Month: November 2018

Wicked Laird by Tammy Andresen

On By BarbaraIn Barb's Reviews, Georgian Era (1714-1837), NovellaLeave a comment

Wicked Laird (Brethren of Stone Book 2)Wicked Laird by Tammy Andresen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Brethren of Stone #2
Publication Date: 11/27/18

The second of the Sinclair brothers, Blair, has found his soulmate in this lovely novella. The six Sinclair siblings lost their parents in a terrible accident and now each of siblings is headed out into the world to make their own fortunes – but keep very close ties with the other siblings. In the last book, Scottish Devil, we saw the eldest brother, Stone, struggle with the loss of his parents, the responsibility of caring for his siblings, and assuming the title. Now, one of his younger brothers has used his inheritance to purchase a large parcel of land in the Scottish Highlands. Blair Sinclair is determined to tame his land, build some piers and start a branch of the family shipping lines – and he’s going to do it on his own. Well, that scenario doesn’t last long because there are some nasty villains there and having a large, rich, powerful family can go a long way to help.

Soon after arriving on his new land, Blair is using a scythe to cut the growth around his cottage. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees a sparkle out on the loch. It is the sun glinting off of a sail. Who could be sailing into his harbor? As he watches, he realizes that the boat is capsizing and sinking. He makes a mad dash down to the water and dives in. What he rescues isn’t a boy as he’d thought, it is a very feminine young woman.

Elle has had a very hard time since her father’s death. Because she had no means of caring for herself and her younger brother, she placed her trust in a man who was not trustworthy. She’s paid a high price for that. Now, she is determined she will never, ever, trust or depend on another man. She will never allow herself to be vulnerable like that again.

Blair is intrigued by the young woman he rescued and he’s determined to keep her safe, but she fights him every step of the way. It is nice to watch them come to trust and care for each other as they fend off the villain. I love what Elle tells Blair about the villain – “It’s not that he’s stronger, it’s that he’s black to the soul and wearing righteousness like a cloak.”

Please check out my reviews at:
Blog: https://flippinpages.blog/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/flippinpages…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlippinPagesRev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarbBookReview

“I requested and received this e-book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher.”

The Last Wicked Rogue by Lauren Smith

On By BarbaraIn Barb's Reviews, Georgian Era (1714-1837)9 Comments

The Last Wicked Rogue (The League of Rogues Book 9)The Last Wicked Rogue by Lauren Smith

Barbara’s rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: The League of Rogues #9
Publication Date: 11/14/18

Charles’ long-awaited book is finally here and it was definitely worth the wait. It hits the ground running and doesn’t let up until the last page – you absolutely won’t be able to put it down. It is filled with excitement, deviousness, life-long friendships, cunning, plots, and a to-die-for romance. Sadly, it is the last of the books for the main group of Rogues, but wonderfully, it isn’t the last of the series. The series will continue with the siblings of the Rogues and their wives and who knows – maybe on down to the children of the Rogues. The book is so exciting that I’m going to have a hard time not including spoilers in the review simply because once I start writing about it, I don’t think I can quit! I see many edits in the future for this review.

You’ll still find excerpts from the Lady Society column interspersed throughout the book and they are always fun to read. You’ll also find spots of humor. As a matter of fact, the very first chapter begins with a humorous scene that showcases the friendship between the Rogues.

Charles Humphrey, the Earl of Lonsdale, has gotten more and more lonely, restless, and almost despairing over the last year. Each of his friends in the League of Rogues has found love and started families and while they still try to include him, he still somehow feels separate and alone. He finds himself more and more often participating in dangerous pass times. One of those is boxing – not at Gentleman Jackson’s, but in the Lewis Street Tunnels. Those are dangerous places to be – very dangerous. While there one night, his would-be opponent wagers a woman, a very unwilling woman, as the prize. Charles cannot let the woman stay with these brutes, so he has to win. Luckily, he is smart, cunning and very good at boxing. Once he has won, he leaves with the woman, she kisses him, tells him her name is Lily, distracts him and disappears. He’s never met such an intriguing woman and he can’t stop thinking of her.

Lily Linley is a woman with many, many secrets and none of them are good – well – except for one. In disguise, she’s spent a lot of time with Charles and she is petrified that he recognized her when he rescued her. He can’t find out her secrets – even though she’s come to admire him – a lot. You’ll love Lily! She had some awful things happen to her, but she is smart and resourceful and has learned to survive within the parameters in which she has to live. If you want a strong heroine, Lily is it.

Hugo is ready to set his end-game in motion and finally have his revenge on Charles and the League. We finally learn all of the history between Charles and Hugo – even Charles doesn’t know all of it. We learn what has driven Hugo to such intense hatred. Hugo has all of his spies in place and he knows what is going on in each of the Leaguer’s home, now it is time for them to act and end it all.

I really wanted to learn more about Phillip Wilkes, the Earl of Kent. I hope that the reason that we didn’t see what happened to him is that he’ll have his own book in the future. If not, I’m disappointed in that. I think maybe he’ll have a book with Charles’ sister.

I highly recommend the book. It is filled with wonderful characters, a lovely romance and non-stop action. You’ll never know what will happen next. You know something will happen, but you don’t know what.

Please check out my reviews at:
Blog: https://flippinpages.blog/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/flippinpages…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlippinPagesRev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarbBookReview

“I requested and received this e-book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher.”