Lana and the Laird by Sabrina York
4 Star Review
I have been anticipating the story of the Duke of Caithness since book one of this trilogy. The story of the three sisters take place at parallel times so the reader gets bits and pieces of Lana and Lachlan's love story before this novel even begins. I didn't know how the author would retell it in s way to hold my interest but with a great mystery and the paranormal aspect (which I typically don't enjoy) this held my interest the whole way through. I love how Lachlan transforms from a lace wearing Duke to Highland warrior to gain favor in Lana's eyes. When she asked him what he slept in had me rolling with laughter. The epilogue was a nice cap to the series as well.
A Pledge of Passion by Victoria Vane
2 Star Review
I enjoyed the first book in the series but this second installment didn't capture as much of my attention. As a stand-alone it would have been confusing as it relied heavily on the character descriptions from the previous novella. The conflict resolution was too swift and I never fully believed or understood the conflict to begin with.
The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman
4 Star Review
I have been anticipating the story of the Duke of Caithness since book one of this trilogy. The story of the three sisters take place at parallel times so the reader gets bits and pieces of Lana and Lachlan's love story before this novel even begins. I didn't know how the author would retell it in s way to hold my interest but with a great mystery and the paranormal aspect (which I typically don't enjoy) this held my interest the whole way through. I love how Lachlan transforms from a lace wearing Duke to Highland warrior to gain favor in Lana's eyes. When she asked him what he slept in had me rolling with laughter. The epilogue was a nice cap to the series as well.
A Pledge of Passion by Victoria Vane
2 Star Review
I enjoyed the first book in the series but this second installment didn't capture as much of my attention. As a stand-alone it would have been confusing as it relied heavily on the character descriptions from the previous novella. The conflict resolution was too swift and I never fully believed or understood the conflict to begin with.
The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman
3 Star Review
The opening scene of a young Alexandra looking out her bedroom to see the future man of her dreams coming to the rescue of her brother and friend was very heartwarming. Three years later her crush on Owen is just as strong and she is determined to get her man. I loved that she was not a pushover and didn't back down from her youthful goal. Owen saw this in her from the get go was taken with her.
A drawback for me was that I never got the discord between Owen and his father. It was resolved rather easily for such a buildup. The villainous sister was also a bit over the top for me, especially the hissy fit she threw over not getting her way.
You Can't Always Get the Marquees You Want by Alexandra Hawkins
4 Star Review
I think I will enjoy this series after having some misgivings from the first in the series that set up the feud between these two families. Chance and Tempest were drawn to each other before knowing their families were bitter enemies. Neither knew the circumstances of the rift and despite their better judgement kept meeting in secret until they fell in love. Circumstances led to the details coming out and my only disappointment was the villain seeming to get off easy again. The other characters that were introduced were very charming and I am looking forward to their stories. I would like to have had an epilogue or at least hope that at some point Lord Norgrave will get his due.
