Review: Wonderful first book in a series...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2014
Jaxon did a stellar job writing the characters, setting, and the time period.And I love this story! The women are portrayed true to historical records, used as currency to better men's standing; a father bargaining his daughter's future as  the wife of someone he stands to gain from.Jaxon's descriptive writing takes a backseat to none. I could see the dining hall, the countryside, the rose arbor, and the gowns they wore. I think I could even taste the ale they drank. ;-)The writing is witty and intelligent. The characters are likeable. I was torn between the two men competing for Elyse's attention. And I really liked Elyse's spunk. Great characters...I enjoyed the story so much that when I reached the end (cliffhanger), I immediately purchased the second in the series. Now I anxiously await the soon to be released third book in the series. *note: I knew when I purchased this book that it was the first in a series, and as such, it didn't surprise me that the ending was a cliffhanger.