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This was such a wonderful finale to this couple's story and I loved everything that the author delivers with this book here. I was so swept away by the story and seeing them return back to Alaska and find their HEA was so beautiful and precious. We get to see Abbi's family and ex accept her relationship with Henry and we see the growth and how settled these two have come with each other. I really was intrigued by the menage scene with Ronan and how Henry handles it all. I really loved seeing the growth in the story and all the happy feels that you get with seeing all the fun couple page time that is delivered so wonderfully. It was exactly what I expected and needed from this pair. I am so curious to see what this author will be delivering with her other books.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Harmony of Fire is a book that I have been highly anticipating and it was on the top of my list for 2022 of releases that were coming out. This author “Brian Feehan” is the son of Christine Feehan and Harmony of Fire is his debut novel. I was eagerly ready to read this one but I was a bit nervous as some of the reviews relayed that the first half is a bit slow going with the world-building style that happens. So I half-listened to the first half and then finished up the second half with the ARC that I received. I was impressed with this book and it’s not very often that I enjoy Urban Fantasy (as it tends to never have enough romance for me) but this one was very solid in the romance despite it being only in the second half of the story. I really was fascinated by the writing in the book as its vastly different from his mother and I am really happy about that. You can definitely see his flair and unique writing style and it completely worked for me and man can he write a romance haha
Summary
The story starts out with two main storylines, one that follows our hero, Owen. And the other that follows our heroine, Alice. Owen is the head of his troupe and is a protector and powerful in his own way. He keeps hidden, his power and his capabilities but are determined to keep his group protected no matter what. Then we have Alice, who as a little girl was forced to bond with an evil We. She has been apart from her family most of her life, and a priest has been protecting her and teaching her how to fight and protect herself. She is determined to find the evil We who bonded her so that she can be free of him. When Owen and Alice’s path’s meet in an interesting set of circumstances, Alice is captured by Owen and his people. Owen and Alice begin to build a bond, their chemistry is off the charts, but Owen is determined to win Alice’s trust and find out why she is so determined to kill all We and not just the evil ones. As Alice begins to learn the reality of the We and her relationship with Owen deepens, her true enemy will come to the surface, but only with them all working together can he be defeated and a future be available for Owen and Alice to forge their own path be possible…
What I Loved
There were so many unique aspects of the story that I truly found myself loving in this one. I will be honest if I was just grading the second half, this book would be a five-star read. But as the couple doesn’t even meet till past the 50% mark, it’s a solid 4-star. But I will say that I was impressed with how the romance developed, as it didn’t feel rushed, it felt completely natural in its progression. I adored the way that Alice and Owen interacted and seeing them form their bond. There is some angst, but despite them being a bit enemies to lovers, the angst level wasn’t super strong and I really enjoyed seeing the way that they developed their relationship and that there wasn’t this full-on hate, more like a distrust of each other at first. The world-building that is implemented was strong and does take over quite a bit of the first half, but as this is a UF type of world and the first in a series, that is expected to happen as there are some complexities to this world that is being created and it is good to have that foundation of knowledge going into this series. I really was intrigued by the world-building and the bit of Christian mythology that is portrayed within the story. It was truly fascinating and I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for the readership in future books. There are some unique and fun side characters that we see and I felt that they added a level of charm to the book that really balanced it out. The actual romance that forms between Owen and Alice is on point and the chemistry is steamy, and I was impressed with how it was built within the story. There is a level of playfulness within these more intimate scenes that I adored and was almost infectious and had me wanting more. The story ended with a HFN, with a slight teaser and I am curious to see Owen and Alice’s relationship build more in the next book.
What I Struggled With
I think the biggest aspect is there is a lot of world-building and the couple doesn’t meet until the latter half of the story and I would have liked more couple page time. I understand why it was written in this way but that is just my personal reader preference.
The Narration
I was impressed with the narrator, and this was my first time listening to him. I really felt like he pulled me into the story which is what I needed and I was impressed with his level of personalization of the characters and building upon the dramatic effect in the right moments.
Overall View
I found Harmony of Fire to be a stunning beginning to what is to be sure a fiery series. This book took my breath away, it held a captivating note all throughout the story that will charm and endear its readers and have you yearning for more of this power couple! TRULY AN EXHILARATING READ!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Harmony of Fire is a book that I have been highly anticipating and it was on the top of my list for 2022 of releases that were coming out. This author “Brian Feehan” is the son of Christine Feehan and Harmony of Fire is his debut novel. I was eagerly ready to read this one but I was a bit nervous as some of the reviews relayed that the first half is a bit slow going with the world-building style that happens. So I half-listened to the first half and then finished up the second half with the ARC that I received. I was impressed with this book and it’s not very often that I enjoy Urban Fantasy (as it tends to never have enough romance for me) but this one was very solid in the romance despite it being only in the second half of the story. I really was fascinated by the writing in the book as its vastly different from his mother and I am really happy about that. You can definitely see his flair and unique writing style and it completely worked for me and man can he write a romance haha
Summary
The story starts out with two main storylines, one that follows our hero, Owen. And the other that follows our heroine, Alice. Owen is the head of his troupe and is a protector and powerful in his own way. He keeps hidden, his power and his capabilities but are determined to keep his group protected no matter what. Then we have Alice, who as a little girl was forced to bond with an evil We. She has been apart from her family most of her life, and a priest has been protecting her and teaching her how to fight and protect herself. She is determined to find the evil We who bonded her so that she can be free of him. When Owen and Alice’s path’s meet in an interesting set of circumstances, Alice is captured by Owen and his people. Owen and Alice begin to build a bond, their chemistry is off the charts, but Owen is determined to win Alice’s trust and find out why she is so determined to kill all We and not just the evil ones. As Alice begins to learn the reality of the We and her relationship with Owen deepens, her true enemy will come to the surface, but only with them all working together can he be defeated and a future be available for Owen and Alice to forge their own path be possible…
What I Loved
There were so many unique aspects of the story that I truly found myself loving in this one. I will be honest if I was just grading the second half, this book would be a five-star read. But as the couple doesn’t even meet till past the 50% mark, it’s a solid 4-star. But I will say that I was impressed with how the romance developed, as it didn’t feel rushed, it felt completely natural in its progression. I adored the way that Alice and Owen interacted and seeing them form their bond. There is some angst, but despite them being a bit enemies to lovers, the angst level wasn’t super strong and I really enjoyed seeing the way that they developed their relationship and that there wasn’t this full-on hate, more like a distrust of each other at first. The world-building that is implemented was strong and does take over quite a bit of the first half, but as this is a UF type of world and the first in a series, that is expected to happen as there are some complexities to this world that is being created and it is good to have that foundation of knowledge going into this series. I really was intrigued by the world-building and the bit of Christian mythology that is portrayed within the story. It was truly fascinating and I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for the readership in future books. There are some unique and fun side characters that we see and I felt that they added a level of charm to the book that really balanced it out. The actual romance that forms between Owen and Alice is on point and the chemistry is steamy, and I was impressed with how it was built within the story. There is a level of playfulness within these more intimate scenes that I adored and was almost infectious and had me wanting more. The story ended with a HFN, with a slight teaser and I am curious to see Owen and Alice’s relationship build more in the next book.
What I Struggled With
I think the biggest aspect is there is a lot of world-building and the couple doesn’t meet until the latter half of the story and I would have liked more couple page time. I understand why it was written in this way but that is just my personal reader preference.
The Narration
I was impressed with the narrator, and this was my first time listening to him. I really felt like he pulled me into the story which is what I needed and I was impressed with his level of personalization of the characters and building upon the dramatic effect in the right moments.
Overall View
I found Harmony of Fire to be a stunning beginning to what is to be sure a fiery series. This book took my breath away, it held a captivating note all throughout the story that will charm and endear its readers and have you yearning for more of this power couple! TRULY AN EXHILARATING READ!
Running Wild was such an interesting story and I really loved this one. I don't think I loved it like I did Simple Wild, but I truly had such a good time with this one here. It had the similar atmospheric talent that K.A. Tucker is so talented in. There is also so much heart that is centerpoint into this story. I have been wanting to read this one and I really adored this pairing. They are so well-tuned together and my heart just went out to the heroine. The hero has some torments that he is working through and I felt like this story had a sense of realism, which was highly relatable. There is something so genuine within these characters that made them seem so real to the story. This was a quick and fast read and the writing style is so easily to be engaged with, which I really respect. I just adored the way the story evolved and hopefully, we will see more of this couple in future books.
The Submissive is the first book in the submissive series and this is a series that I have really been wanting to read and it's been on my TBR for years! I finally grabbed this one up here and I am so thrilled that I did because it was such a solid BDSM romance. And this book just really handles so much of the BDSM elements so well. Which comes to no surprise if you have read this author before. This story starts out very intensely sexual, there is such strong vibes that connect these two. I really liked the backstory to their connection and how them meeting and having a dom/sub relationship is not by chance. I really loved both the characters and seeing their relationship grow and some of these scenes that they are in, are just perfection and really build upon their relationship but there are also times when we see them outside and really connect outside of being a dom/sub to each other, where they are just sweet lovers and friends. I was captivated by their romance and seeing their character growth. We get some challenges that they need to overcome, as Nathaniel has some personal demons that he needs to overcome, as he doesn't let himself become emotionally invested. But seeing the way that Abby really pushes him to open himself up to emotion and love was one of my favorite aspects to her character. She has such strength and courage to stand for what she deserves in the relationship. I truly found The Submissive to be such a strong beginning to the series and will set the stage for books next in the series.
The Dominant is technically not a continuation of the series, but is the male POV of Book one " The Submissive" and I do wish that I had known that before reading book one as I would have read them together and I know that I would have enjoyed them way more. I am not a fan of two books being different POV unless I know beforehand and can read them side by side, but separately, it just doesn't do that much for me (this is just my personal preference, so if you love it when authors do this that bravo, I wish I could). I did find that there are much more details described in this book than in book one and I did enjoy seeing the mystery behind the hero, but after the ending of " The Submissive" I just wanted to continue with their story and not feel like I was doing a male version of a re read haha. So while I appreciate what the author delivered, I just wasn't in the correct mindset to enjoy it like I wanted or needed.
The Training is book three in the Submissive series and this is where we see our lovely pair continue on with their story and work their way towards their happy ever after. This is the book where they are committed to each other but also where they will push each other's boundaries as well. We see how Nathaniel goes deeper into the BDSM training and explores what their relationship can reach and Abby is completely wanting that as well. We really see great character growth and I adored the friendship with Nathaniel's mentor as it really helped Abby see where they could be and the potential that their relationship could have. I also enjoyed seeing them explore their relationship outside of the BDSM aspects and how Nathaniel wanted them to just be friends and lovers in other ways too. This story had so much heart and feeling and it just won its way so easily to my soul. I was swept away by the writing and I couldn't put this down. I am eager to see where this author takes the rest of the series and the other couples that we will see.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Into The Blue is the second book in the Wild Aces series and ever since I read “Fly With Me” I was eager to get back to the series but I knew that I wanted to take an emotional breather. And I had such a delightful time with this one and it was the perfect read to read on the 4th of July, with all the patriotism that comes with a military romance, I fell so quickly in love. This story quickly pulled me into the romance and I became so quickly invested in these characters and seeing them come back together after a decade of being apart. I was intrigued to see how the author would build the romance and get them to their HEA, there are many unresolved issues that is addressed in this one, and I felt that it was done so well. There is a level of sweetness to the vibe of the story and such a “warm at heart” feel that permeates the story. This did have its emotional moments but in a very different way than in book one. I really enjoyed the difference in this story and how well crafted I found this author’s writing.
Summary
Eric Janesen and Becca Madison were once deeply in love, but their career paths were going different directions and they just weren’t “together” at the right time for either of them and they drifted apart and its now been ten years. At a party, Becca and Eric come together again and all the memories and feelings of love come swamping back, and they slowly reach out to each other. Ever since the death of his commander and friend, flying just hasn’t been the same for Eric. And after a scare in the air, he decides to take a breather and go back home and he keeps running into his old flame, a woman he has never forgotten. He is determined to show her that he has changed and is not the same man that he was before. But Becca doesn’t know if she can trust Eric to not break her heart and choose his planes over her. As Eric and Becca rekindle the old flame, and rebuild their trust in each other, some difficult choices will need to made but will love win in the end?
What I Loved
Into The Blue was such a heart-touching story and I just wanted to dig deep into this novel and into their romance. There was something so rich and vibrant about this book and it had me laughing all over the place. I was so entertained to see them reconnect. As many of you know, second chance is one of my favorite tropes to read especially in a contemporary romance, and Chanel Cleeton did a brilliant job with this one here. I was so captivated by this one and just wanted more of this story. I was highly intrigued to see where the author would be taking this story and how the situation would actually be resolved. But I can safely say that she handled most of it just right. I adored a pining hero and seeing him pursue the heroine. You see that there has always been some vital between them, the key is Eric rebuilding trust with Becca. You see such a hope in this story and there was such a happy feel to this romance that left a smile on my face all the way through. I really enjoyed the setting of the small town and seeing them reconnect in all their old “haunts” and it was intriguing to see their relationship being rebuilt. If you love a well written military romance, look no further than Chanel Cleeton because this series is winning my heart! (NOW bring on the epic finale which I know will be a winner but also I need to be ready for the emotional torment )
What I Struggled With
I will be honest in that I wasn’t a big fan of the ending. I know that this pair is very different from the first couple in the series, but I was hoping that Becca would be more accepting and encouraging of the life that Eric built and how having a military life changed him for the better. I would have liked to see the heroine fighting a bit more for the relationship (because BOTH got hurt and it wasn’t one sided and I felt like Becca should have taken more accountability as it takes two to tango)
Overall View
I found Into The Blue to be a endearing, connects with the heart type of romance that had beautifully built emotion, delivers in the balance of flow and will leave you charmed from beginning to end and leaves you fully satisfied by the end!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or to this one girl. She was the compass when I was so lost I couldn’t find my way.
First Impressions
Into The Blue is the second book in the Wild Aces series and ever since I read “Fly With Me” I was eager to get back to the series but I knew that I wanted to take an emotional breather. And I had such a delightful time with this one and it was the perfect read to read on the 4th of July, with all the patriotism that comes with a military romance, I fell so quickly in love. This story quickly pulled me into the romance and I became so quickly invested in these characters and seeing them come back together after a decade of being apart. I was intrigued to see how the author would build the romance and get them to their HEA, there are many unresolved issues that is addressed in this one, and I felt that it was done so well. There is a level of sweetness to the vibe of the story and such a “warm at heart” feel that permeates the story. This did have its emotional moments but in a very different way than in book one. I really enjoyed the difference in this story and how well crafted I found this author’s writing.
Either way I felt like I was falling, reaching out with nothing to hold on to, the girl whose hand I wanted to grab, just out of my reach.
Summary
Eric Janesen and Becca Madison were once deeply in love, but their career paths were going different directions and they just weren’t “together” at the right time for either of them and they drifted apart and its now been ten years. At a party, Becca and Eric come together again and all the memories and feelings of love come swamping back, and they slowly reach out to each other. Ever since the death of his commander and friend, flying just hasn’t been the same for Eric. And after a scare in the air, he decides to take a breather and go back home and he keeps running into his old flame, a woman he has never forgotten. He is determined to show her that he has changed and is not the same man that he was before. But Becca doesn’t know if she can trust Eric to not break her heart and choose his planes over her. As Eric and Becca rekindle the old flame, and rebuild their trust in each other, some difficult choices will need to made but will love win in the end?
Becca. She’d been there in every relationship. It wasn’t fair to all the women in between, but she’d always been the woman I measured everyone else against. There was just a bond there, one I’d never been able to find again.
What I Loved
Into The Blue was such a heart-touching story and I just wanted to dig deep into this novel and into their romance. There was something so rich and vibrant about this book and it had me laughing all over the place. I was so entertained to see them reconnect. As many of you know, second chance is one of my favorite tropes to read especially in a contemporary romance, and Chanel Cleeton did a brilliant job with this one here. I was so captivated by this one and just wanted more of this story. I was highly intrigued to see where the author would be taking this story and how the situation would actually be resolved. But I can safely say that she handled most of it just right. I adored a pining hero and seeing him pursue the heroine. You see that there has always been some vital between them, the key is Eric rebuilding trust with Becca. You see such a hope in this story and there was such a happy feel to this romance that left a smile on my face all the way through. I really enjoyed the setting of the small town and seeing them reconnect in all their old “haunts” and it was intriguing to see their relationship being rebuilt. If you love a well written military romance, look no further than Chanel Cleeton because this series is winning my heart! (NOW bring on the epic finale which I know will be a winner but also I need to be ready for the emotional torment )
Love was easy; trust was the hard part.
What I Struggled With
I will be honest in that I wasn’t a big fan of the ending. I know that this pair is very different from the first couple in the series, but I was hoping that Becca would be more accepting and encouraging of the life that Eric built and how having a military life changed him for the better. I would have liked to see the heroine fighting a bit more for the relationship (because BOTH got hurt and it wasn’t one sided and I felt like Becca should have taken more accountability as it takes two to tango)
Overall View
I found Into The Blue to be a endearing, connects with the heart type of romance that had beautifully built emotion, delivers in the balance of flow and will leave you charmed from beginning to end and leaves you fully satisfied by the end!
We walked back into the squadron together, my hand in Eric’s, his helmet bag dangling from his free hand, a line of gleaming F-16s behind us, and I felt like each step toward the squadron took me away from the life I’d known and into a new adventure, a new world.
This book is one of that random pick up reads but it has been a book that I have seen all over the community and I have been so curious about this one and this is an author that I have been wanting to explore more of. I have always loved how she handles dark romance and was curious about a London-based mafia and I could never have imagined what this story would deliver because it completely blew my mind away. It was superb in every way and the hero especially has my heart. But I actually loved the heroine as well. (Tillie Cole writes some superb heroines) and I was so caught up in this dark and twisted world and this family and seeing all that they go through but how they come out fighting on the other end. The romance is on point and seeing how they are both willing to fight for each other was so fantastic. I just wanted so much from them and they both had such strengths that really balanced their relationship out. The heroine surprised me the most I think. Because on the surface she is this socialite type, but she is drawn to Arthur, and when things get bad for her and Arthur gives her shelter and safety, she really comes into her own and embraces being his queen and seeing the character grow was so entrenching. The family bonds and the way that they see how needed she is for Arthur and fight for their relationship were so captivating. This is a book that will tear your heart out but it's also a book that will stun in you these little moments where there is this sweetness and connection that really connects these two so beautifully. I had so much fun with this book and I need book 2 NOW!
Stolen by a Sinner was a REMARKABLE read and is my favorite of the series. There is so much that I adored about this book but it completely swept me away in a way that I never expected. As much as I enjoyed the first two books, they have nothing on this book. This one just won my heart so quickly. I absolutely adored everything about this one and it totally tore my emotions apart and frankly, I am not complaining too much about it. haha, You can tell that this story was done so well and it captivated me. The setup of the romance is that it's a kidnapping with a cinderella retelling. The quick gist of the story is that the heroine is being abused and attacked by a competing mafia king and she is kidnapped and is now working in that household. But our heroine has been abused all of her life, and now she is in a place that is safe in more ways than one, and a romance blossoms.
I will say that this story completely shocked me because I know that this author can really strike to the center of your emotions, but wow she really worked me well in this story. I love a well-done Cinderella retelling and this one is one of the darker tales I have ever read and I am more than impressed. My heart just ached for what our heroine suffers but the way that she rises above it and finds a sweet strong love was beyond precious. She deserved to find a prince and find a happy ending and she definitely found her way to her happy ever after just mafia style.
If you are a mafia fan and love dark romance, then you definitely need to read this one (and it can be read as a standalone. Give this one a try and you won't regret it.
I will say that this story completely shocked me because I know that this author can really strike to the center of your emotions, but wow she really worked me well in this story. I love a well-done Cinderella retelling and this one is one of the darker tales I have ever read and I am more than impressed. My heart just ached for what our heroine suffers but the way that she rises above it and finds a sweet strong love was beyond precious. She deserved to find a prince and find a happy ending and she definitely found her way to her happy ever after just mafia style.
If you are a mafia fan and love dark romance, then you definitely need to read this one (and it can be read as a standalone. Give this one a try and you won't regret it.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Devil In Winter brings together the most unlikely couple you could ever imagine.....a heartless rake who has recently damaged his
relationship with his closest friend and an innocent shy wallflower who can barely speak two words to a man without stuttering.
Over the holidays I decided to reread some of my favorites and this included the Devil In Winter, out of all the romances that I have read over the years....this book is at the very top of my list and when I realized that I had yet to do a review for this book I knew that I needed to change that. Many of my favorites I haven't reviewed so I have been meaning to change that. So I hope that I can give this book the love and justice it deserves. Now Lisa Kleypas is one of the most talented romance authors you could have the pleasure of picking up. Her writing is so lyrical and mind pulling, and her sex scenes are the best out there in my opinion. She writes the love scenes in a way that is hot without being super explicit. Your heart and emotions are just as involved as the characters actually involved.
The Key Players that occur in Devil In Winter:
Devil In Winter takes off right after book two ends. So let me recap the ending of It Happened One Autumn so you can get some background information. Our hero, Sebastian, desperate to marry for money and with the help of Westcliff's mother, kidnaps Lillian Bowman to take her up to Gretna Green, and ends up home nursing his wounds from Westcliff getting vengeance. When Evie comes to him, alone and offers him her fortune if he marries her. Sebastian knows that he is without many options, and even though he barely looked at Evie before, now he takes a good second look and agrees. Thus begins a marriage that becomes apparent that there is strong passion between them. Sebastian is used to being with women who are very worldly and knows the pleasures of the bedroom, but Evie is innocent but eager and its a new experience for Sebastian and he is almost spellbound by his growing feelings for Evie. As Sebastian surprises Evie in the small ways, she begins to see a new side to Sebastian that he never lets anyone see. And Sebastian is unnerved by his feelings for Evie, feelings he has never felt before and is almost like a "lost child" in coming to terms with what he is discovering in his marriage to Evie.
This is the true strength of Lisa Kleypas and this is one of the best books that she has ever written here. This is where she takes a character you don't really like, Sebastian, and pairs him with the most unlikely heroine out of the wallflowers. When I first read these books, Evie would not have been my pick for Sebastian at first, but once you see them together they are just one. Like honestly, there is something so special and unique about their pairing that just stays with you. Even after all these years of reading this book, it still leaves me with all the feels. What is most remarkable about this story is the growth and change of the characters. I have always felt a kinship with Evie. I was so shy growing up and most due to some emotional problems so I could connect with Evie more than the other wallflowers because I understand how difficult it is to overcome shyness. So to see Evie go from being shy and stuttering to becoming more confident in her own femininity and strength and fight for what she wants is pretty remarkable. Also to see how comfortable she becomes with Sebastian, like a second skin almost. Then we have Sebastian that goes from being selfish, doesn't care to work and loves his countless women to being a man that starts to fun Evie's fathers club to get it back to what it needs to be, breaking up fights and staying up late hours and even agreeing to Evie's demand to go celibate for three months. We see him truly change to a man that learns to care for others before himself and truly let himself love and its so beautiful to see these changes and before you know it a hero you hate at first develops into one of the most redeemable heroes you will ever read and fall in love with. He is so careful with Evie, protective and seeing to her needs, wants and desires so gently and its such an admirable quality in a hero that you see even in the beginning.
If you haven't read the Wallflower series yet or even Devil In Winter then go to the store right now and grab up this book because I one hundred percent guarantee you will fall in love with Sebastian and Evie as I have and still love them to this day!!
Devil In Winter is a romance that will stay with you for years after reading it, a gentle and sexy romance that gives the reader every emotion and vibrates with sensuality and vivid emotion!!! ONE OF THE BEST ROMANCES EVER WRITTEN!!
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Devil In Winter brings together the most unlikely couple you could ever imagine.....a heartless rake who has recently damaged his
relationship with his closest friend and an innocent shy wallflower who can barely speak two words to a man without stuttering.Over the holidays I decided to reread some of my favorites and this included the Devil In Winter, out of all the romances that I have read over the years....this book is at the very top of my list and when I realized that I had yet to do a review for this book I knew that I needed to change that. Many of my favorites I haven't reviewed so I have been meaning to change that. So I hope that I can give this book the love and justice it deserves. Now Lisa Kleypas is one of the most talented romance authors you could have the pleasure of picking up. Her writing is so lyrical and mind pulling, and her sex scenes are the best out there in my opinion. She writes the love scenes in a way that is hot without being super explicit. Your heart and emotions are just as involved as the characters actually involved.
The Key Players that occur in Devil In Winter:
- Sebastian, Viscount St. Vincent, a rake and rogue and in desperate need of funds and need to marry for money and his reputation with women is legendary.
- Evangeline Jenner, is shy and innocent wallflower, she struggles with a stutter and lives with abusive relatives
Devil In Winter takes off right after book two ends. So let me recap the ending of It Happened One Autumn so you can get some background information. Our hero, Sebastian, desperate to marry for money and with the help of Westcliff's mother, kidnaps Lillian Bowman to take her up to Gretna Green, and ends up home nursing his wounds from Westcliff getting vengeance. When Evie comes to him, alone and offers him her fortune if he marries her. Sebastian knows that he is without many options, and even though he barely looked at Evie before, now he takes a good second look and agrees. Thus begins a marriage that becomes apparent that there is strong passion between them. Sebastian is used to being with women who are very worldly and knows the pleasures of the bedroom, but Evie is innocent but eager and its a new experience for Sebastian and he is almost spellbound by his growing feelings for Evie. As Sebastian surprises Evie in the small ways, she begins to see a new side to Sebastian that he never lets anyone see. And Sebastian is unnerved by his feelings for Evie, feelings he has never felt before and is almost like a "lost child" in coming to terms with what he is discovering in his marriage to Evie.
You can s-send me away, but you can't stop me from running back to you. I want to spend every day with you. I want to watch you shave in the morning. I want to drink champagne and dance with you. I want to mend the holes in your stockings. I want to share a bed with you every night and to have your children.
This is the true strength of Lisa Kleypas and this is one of the best books that she has ever written here. This is where she takes a character you don't really like, Sebastian, and pairs him with the most unlikely heroine out of the wallflowers. When I first read these books, Evie would not have been my pick for Sebastian at first, but once you see them together they are just one. Like honestly, there is something so special and unique about their pairing that just stays with you. Even after all these years of reading this book, it still leaves me with all the feels. What is most remarkable about this story is the growth and change of the characters. I have always felt a kinship with Evie. I was so shy growing up and most due to some emotional problems so I could connect with Evie more than the other wallflowers because I understand how difficult it is to overcome shyness. So to see Evie go from being shy and stuttering to becoming more confident in her own femininity and strength and fight for what she wants is pretty remarkable. Also to see how comfortable she becomes with Sebastian, like a second skin almost. Then we have Sebastian that goes from being selfish, doesn't care to work and loves his countless women to being a man that starts to fun Evie's fathers club to get it back to what it needs to be, breaking up fights and staying up late hours and even agreeing to Evie's demand to go celibate for three months. We see him truly change to a man that learns to care for others before himself and truly let himself love and its so beautiful to see these changes and before you know it a hero you hate at first develops into one of the most redeemable heroes you will ever read and fall in love with. He is so careful with Evie, protective and seeing to her needs, wants and desires so gently and its such an admirable quality in a hero that you see even in the beginning.
No one could fail to observe that whenever Evie entered the room St. Vincent practically vibrated like a tuning fork.
If you haven't read the Wallflower series yet or even Devil In Winter then go to the store right now and grab up this book because I one hundred percent guarantee you will fall in love with Sebastian and Evie as I have and still love them to this day!!
I want to fill every part of you… breathe the air from your lungs… leave my handprints on your soul. I want to give you more pleasure than you can bear. I want to make love to you, Evie, as I have never done with anyone before
Devil In Winter is a romance that will stay with you for years after reading it, a gentle and sexy romance that gives the reader every emotion and vibrates with sensuality and vivid emotion!!! ONE OF THE BEST ROMANCES EVER WRITTEN!!
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