Review: Conflicted - can't decide between 2 and 3 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2013
I truly don't want to trash this book as there were glimpses of some good stuff. However there was also a lot that wasn't good and I found that the book was a bit schizophrenic, in that it didn't know if it wanted to be a romance or a paranormal or a suspenseWhat I liked:1) Nice beginning of the book that seemed better written than the rest of the book. (I have a sneaky suspicion that sample chapters on Amazon are edited in order to sell more books)2) The development of the love story between Micah and Libby was good and I really enjoyed it. I really couldn't put the book down for that part. Perhaps the book should've been limited to less H's and h's.3) The Lords were honorable and had good attitudes in keeping with the times and towards their love interests. Besides the story between Owen and Grace (see list of what I didn't like below)What I didn't like:1) Bad grammar and lack of editing. Author needs to pay attention to tenses, it's really a distraction.2) Fixation with the Archangel Michael3) Dan Brown type theme (also mentioned by another reviewer)4) It really dragged on for too long and had to many characters and romances going on. All of the other romances weren't given much attention and were a bit rushed. I didn't like the fact that the character Owen initiated a relationship with Grace, consummated his betrothal then disappeared for months without giving thought to possible consequences e.g. a baby. The other characters when faced with possible death, immediately considered and allowed for possible babies on the way.5) Every other male character was an Earl6) Some modern day language crept in, that was jarring. I'm not truly a purist and enjoy a good story more than anything, so for me to notice, means it's a bit much.I do find myself interested in reading the next book, which does mean that the author isn't doing everything wrong. I hope she finds a good editor to help give her direction and help her produce better books. I noticed that another reviewer said that this book was an improvement on the first, so I truly hope that the author keeps improving.