Review: The Dangerous Bride
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 16, 2013
Tess Stanhope is brave and fearless. To avoid a forced marriage with a violent suitor, she tries her hand at crime. She robs a coach with the hope that her spoils will help her escape her controlling uncle. Things don't work out as she plans. Unexpectedly she is assisted in her crime by Aiden Masters. When he is injured, she helps him to safety. This allows her to be caught. She is taken home by her uncle, but that doesn't stop her. Tess vows to be independent. Who will aid her? Aiden will even if she has to blackmail him. Jane Beckenham delivers a well plotted story that has wildly passionate characters who are strong and fearless. Tess and Aiden are both stubborn and won't give in easily to tenderness and love. They have endured heartbreak so they don't trust their feelings. This story is filled with romance, suspense and danger. I love that Tess is the one who has to rescue her love. The rest of characters are interesting and engaging especially the witch who gave Tess assistance with her prophecy. She added a touch of the paranormal to the story. I found this tale of love, forgiveness and healing lifted my spirits.