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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Book Review for The Guardian Duke: A Forgotten Castles Novel by Jamie Carie


The Guardian Duke

By: Jamie Carie
 stars
Reviewed by:Angels
Format:Kindle/Hardcover/Paperback
Published: B&H Books
Source: Purchased Copy Gene:Christian Romance



Book Blurb/Synopsis-

The Guardian Duke is award-winning novelist Jamie Carie’s most exciting story yet, a uniquely arranged Regency-era romantic adventure where hero and heroine know each other through written letters but have yet to meet.

Gabriel, the Duke of St. Easton, is ordered by the King to take guardianship over Lady Alexandria Featherstone whose parents are presumed dead after failing to return from a high profile treasure hunt. But Alexandria ignores this royal reassignment, believing her parents are still alive and duly following clues that may lead to their whereabouts. Gabriel, pressured by what are actually the King’s ulterior motives, pursues her across windswept England and the rolling green hills of Ireland but is always one step behind.

When they do meet, the search for earthly treasure will pale in comparison to what God has planned for both of them.


Our Review

What a great start to a series. I found the characters to be engaging funny , serious and some to be our white Knight !Alexandria becomes the guardian of the Duke of St. Easton when Alexandria's parents are presumed dead.Her parents are treasure hunting looking for a lost tomb that has gone missing from a collection. Alexandria does not believe her parents are dead so puts forth a plan to rescue them but, to do that she needs money to travel with. Alex corresponds with the Duke making up or stretching the truth about the amount of money she needs to keep things running at home. Alex letters are so funny they have you cracking up. She is talking to the Duke not knowing what to say to him, saying things no lady would say, speaking her mind in those letters a crossing certain parts out but ,sending the letter as is.Hilarious !The purpose of the letters is really to distract the Duke from making her leave her home a coming to him but, in doing so she is building a relationship with her Duke. Alex sets forth on looking for her parents and finds a champion to help her in her travels. The Duke learning she has gone from her home sets out to travel after her and bring her back to safely. 

These two play at Cat and mouse game the whole story through. 

Alex lets the Duke know her where abouts just enough to keep him interested but, always several steps ahead and out of reach as she is not going back to England she is finding her parents even if it kills her !

I loved this story it was a very fun read and quite the page turner. I never laughed so hard reading the parts where Alex is writing her letters to the Duke.The Duke feels he has gotten to know who Alex is through her letters and learns that she is one of a kind.He is falling in love.This little adventure was packed with enough intrigue to keep you on the edge always wondering what will happen next. There adventure led them to developing a  long and lasting relationship.Alex might be developing a love interest which will complicate things for the Duke.The story right up to the end was delightful leaving a cliff hanger on what happens next ! This book is a keeper for me just one of the heart felt romances that is developing little by little without either party realizing the extent of there feeling just yet! 


Recommended read to all ! 



Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Book Review Forever a Lady by Delilah Marvelle The Rumor Book Two


Forever a Lady
The Rumor Book # 2
 by Delilah Marvelle

 5 stars
Reviewed by:Angels
Format:Paperback
Published:Harlequin 
Source: Purchased
                Gene: Historical Romance

About Book



TWO DIFFERENT CLASSES, ONE COMMON DESIRE... Lady Bernadette Marie Burton  may be the richest widow in England, but like her dreams of finding true passion, her reputation is deteriorating. Cruel gossip, loneliness and hoards of opportunistic suitors have her believing Society couldn't be more vile...or dangerous. So when an attacker threatens her life, she finds safety in the most unseemly of places: the arms of a mysterious, Irish-American gang leader. His fortune stolen, young  Matthew Milton is done playing the respectable gentleman. In the slums of New York, only ruffians thrive. But from the moment he arrives in London and encounters the voluptuous Lady Bernadette, he can't help but wonder about the finer pleasures he's missing. Or just how much he's willing to risk-not only to bed her, but to prove his worth...





Our Thoughts


Delilah is a new author for me and I have been enjoying her Rumor Series.I really have enjoyed all the characters that I have read about its a great cast.Its important to like the characters and found them like-able and engaging .



The two main characters Matthew and Bernadette have a great chemistry from there first meeting in the park.Sparks fly with just one look and good conversation.Bernadette's attraction to Matthew is a deadly one and she knows that he is a dangerous man to attach herself to but, she can't seem to help herself.Matthew feels the same way right off the bat he feels that he has met the women of his dreams.From there very first sexual encounter he becomes controlling and protective.

The couples relationship is doomed from the onset.What does he have to offer a lady of her station.He is basically living in the slums of New York City.But,Matthew will surprise you he is not what he seems.He was once a man of wealth and plans to be one again to win Bernadette's heart.


I always have one favorite character and Matthew is mine.He is just and all around great guy who loves children and he protects those with his life that live under his protection.He is talk dark and dangerous and would kill and the blink of a eye to protect someone in need but, he has a soft and compassionate side as well.Michael first to protect the people who can't protect themselves not only that teaches them a better way of life .Who wouldn't want to fall in love with a guy like that?


This was a cute romance read.I found the book to be a page turner not the seat of your pants kind but a fast paced read.The books sexual encounters we brief and endearing so if you only like a book with a little bit of sex this is the read for you.Bernadette was a pleasure to read about she is a women of means but, she surprises us throughout the whole book with her kind heart and understanding.Being in a loveless marriage herself she is a bit shy of marriage now and only wants to live in the moment but, one tall dark and handsome man plans to change her mind as he has a happily ever after in mind for them.


The books has a few twists and turns and a rocky courtship at first but once the tide turns love blossoms and we see that some good can come for the bad.An endearing story about Matthew trying to regain and life he once loss and finding his soul mate to share his new life with.The books a keeper!


Look forward to reading more of The rumor series and I have an I have enjoyed them all.


Forever a Lady

Forever And A Day
Forever a Lord