxy has been in love with Reece since she was fifteen years old. But eleven months previous, he was drunk and she took him home but he practically rejected her at the time and she has kept a certain truth from him for almost a year and she knows she needs to tell him the truth, but fears his hatred of her. When he starts a pursuit of her in a very determined way, she knows that she will have little choice. Meanwhile, Roxy is struggling with losing her best friend Charlie, who was attacked by the blow to the head, and never recovered who he truly was. The man responsible is just getting out of prison, and there is a dangerous stalker on the loose. As Reece and Roxy work out past issues, there is a danger lurking that could keep Reece from protecting the one woman he has always loved.
The Hero
Reece Anders, a police offer and ex marine, is quite the alpha male. He is all about "protect and serve" and he loves the career his life has chosen for him. Reece abhors lies, and for a very good reason. His father is incapable of being faithful to one woman. He and his brother have had to bear the brunt of it most of their lives. But Reece refuses to accept anything but the truth. Reece is a man that goes after what he wants and doesn't let anything stand in his way. He is confident and a bit cocky at times but utterly sexy in every way. What I liked about Reece is his nature to protect those especially a certain woman he has always cared about but has never let her in until now.
The Heroine
Roxy comes from a loving family, and knows how lucky she is to have been raised by loving if a bit eccentric parents. Roxy is a lover of the arts, she has a great talent when it comes to painting and drawing, however she is attending college for graphic design, but not because its her passion but because she bears the guilt of what happened to her best friend Charlie. Roxy can be a bit impulsive and lets her anger get a hold of her without thinking. She can go into a situation without thinking things through. But I loved Roxy in so many ways. She has fire in her and I found her nature so intriguing. I loved how loyal she is, especially to her friend Charlie.
Plot and Story Line
After reading Stay With Me, I was so eager to read Roxy and Reece's story, especially since we saw hints of the chemistry between them in Stay With Me. But when I saw the price at only.99 cents I grabbed it right up!!! Because what a great price for a good romance. There were quite a few things that I had a fun time with on this book. What I enjoyed most was seeing Reece and Roxy work through their differences to find some common ground. It was very interesting seeing how they come together in the end here.
I’m scared, too. And there are times I question what I deserve, but we’re in this together. So fall with me,
I was very fascinated by the idea of a stalker, that was different and it has been so long since I read a story with that aspect in it. The actual romance between Reece and Roxy was splendid, I did like how they worked through their problems and create a solid connection to each other. Boy do these two have chemistry!!! HOT!!!
kissed me like he had all the time in the world. Slowly at first, just a brushing of his mouth against mine, and then deeper, parting my lips with his tongue. It wasn’t just a kiss. Not when his tongue danced over mine or the way he tasted me. Reece turned kissing into an art form, and if I had to attach a color to it, to get it on canvas, it would be supple shades of reds and purples.
There are some tear jerking moments though, especially in the end there, and I am still not sure about that twist because the circumstances surrounding Charlie just about broke my heart but I did like seeing Roxy come to terms with her past and make changes for her present and future that definitely lightened her up in ways that I felt were needed to happen.
The Cover
ooh I love this cover and how often do we have covers with the female models that wear GLASSES!!! WOWZERS...I love that.
Overall View
Fall With Me was a sensational addition to this marvelous New Adult romance series J Lynn has created for us!!! Loved the unique dramatic twists and romantic developments and seeing some other couples we love as well play a part in it.
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Fall From India Place is a story that takes us to a story that connects two people and fate brings them back together again....a story of complex circumstances and a love between two people that never wavers
Fall From India Place is the fourth book in the Dublin Street Series, and I have been really enjoying this series. I know that this book there were quite a bit of mixed reviews and ratings and honestly I ignored them because I didn't want anything to spoil this book for me and I am so glad that I did. I really enjoyed this book and even though it's not perfect, it definitely has the makings for a romance to sit back and relax with. It does feature a second chance romance, so if it's not your cup of tea...then "move along home" however if you are like myself, who adores a second chance romance happen, than grab this book and you won't be disappointed.
The key players for Fall From India Place are:
I will say that Fall From India Place may not be my favorite installment of this series, but it certainly gave me a story I wanted to bask in and characters that come alive off of these pages. Its pretty interesting to not that this isn't a story a evokes a dry eye. What I have really admired about Samantha Young is her ability to make true human emotion become so real.
Here is the gist of Fall From India Place: We have a story that starts out when our characters are young. Hannah was being bullied and almost about to be raped, when Marco saves the day and protects her. What starts our as a rescue, begins a friendship between Hannah and Marco. Hannah quickly fell in love with Marco, but Marco never felt worthy of Hannah. And one night, after drinking, they have sex and Marco breaks everything off with Hannah and leaves for four years. Now he has returned, more confident and knowing that Hannah is the woman for him, but he must prove to Hannah and himself that she is the right one and worth the time and effort.
There was also some needed humor from the in laws and relatives and kiddies that lightened the mood at the right time.
“Beth, eat your greens. They’re good for you. Come on, eat your peas.”
At first, Hannah is furious and she is not a happy camper that Marco is trying to insert himself back into her life. He broke her heart, but Hannah still has a soft spot for Marco. But there are certain things that Hannah doesn't have a clue about when it comes to Marco, about where he has been the last four years or why he disappeared. Once you read the story, you understand why Hannah is so firm against Marco, especially when it comes to certain things, like not wanting children. You see both Marco and Hannah deal with some challenge aspects that they never thought would happen. There is some raw emotion that comes to the surface to cause a vivid reaction in the reader. This book really got to me at times, but I am so glad that it did. This story really needed the emotional conflict and even though in some moment I wish it didn't develop in a certain way, there was something so real about this story. The trials and the trauams....the joys and the laughter just sings straight to the core of you and I was impressed once again with how Samantha Young spun a story for me to love and devour
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Fall From India Place is a story that takes us to a story that connects two people and fate brings them back together again....a story of complex circumstances and a love between two people that never wavers
Fall From India Place is the fourth book in the Dublin Street Series, and I have been really enjoying this series. I know that this book there were quite a bit of mixed reviews and ratings and honestly I ignored them because I didn't want anything to spoil this book for me and I am so glad that I did. I really enjoyed this book and even though it's not perfect, it definitely has the makings for a romance to sit back and relax with. It does feature a second chance romance, so if it's not your cup of tea...then "move along home" however if you are like myself, who adores a second chance romance happen, than grab this book and you won't be disappointed.
The key players for Fall From India Place are:
- Hannah Nichols, our heroine, loves being a teacher and helping others, but she has one weakness....MARCO
- Marco D’Alessandro, our heroine, who works in construction and has many secrets
I will say that Fall From India Place may not be my favorite installment of this series, but it certainly gave me a story I wanted to bask in and characters that come alive off of these pages. Its pretty interesting to not that this isn't a story a evokes a dry eye. What I have really admired about Samantha Young is her ability to make true human emotion become so real.
I’d felt lost for a long time after he left. It had taken a while to find my strength and independence again. It had meant hardening my heart and creating little locked doors in my soul so that only the people I trusted implicitly could ever make it inside to touch it.
Here is the gist of Fall From India Place: We have a story that starts out when our characters are young. Hannah was being bullied and almost about to be raped, when Marco saves the day and protects her. What starts our as a rescue, begins a friendship between Hannah and Marco. Hannah quickly fell in love with Marco, but Marco never felt worthy of Hannah. And one night, after drinking, they have sex and Marco breaks everything off with Hannah and leaves for four years. Now he has returned, more confident and knowing that Hannah is the woman for him, but he must prove to Hannah and himself that she is the right one and worth the time and effort.
There was also some needed humor from the in laws and relatives and kiddies that lightened the mood at the right time.
“Beth, eat your greens. They’re good for you. Come on, eat your peas.”
“I don’t want to,” she whined, and we turned to watch her push her plate back. “They’re little fuckers.”
At first, Hannah is furious and she is not a happy camper that Marco is trying to insert himself back into her life. He broke her heart, but Hannah still has a soft spot for Marco. But there are certain things that Hannah doesn't have a clue about when it comes to Marco, about where he has been the last four years or why he disappeared. Once you read the story, you understand why Hannah is so firm against Marco, especially when it comes to certain things, like not wanting children. You see both Marco and Hannah deal with some challenge aspects that they never thought would happen. There is some raw emotion that comes to the surface to cause a vivid reaction in the reader. This book really got to me at times, but I am so glad that it did. This story really needed the emotional conflict and even though in some moment I wish it didn't develop in a certain way, there was something so real about this story. The trials and the trauams....the joys and the laughter just sings straight to the core of you and I was impressed once again with how Samantha Young spun a story for me to love and devour
When we were kids, I was in love with you … That never went away, Hannah.” He rested his forehead against mine. “And now that I know you again, I’m even more in love with you
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Gallery Books in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
It feels like forever since I have actually picked up a Chantal Fernando novel and boy once I picked up Fallen Princess I realized how much I love the quick and fast pacing she does and how endearing of writing she does in implementing her characters and making me fall in love with them. I haven't read all the books in this series, but I have done a couple of them and I really loved seeing the Wind Dragons again and what close family ties they have.
In Fallen Princess Clover Black, is the niece of the President of the Wind Dragons MC and is beloved by everyone in the club. Her father is full on biker and her mother is devoted to the MC but is a FBI informant as well. She realized early on in her life, when a police woman saved her brother, that women can be strong and capable and still have hearts of gold. She knew that she wanted to be a cop, but she knew that there would be hell to pay if her family ever found out. Even though the Wind Dragons are pretty legitimate, there is still conflict between them and the local authorities. But her dream is to make a difference in the world and she has trained and honed her body all of her life, to fulfill her dream. The police force however isn't super open to her. She is one of the few women on the force and her current partner only uses her for donut runs but then she is partnered with a new partner, one with four years of experience and on his way to becoming detective soon. Felix Banks has always wanted to be a cop, his father died being a cop and doing the right thing and he wants to be one. But his father was killed by a member of a MC, and doesn't exactly have fond feelings for MC. But soon sparks fly between Clover and Felix, but Clover is keeping a secret from Felix, one that could destroy the love they have for each other? Will Felix be able to accept Clover and her MC connections or will they love crumble when the truth is revealed?
This was such a powerfully portrayed romance and I had a blast with the whole MC and Cop mix up that we have going on here. We see how torn Clover is with choosing between her career and her family and trying to see where Felix fits into everything. I loved the prologue that really makes you see what has motivated Clover into wanting to be a police officer and I love seeing how she fulfills her dream even if its just saving a kitten so far, she never gives up that she will be able to make a difference. But other factors come into play and Clover will soon realize that she might have to give up her dream and find something different to make a difference because the police force she so admires are the ones who are keeping something from her. Then we have our lovely hero, Felix. I really loved him so much, he is so full of honor and loyalty and very true to himself. He is so open with Clover and accepts her as she is and loves her unconditionally. Even when the truth is revealed, I really appreciated how he handles the situation.
Now seriously, one of my favorite parts was the Wind Dragons reaction to learning the truth about Clover. Its HILARIOUS in many ways. Both to learning that their beloved biker princess is a cop and also dating a cop very seriously. Hell is about to hit the fan hehe but family is everything to this MC and even when they are very baffled on why she would want to be a cop, they support her even if that means accepting Felix into their circle which probably is very difficult for many of them. But we see such close family bonds between them all and I you just fall in love with how close knit this clan is and the ways they go about supporting one another. We see how Clover and Felix find their way in their relationship, in finding what Clover and Felix need in their careers and finding the balance to have what they want and stay together. Then we get secrets in the end revealed about the truth behind Felix's fathers death and I really loved seeing this turn of events and really added the cherry on top to this marvelous story!
It feels like forever since I have actually picked up a Chantal Fernando novel and boy once I picked up Fallen Princess I realized how much I love the quick and fast pacing she does and how endearing of writing she does in implementing her characters and making me fall in love with them. I haven't read all the books in this series, but I have done a couple of them and I really loved seeing the Wind Dragons again and what close family ties they have.
In Fallen Princess Clover Black, is the niece of the President of the Wind Dragons MC and is beloved by everyone in the club. Her father is full on biker and her mother is devoted to the MC but is a FBI informant as well. She realized early on in her life, when a police woman saved her brother, that women can be strong and capable and still have hearts of gold. She knew that she wanted to be a cop, but she knew that there would be hell to pay if her family ever found out. Even though the Wind Dragons are pretty legitimate, there is still conflict between them and the local authorities. But her dream is to make a difference in the world and she has trained and honed her body all of her life, to fulfill her dream. The police force however isn't super open to her. She is one of the few women on the force and her current partner only uses her for donut runs but then she is partnered with a new partner, one with four years of experience and on his way to becoming detective soon. Felix Banks has always wanted to be a cop, his father died being a cop and doing the right thing and he wants to be one. But his father was killed by a member of a MC, and doesn't exactly have fond feelings for MC. But soon sparks fly between Clover and Felix, but Clover is keeping a secret from Felix, one that could destroy the love they have for each other? Will Felix be able to accept Clover and her MC connections or will they love crumble when the truth is revealed?
This was such a powerfully portrayed romance and I had a blast with the whole MC and Cop mix up that we have going on here. We see how torn Clover is with choosing between her career and her family and trying to see where Felix fits into everything. I loved the prologue that really makes you see what has motivated Clover into wanting to be a police officer and I love seeing how she fulfills her dream even if its just saving a kitten so far, she never gives up that she will be able to make a difference. But other factors come into play and Clover will soon realize that she might have to give up her dream and find something different to make a difference because the police force she so admires are the ones who are keeping something from her. Then we have our lovely hero, Felix. I really loved him so much, he is so full of honor and loyalty and very true to himself. He is so open with Clover and accepts her as she is and loves her unconditionally. Even when the truth is revealed, I really appreciated how he handles the situation.
Now seriously, one of my favorite parts was the Wind Dragons reaction to learning the truth about Clover. Its HILARIOUS in many ways. Both to learning that their beloved biker princess is a cop and also dating a cop very seriously. Hell is about to hit the fan hehe but family is everything to this MC and even when they are very baffled on why she would want to be a cop, they support her even if that means accepting Felix into their circle which probably is very difficult for many of them. But we see such close family bonds between them all and I you just fall in love with how close knit this clan is and the ways they go about supporting one another. We see how Clover and Felix find their way in their relationship, in finding what Clover and Felix need in their careers and finding the balance to have what they want and stay together. Then we get secrets in the end revealed about the truth behind Felix's fathers death and I really loved seeing this turn of events and really added the cherry on top to this marvelous story!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Lady Murine hasn't had the best of luck in her life. She has fond memories of her parents and brothers. But they were killed and she was left having her step brother as her guardian. A brother that would try to sell her in return for horses. So when she tries to run away on her prized bull, she meets up with the man that her brother attempted to sell her to. Dougall Bouchann is is just fine with his current status as being unmarried but when he meets Murine his view on marriage slowly starts to change. He knows that Murine deserves better than what he can give her, but he also can't deny how strong his feelings for her have grown. But they are being hunted and must go into hiding and Dougall has to find a way to marry her in secret so that her brother can't get to her. But there is a enemy out there far worse than her brother, and will Dougall and Murine figure out the truth in time?
This was such a fun and sweet story....its a romance that is lighthearted and quirky and gives you a fun respite from reality, the kind of break you need that only Lynsay Sands can give you. Now this is the fourth book in the series and I have really enjoy these group of highlanders and their feisty women that match them in every way. In Falling For The Highlander, we get Murine (who is one of Sidhe's friends) and our grouchy Dougall. I have seen him in previous books and was so thrilled to see him as the hero for this one. And the group of brothers here that join Dougall...they were a riot. Its not necessarily a story that will stay with you for many years. But it is a fun filled romance that leaves you with a smile on your face. I really liked the way the plot in this one developed. We have mystery surrounding the romance that gives the reader an added bonus. It was interesting seeing this story play out and what I have admired about Sands is how she adds humor and lighthearted romance in a rich and detailed historical setting. Not many can do it the way she can. And I am so very eager for the next book.
LOVE this cover so very much....I just have a thing for Scots in Kilts but I love his pose and the back pose---yummy!!!
Falling For The Highlander is entertaining, lively and rich in setting....a romance you can get behind!!! A DELIGHT
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Summary
Lady Murine hasn't had the best of luck in her life. She has fond memories of her parents and brothers. But they were killed and she was left having her step brother as her guardian. A brother that would try to sell her in return for horses. So when she tries to run away on her prized bull, she meets up with the man that her brother attempted to sell her to. Dougall Bouchann is is just fine with his current status as being unmarried but when he meets Murine his view on marriage slowly starts to change. He knows that Murine deserves better than what he can give her, but he also can't deny how strong his feelings for her have grown. But they are being hunted and must go into hiding and Dougall has to find a way to marry her in secret so that her brother can't get to her. But there is a enemy out there far worse than her brother, and will Dougall and Murine figure out the truth in time?
Plot and Story Line
This was such a fun and sweet story....its a romance that is lighthearted and quirky and gives you a fun respite from reality, the kind of break you need that only Lynsay Sands can give you. Now this is the fourth book in the series and I have really enjoy these group of highlanders and their feisty women that match them in every way. In Falling For The Highlander, we get Murine (who is one of Sidhe's friends) and our grouchy Dougall. I have seen him in previous books and was so thrilled to see him as the hero for this one. And the group of brothers here that join Dougall...they were a riot. Its not necessarily a story that will stay with you for many years. But it is a fun filled romance that leaves you with a smile on your face. I really liked the way the plot in this one developed. We have mystery surrounding the romance that gives the reader an added bonus. It was interesting seeing this story play out and what I have admired about Sands is how she adds humor and lighthearted romance in a rich and detailed historical setting. Not many can do it the way she can. And I am so very eager for the next book.
The Cover
LOVE this cover so very much....I just have a thing for Scots in Kilts but I love his pose and the back pose---yummy!!!
Overall View
Falling For The Highlander is entertaining, lively and rich in setting....a romance you can get behind!!! A DELIGHT
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