Review: Girl Power
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
I am generally hesitant on trying on "new2me" historical romance authors. The fear of a mousy, submissive heroine gives me hives. The blurb offered me a promise that happily was not broken. Lady Evelyn was a warrior in a dress. She could handle a blade and hand to hand with the most experienced of warriors. She knew her own mind and was determined to bow to no man. Yay!! She also had a sharp tongue, sarcastic wit, but was also kind and compassionate.Gabriel was a doll, open, not afraid to express his emotions and totally head over heels for Evelyn. It is hard to go into a great deal of detail without giving away some major spoilers. (which I NEVER do) He wants Evelyn to be the woman she herself wants to be, but he does have some big time convincing on his hands. He also must guard her from her own fearlessness. The only thing she is truly afraid of is losing her freedom. This keeps Gabriel busy.The story itself moves very quickly and is full of action. There are conspiracies, lots of plotting and plan devising, with a goodly dose of fairly hot romance. (smoking but not too, too graphic) There are some memorable secondary characters who, I am 99.999% certain get their own book that I am looking forward to a great deal.  If you are a fan of strong heroines and their devoted heroes, you will certainly enjoy An Irresistible Shadow. (it's right there in the title)