Despite the rather cheesy covers, these books, by Patricia Veryan are some of my all time favorite books. I've read all her series, and they are all fabulous reads (some better than others, of course). I've just picked three of my favorite books from the various series. They are adventure, regency or georgian romance books. But not the ridiculous "bodice-ripping" trashy, romance novels. One of the main things I love about her books, is that all of them are connected in one way or another, but each book can stand alone as well. I recommend starting with either the "Sanguinet Saga" or the "Tales of the Jeweled Men" series. The Sanguinet Saga should be read in the following order: Some Brief Folly Feather Castles The Lord and the Gypsy Love's Duet Nanette The Noblest Frailty Married Past Redemption Sanguinet's Crown Logic of the Heart Lanterns Give All to Love The Tales of the Jewelled Men should be read in the following order: Time's Fool Had We Never Loved Ask Me No Questions A Shadow's Bliss Never Doubt I Love The Mandarin of Mayfair
I love the heroine in this story. Frail in body, but not in spirit, she can give as good as she gets, without being one of those 'I can do anything you can' women that are so annoying. Very likeable. The hero is equally fascinating but in a much different way. A man with a chip on his shoulder and his true nature somewhat hidden behind a mask of gruffness and indifference. He is an intriguing character and the two make a great couple. The only part of this book that I did not like was the very end. I feel as if the author changed the hero's character too much. It didn't ring true. He didn't seem like the same character and that was somewhat disappointing. She made him crawl and I don't think she should have, or needed to. Other than that, the book was excellent. There are many shocking moments and surprises that keep the reader on his toes.
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This was the final book in the series and has so much going on - all of it exciting and neatly plotted. Gwendolyn is one of my favorite heroines and she is just as spunky, brave and yes fallible as she has been in the other books. I like August a lot, too, and his bravery in this one - not just facing his greatest fear in the basement but facing up to having made a terrible mistake by dueling Jamie.The duel with Jamie is a huge highlight of the book. It's something we have been waiting for since the 1st book of the series and the added issue August is dealing with that he hides from everyone else made it a surprise
—Lhenry
