Review: Really Loved this!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2013
I've read three of Kathryn Loch's novels so far and I've enjoyed every single one of them. I think I loved this one the best then Blind Impulse.Words can not describe how she creates these heroes they are strong without being overbearing and not afraid to show their emotions or admit their love for the people around them.In Hearts Ransom, Talon is just finishing a battle when he learns his only daughter was kidnapped and he becomes frantic with worry. He tries with all this might to find her but is unable to and their is no ransom note sent to know of her whereabouts. Talon finally learns his long time enemy is sending his daughter to be married and kidnaps her on the way to her betrothed.Even though Talon kidnaps Gwen, he immediately informs her that she will be treated with all care even though she is his prisoner. Gwen realizes that Talon is her best chance to escape her marriage to and old man, especially since he is kind to her. Talon keeps Gwen in the dark about his daughter even though it is causing him sleepless nights and anguish. Gwen notices his pain and wishes to comfort but Talon refuses to tell her what troubles him and no one, not even the servants, are willing to tell her what has happened. It happens that Talon and Gwen do become close and Gwen's father tries to kill her, but his assassins fail to do so on two occasions.  Talon later tells Gwen about Rose, his daughter, and they become very close.Talon is just an awesome hero, he loves his family and he is loyal above all else. I loved that Gwen wasn't afraid to show him what was was possible between them, even more that Talon was never afraid to express his love for Rose or Gwen. I liked that we were able to see the relationship between Rose and Gwen develop a little even without Talon in the mix. I know some people didn't like how William was born but I didn't it to be a problem. In fact, I think it is understandable considering his daughter was in danger and Gwen also. It really was great to see them as a family towards the end. It was really nice to read that and the epilogue.One of my favorite scenes was towards the end when Talon was laying on the bed and Gwen came to sit next to him with the baby then Rose came in to sit on his other side. So he literally had his family in his arms both Rose and Gwen on either side of him with the baby and he said this"Now I know why God gave man two arms."We also get to see something blossom between Bryn and Rose and they seriously need a story of their own. After I read the epilogue I quickly went to Amazon to see if a book for them was available. I see others hoping that they have a story of their own and I am hoping the same. Also, we have to know what the connection is between Gwen and Bryn.