Review: A Sensual Addition To The Kellington Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 28, 2013
Story Rating ~ 4 StarsWriting Style ~ 5 StarsHero Rating ~ 4.5 StarsHeroine Rating ~ 4.5 StarsHeat Level ~ 3.5 StarsEnding ~ 5 StarsOverall Rating ~ 4.5 StarsThis is the third book in Maureen Driscoll's Kellington series. I was hooked with book one, and this series just gets better and better.Never Wager Against Love was a truly pleasurable read. Maureen Driscoll's writing and storytelling grabs hold of the reader from the first page and doesn't let go till the last page. The characters have a lot of depth and are well thought out. I also LOVE the fact that all of the characters from the prior books are brought back throughout the series. The storyline was excellent with lots of action, as Vanessa and Arthur go on a quest to find and retrieve priceless artifacts before the villains can get to them first.Vanessa's character was highly unusual and unique. She was an agent of the Home Office, was unheard during the time period that the book is set in. She was extremely intelligent, and it was quite often an asset as Arthur and her journeyed from place to place to locate the priceless artifacts.I adored Arthur. He was so protective of Vanessa and I loved reading his thoughts and feelings in relation to Vanessa, how they changed and grew MORE as the story unfolded.It was easy to feel the attraction and chemistry between Vanessa and Arthur. The sensuality in this book is VERY HIGH and when they finally joined together it was EXPLOSIVE! This book is no way erotic, but for those of you who enjoy some steam in your reads you will be very happy with the overall heat factor.The book ended on a high note with an excellent epilogue, complete with a happily ever after. It left me satisfied, but still wanting more! Fortunately, there are two more books in the series about the remaining yummy Kellington brothers and I can dive right into.If you are a fan of sensual provocative historical romances, where there is an underlying family theme, then I can't recommend this book and series enough. You will not be disappointed.