The Prince of Spies

 

***

PG

{BSt} a bit {TMP}

Could Probably Recommend

I have enjoyed this series and was eager to read about the younger brother.

It was pretty good...probably not all that I was hoping though.

The {Back Story} really bothered me.  The main character's father has been in multiple affairs and it is a big part of the story.  He doesn't really ever have to pay for his sins either which bothered me even more.  Then there was the focus on the love story...I usually like Elizabeth Camden's books because there is so much history and interest beyond the love story.  I guess that was true here as well but I also felt the emphasis on the forbidden love and obsession.  There was a bit more description in the kissing scenes than I appreciate as well {Too Much Passion}.  

The plot was intriguing as always but there was enough about this one that annoyed me that I am not eager to recommend it although I probably could.

Until Vienna

 ****1/2

PG

{UM}

Easily Recommend

This was a delightful change after coming off of a long book in which I had become disinterested.

I really loved this short, sweet installment in the Orient Express series.

The writing flowed and there were cute, laughable moments that kept it very lighthearted.

I loved the characters and the storyline moved nicely.

There were only a couple of mildly {Uncomfortable Moments} but they would not keep me from recommending this book at all!

Wonderful read!!!

The Nature of a Lady

 

***

PG

Could Recommend

I am a fan of Roseanna M White.  I have really enjoyed her other series that I have read.

However, this one was a bit hard for me to get through.  It was long and didn't hold my attention like I expected it to.  The plot was fine...the characters enjoyable...but for some reason it just didn't draw me in like I had hoped. 

There was nothing objectionable that I can recall.

Another complaint that I will mention is that there were a lot of characters and the mystery itself was a bit involved.  Whenever I'm reading a book and I have to stop and think about who someone is because I can't keep everyone straight, it's a bit of a turnoff for me.  I didn't follow the resolution of the mystery all that well.  Granted, it might have been because I was a bit checked out of the book by the time it came around.

Overall, I could recommend this book because I can't recall anything offensive but I don't know that I would recommend based off of my experience.

The Duet

 ***

G

Easily Recommend

This was a bit of a change of pace for me.

I bought this book years ago and had it hiding away in my closet in a pile of second hand books to read.

I recently pulled it out and decided to give it a try.

It is a sweet story of a budding, mature (meaning the main characters are more mature) romance between a retired dutch farmer and a New York piano teacher.

It was a little bit slow for me but very clean so I can recommend it without hesitation.

Danger On The Loch

 ****

PG

a little {TMP}

Easily Recommend

Once again, I unknowingly wandered into the middle of a series :)

How could I resist this cover though?

I believe this is the first I have ever read of Paige Edwards...but it won't be the last.  I especially want to read the two books leading up to this one.

My only complaint was that, for my taste, there was just the tiniest bit of {Too Much Passion}.  Just kind of borderline in the kissing descriptions.

However, the plot and characters were great!

I feel like I could easily recommend this book to others looking for a clean, romantic suspense.

The Dark Unwinding

 ***

PG

{L}

Maybe Recommend

This was a very interesting book.  It definitely has a unique plot!  It started a little slow but I knew there were going to be some mysterious things happen so I pushed through and was rewarded.  I would say this is probably more of a Young Adult book...maybe I just feel that because I think I got it at a school book fair though :)

The only thing that really bothered me was a secondary character that repeatedly took the name of the Lord in vain.  If not for that I would easily recommend this book.

It sets you up for the sequel which I admit, am a bit tempted to read...I just hope that same, blasphemous character is not in it :)

Against the Tide

 

**** 1/2

PG

{UM}

Whole Heartedly Recommend

This is the sequel to Lady of Bolton Hill and in my opinion it is even better!

I love this book!

It has adventure, tension, a tender love story and intrigue!

Elizabeth Camden truly knows how to tell a good story.

There are only a couple of slightly {Uncomfortable Moments} that I noticed but super clean and recommend friendly.

It has been years since I first read it and reading it a second time did not disappoint...such a fantastic book!