4 stars
Set in Scotland, not long after the battle of Culloden, this historic romance is rife with clan wars, kidnapping, revenge and kilts. Marjorie has recently become part of society when her brother inherits a dukedom. A former lady's companion, she is not accepted into London society and decides to surprise her brother in Scotland to get away from it all. Along the way she is kidnapped by one of her brother's rivals. Graeme is trying to make ends meet on his property while raising three brothers and trying to maintain clan politics. I liked both of these characters a lot and the romance was equal parts sweet and steamy. There were some kidnapping elements that made me a little uncomfortable and while handled with some humor, went a little far in parts. Overall, this is an author that I will continue to explore. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I Dared the Duke by Anna Bennett
3.5 stars
Alex discovers that Beth is his grandmother's new companion and immediately tries to fire her as he has a murderer after him and he is afraid he can't keep everyone safe. As he is immediately drawn to her, he find he can't quite fire her and is instead drawn into a deal with her. I like both of these characters. Alex has a reputation he doesn't at all deserve and Beth is a bit shrewish and untrusting which makes for a sweet romance. The side mystery is a little silly and doesn't really add much to the book but overall, this is an entertaining historical romance. I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Bad Luck Bride by Janna MacGregor
3 stars
I honestly think my reaction to this historical romance has more to do with me not being in the mood for quite so much angst. Alex is grief stricken after the tragic death of his sister. In retaliation, he goes after the man who he believes is responsible by stealing his fiancé. Claire has had four engagements that have all ended terribly. The gossip that surrounds her and her "curse" are about to do her in, and all she wants is her own family. This book involved lots of miscommunication, untruths, and misunderstandings which lead to a lot of drama. Also, I was not quite on board with the whole curse, which left it hard to get too involved in the storyline. It is well-written and I do think if you are in the mood for some good all romantic angst, this would be a good pick. I received this from NetGalley one exchange for an honest review.
Waiting for an Earl Like You by Alexandra Hawkins
2 stars
Olivia grew up as neighbor to Gideon and Thorn, handsome identical twins, and followed them around like a younger sister. Gideon became a friend and protector while Thorn was annoyed by her impertinence. Now almost twenty, Olivia is dealing with the prospect of a new stepmother and having the twins back in her life. I liked the set-up for this story but the overall relationships were ruined by the outlandish plot devices. Thorn purposely and deceitfully pretends to be Gideon in order to coax information out of Olivia and she is constantly having trouble telling them apart even though they grew up together. Even my eight year old daughter can tell the difference between the identical twin boys in her class. Overall, the deceit and the unlikeliness of this situation colored how I viewed the rest of the book. This is the second book by this author that I have had discomfort with a plot choice, so I probably won't try another. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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