Review: What a Surprise!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2013
This was one of the last stories I've read from le Veque (I only have 4 or 5 more books to go from her arsenal) because, like "The Dark Knight," I felt the premise was not really to my taste.  However, just as in The Dark Knight, I found myself pleasantly surprised and this too has become one of my favorites from this author.  If you've read any of my reviews before, I adore the De Russe men.  I was pleased to discover that Lady de Moyen come from the de Russe line, but hated that she had to endure so much abuse.  I loved how Gart "Gabriel" arrived like the conquering hero...the most loving of men as a lover and father.  To me, he is the epitome of the strong, silent type with a pure depth of character.  I really liked this book and found myself with teary eyes on many occasiosn throughout the book.  I was like, Lord, am I about to cry again?!  LOL, enjoy this one, it's good.  My only gripe would be with Kevin de Lara's father - as an old war monger with 800 men at his disposal, how he allowed his castle to be breached and certain persons taken away is beyond me.  He was a sweet old man though (I also like the de Lara men).  I'm off to "The Lord of Shadows!"