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3 September 2014
Historical | Romance
164 Pages
My Rating ~ 3 bites
Major Steven Beauverde’s
older brother was murdered and now he has to take the mantle of Earl of
Hackwell. However, he hears rumors of a bastard son, so he starts a dual
investigation: find out the real circumstances surrounding his brother’s death
and find the child, if there is one. Because there is no way he wants to be
saddled with the title if he can help it. Along the way he stumbles across
Annabelle Harris and her wards, two-year-old Robby and nine-year-old Thomas. He
suspects she’s deeply involved with the subjects he’s investigating, but he’s
not sure how. Finding out will be a pleasurable pastime since he’s got the hots
for her. And if he’s not mistaken, she for him.
He’s not mistaken. She
lusts after him even though he’s dangerous to her way of life and her secrets.
But there’s not much time for hanky panky because there’s a murderer on the
loose and everyone is in danger. I’m not a big fan of Steven myself, but I’m
not going to be the one leg shackled to him, so whatever floats Annabelle’s
boat. I do love Annabelle for most of the book. She’s strong, independent, courageous,
quick thinking, and not afraid to do what she wants. Being wealthy helps even
if she doesn’t have a title. She does do a couple of very stupid things that
make me want to slap her, but for the most part I really like her. Steven is
just meh to me. I’m not sure why. It’s as if I couldn’t really get to know him
or connect with the character or something. Side characters are interesting and
worthy additions to the tapestry. And I do love a bit of danger. What brought this
book down for me was the beginning is very confusing. For quite some time I
couldn’t figure out who was who or what the hell was going on, but then it
settles down into a more stable story telling. All-in-all an entertaining read
once you get past the confusing beginning.
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