Janet Lane's Blog: Crimson Secret Wins International IPPY Award - Posts Tagged "intrigue-and-conflict"

I was just alerted to a nice review of Crimson Secret by Book Life Prize in Fiction. The complete review reads:

"Lane’s well-researched historical romance could benefit from a tad less history and a smidge more romance. But that’s the biggest flaw in this tension packed story that brings Lucas Bonwyck, Lord Penry face-to-face with Joya Ellington, the woman fated to become the love of his life. It is credibly set in 15th Century England – including realistic dialog -- with Luke and Joya fiercely loyal to opposing sides in the War of the Roses. Chockablock with intrigue and conflict this ought to have strong appeal to fans of the genre."

I love that the reviewer enjoyed my research, and that s/he thought it was a tension packed story with an abundance of intrigue and conflict. This is the first novel I've written that someone wanted more romance. I'm thankful that they only wanted a "smidge" more.