The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne
4 star rating
It was not easy getting through Liam's prologue or the opening scene with Mena, but through their anguishing start I was immediately pulled into the story of the Demon Highlander and Philomela Lockhart. I won't lie, it was a very dark story but the author masterfully showed how these two characters brought healing to each other. I loved how safe Mena felt with the temperamental hero and absolutely enjoyed seeing Liam fall so fast. There was one moment when he showed some doubt towards her which bothered me but he more than made up for it a bit later. The brutality that both characters faced in life led to the most justified ending. Gripping, dark and yet a beautiful romance!
Once Upon a Moonlit Night (Maiden Lane 10.5) by Elizabeth Hoyt
5 star rating (novella category)
The perfect novella. Hippolyta Royle has just escaped from the Duke of Montgomery's forced attempt to compromise her into becoming his wife. Disheveled she comes across the carriage of Matthew Mortimer who reluctantly whisks her inside and a delightful romance filled with humor and sensuality begins. I love these two together. Hippolyta trying to convince Matthew that she is an heiress and he hiding the fact he is the Earl of Paxton. Though brief, I thoroughly enjoyed the delightful trip back the Maiden Lane series.
Angel in Scarlet by Lavinia Kent
1 star rating
I just never could get into this book. It was so choppy, feelings were never explained, the dilemma element was never flushed out. It was simply frustrating! Was Angela ever looking to get even with Colton and did he feel anything for her before calling things off? If so, neither character was believable. I was disappointed since the first 3 books in the series were better developed.
