Review: Four stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 17, 2014
Let me just say first that I haven't read any new historical romances in nearly 15 years. I started reading paranormal romance and after that, HR just seemed boring to me. So, a 4 star rating on a historical book, from me, is like a 5 star from anyone else. The other reason that I only gave it 4 stars is that it reminded me of Mary Balogh's "Slightly" series about the Bedwyn family, which is an all time favorite, and one of the few HR series that I kept on my bookshelf when I switched to HR. Because of the similarities, I was unable to stop comparing them in my mind, and this one fell just a little short. Just a little, though. If you like one series, you will definitely like the other. No doubt about it. The main thing that kept bothering with the comparisons is that Liam is a very watered down version of Wulf Bedwyn, the Duke of Bewcastle. Wulfric could accomplish things by raising an eyebrow that Liam seems to have to argue over. But aside from that, I did enjoy the relationships and banter among the siblings, and the fact that they will stand by each other through difficult times, and risk ostracism from the ton in order to help each other. The hero and heroine were also interesting, and their feelings for each other were believable. As much as it pains me to say it, I enjoyed this historical romance, and wonder of wonders, I'm excited to read the rest of the series.