Review: Superb historic romance, I could not put it down!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2014
What a superb historic romance series. I'd been very much looking forward to this next installment in the story of David and Murdo, and the author delivered in a deliciously satisfying way. I love how both Murdo and David are very strong in character, and the evolution of their interpersonal dynamic is a delight to witness. Murdo has more "life experience" and is higher class than David, but never acts superior, snide or dismissive. He does treat David with the care and respect he deserves, while gently, yet insistently, guiding him to accept his feelings regarding his sexuality, and their relationship. LOVE this depiction. Such a breath of fresh air these characterizations are. (I read a lot of historicals, and so many feature one haughty main character and one that is presented as painfully naive.) The sex and intimate scenes between David and Murdo are the perfect blend of passion and tenderness - hot, romantic and also very much important in depicting character development. The plot is interwoven with wonderful secondary characters and threads which are very exciting, and I love reading about the true historic events and descriptions of Edinburgh. I could not put this book down as I just had to know what was going to happen next. More please!!