Review: Loved the story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 20, 2013
I received this book from the touring host for and honest review.It is a delightful romantic tale that takes you back in time. Although a long story the author’s writing style was fast paced and kept you interest through out. The detailed plot well delivered, the scenes well constructed, each a stepping-stone to create the plot and the characters strong and believable.I really enjoyed this book from Collette Cameron. The first of her books I have read, definitely not the last.The story was about revenge and greed that caused many misunderstandings, lies, cruelty and heartache. Mixed it with a budding romance, hope and love as two people found their way to each other, and you are thoroughly entertained. Learning how people can manipulate and cause harm without thought for their fellow human beings. All for their own selfish desires.Found in a compromising position one night at a ball Ian was forced to marry Vangie. This was where all the troubles started for these two. Both tried to convince her uncle that it was ludicrous but he and the ton was adamant.Believing many lies about Vangie, Ian thought he could get his revenge this way, since he believed she was responsible for killing his brother. With a lot of anger, he took what he wanted from her, but when the truth finally caught up with him, he was plaque with guilt, getting to know his wife through brand new glasses.Vangie was a Roma Princess, left penniless after her parents passed away and forced to live with an aunt and uncle whose cruelty knew no bounds. At a very young age, she had to learn how to defend, be strong and stand up for herself. With the help of her paternal grandmother, she was feisty, straightforward, and compassionate. Very humble, she had many things against her. When she met Ian, she had her doubts but defended him, loved him and trusted him unconditionally. However, when he took it too far she took matters in her own hands and went back to the only place she felt safe.Ian’s gullibility caused him many problems on the way. Trusting and believing the wrong people, which cost him much more than his freedom. Shackled to Vangie he was determined to show her who was boss in their marriage. As the scales fell from his eyes he surrendered to his heart and knew that she was the best thing that ever happened to him, willing to follow her and do what ever was needed to win her back.With a greedy stepmother, he had many problems that had to be solved. But his tenacity and determination pulled him through so that he could see what was important. He became a true leader with Vangie, at his side and respecter of her people.