For the First Time

Ryland Brothers #2

by Kathryn Smith

No love blazes hotter than the one that burns For the First Time

Devlin Ryland has returned to London in triumph, acclaimed throughout the city for his courage at Waterloo and selfless rescue of a fellow soldier. But Devlin wants no part of his newfound glory - until he escapes to the country estate of a friend and encounters the one woman for whom he would gladly play the hero: the statuesque beauty Lady Blythe Christian. Unfortunately, the lady who so stirs his passions wants nothing at all to do with England's heralded champion.

The man Devlin saved was Blythe's betrothed… who then heartlessly married another. Now the pain only intensifies when Devlin is near - though, truth be told, she is not unmoved by the strength of his character and his considerable charms. But with heartbreak so fresh in her memory, how can noble Devlin convince Blythe to trust again… because only then can he show her what it is to be loved for the first time.

Genres: Historical Romance, Historical, Romance, Regency, Plus Size, Historical Fiction, Family

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 30, 2003

Reviews

[Alba Turunen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Estrellas. Podría haber sido alguna estrellita más gracias a la primera mitad del libro, pero la segunda se ha embrollado demasiado y ha sido alargar por alargar, muchas cosas se han ido de las manos, y se han dado mil y una vueltas a lo mismo. Desde luego habrá una cosa con la que me quedaré de éste libro: sus dos protagonistas, me han encantado, los dos.

"Por primera vez" ocurre tres años después de la historia de Miles y Varya. Al principio he estado algo perdida, porque no sabía que Carny, el mejor amigo de Miles, y Blythe, nuestra protagonista, habían tenido una historia. Ella estuvo enamorada de él y hasta llegaron casi a prometerse, pero él participó en Waterloo, y allí conoció a otra con quien se casó... abandonando a Blythe y humillándola ante toda la alta sociedad.

Desde entonces Blythe se recluyó en el campo y no quiso volver a la ciudad. Ahora sólo tiene una meta, va a cumplir 25 años y adquirir independencia económica. Es una solterona y no quiere depender de ningún hombre, ni siquiera de su hermano, así que tiene un plan. Cuando herede su parte comprará Rosewood, una bonita casona en las tierras de su hermano, que le dará la seguridad e independencia que quiere. Pero en el camino de Blythe se cruzará Devlin Ryland.

Devlin, el menor de los cuatro y escandalosos hermanos Ryland, ha vuelto de la guerra contra Napoleón como un héroe, tiene el reconocimiento público y social y ha salvado a gente importante, pero en realidad a Devlin nada de eso le interesa. Quiere unas tierras y establecerse pacíficamente. Para ello acepta una invitación a la fiesta campestre que va a dar su amigo Miles, quien en realidad está interesado en tener a Devlin como vecino, y acepte comprar Rosewood.

La historia romántica de los protagonistas ha sido lo que más me ha gustado del libro, aunque tienen sus secretos, sobre todo Devlin (y la cosa luego no fue para tanto), ha sido una pareja que se ha complementado muy bien desde el principio. Blythe no esperaba enamorarse, pero desde el inicio se siente intrigada por el menor de los Ryland, que demuestra tener mucho interés en ella, y que la trata como una mujer hermosa y deseable. Porque sí, lo que más me ha gustado de éste libro es cómo trata Devlin a Blythe, como si fuese algo precioso, su vida, lo daría todo por ella, y desde el inicio le tiene un respeto y una fe admirable. Ya me gustaría leer en novela romántica a más protagonistas masculinos con el carácter y la personalidad de Devlin.

Todo fue muy bien desde que empezó y hasta la mitad, pero la segunda mitad ha sido lo que ha hecho que baje puntos, cosa que me ha dado mucha lástima, porque tengo que decirlo: al libro le sobran unas buenas 100 páginas, no porque aburra, si no porque lo que cuenta se puede contar en muchas menos páginas. La autora ha querido alargar el libro, pero el resultado es que le ha dado muchas vueltas a lo mismo, y en el final lo ha embrollado bastante, sobre todo con el personaje de Carny y sus problemas personales. Carny ha sido lo más insoportable de éste libro, en el anterior no le vi con buenos ojos y hasta sospeché que él podía ser el malo, no se cumplió, pero en éste libro ha sido insufrible y ha pasado a ser como el perro del hortelano, si no quiso a Blythe ¿Por qué vuelve? Es que no ha habido quien lo entienda. Perfectamente toda la trama de este personaje sobraba.

De modo que me voy a quedar con lo que me ha gustado, los protagonistas, su romance, y con ganas de conocer al resto de los hermanos Ryland, sobre todo saber del mayor, Brahm y su escandaloso pasado.

[Pepa · Rating 2 out of 5]

La primera parte está muy bien y prometía mucho. Unos comportamientos poco de la época pero cuando la novela te gusta, se perdonan
Pero luego es un siempre lo mismo, que ha hecho la lectura muy sosa, una vez que establecen relaciones las escenas de cama no aportan nada de nada y tanta inseguridad injustificada me ha resultado muy repetitiva.
Cuando la autora desvela el gran trauma de Devlin ya ha sido para suicidarme como lectora cortándome las venas directamente.
Y el final? A ver.. ¿era necesario? Por el fácil perdón de esa actitud no paso. Ni por parte de ella ni por parte del hermano. Lo siento. Me parece algo imperdonable que no está justificado por una borrachera. Hay cosas que nunca admitiré en romántica.
Esa escena le ha bajado puntos
En definitiva una lectura que ha empezado muy bien pero que se ha estancado rápidamente. Una pena

[Sombra · Rating 2 out of 5]

De nuevo un libro de esta serie se queda a las puertas de las 3 estrellas.

Y no ha sido por los protagonistas, como en el libro anterior, sino por la historia y el personaje secundario, Carny.

Devlin y Blythe han sido lo mejorcito del libro, sobre todo él. Son pocas las veces que un personaje masculino tiene todas las características que se encuentran en Devlin; caballeroso, seguro de lo que quiere, buen amigo, capaz de ver en otros lo que nadie ve y trata a Blythe como si fuera lo más precioso del mundo desde que la conoce hasta el final. Y lo mismo pasa con Blythe,, ha sido una protagonista con las ideas bastante claras, tirando casi a modernas lo que también me descolocó, y con una personalidad que combinaba muy bien con Devlin.
Lástima que la autora por querer alargar la historia de alguna manera le haya dado a Devlin un secreto que, al final, ni secreto ni nada (Cuando lo leí me quedé con una sensación de ¿Eso es todo?) y a Blythe le haya dado una indecisión sobre el amor que ha acabado siendo demasiado pesada y que ha hecho que en ocasiones me aburriera un poco y quisiera algo más que nunca llegaba.

Ahora pasemos a los secundarios. Aquí la autora la ha vuelto a liar, porque entre los que destaco, se encuentra Carny, el amigo de Miles, el hermano de Blythe y protagonista del primer libro.
En este libro no solo descubrimos que entre el primer y segundo libro hubo una historia de amor entre éste y Blythe, que la dejó plantada y humillada cuando se fue a la guerra y que está casado con una mujer, sino que, supongo para darle un toque de trama dramática, le ha hecho el "malo" de la película en esta ocación; básicamente es el tercero en discordia en la relación amorosa entre Devlin y Blythe y durante todo el libro parece que no sabe hacer nada más que meter cizaña entre ambos por puro despecho....y no quiero hablar del final, muy mal llevado, en serio. Yo no le habría perdonado tan fácil si fuera a mí o a mi pareja el que le hiciera eso.

Otros secundarios con los que me ha pasado lo contrario, he adorado, han sido los hermanos de Devlin y futuros protagonistas de los siguientes libros. Espero saber más sobre todo del mayor.

Lo dicho, una historia interesante en la primera mitad del libro que se vuelve un poco repetitiva debido a los me quiere, no me quiere, no quiero que sepa mi secreto y Carny dando por saco y con un final que podría haber tenido un epílogo para que fuera más redondo. Recomendada para pasar un rato entretenido y para conocer a un protagonista masculino ideal, pero no es una historia que quede mucho tiempo en mi memoria.
Cruzo dedos para que el siguiente libro esté mejor.

[Simply_ego · Rating 2 out of 5]

Es una pena que tenga que darle esta puntuación a este libro, pero sinceramente ha ido perdiendo estrellas según pasaba las paginas.

Primero decir que los dos personajes principales, la esencia de ellos, son muy buenos. Pero creo, y es una valoración de una persona con poco conocimiento sobre la materia, la autora en vez de matizar y mejorar esos personajes a los largo del libro los ha ido desdibujando con sus incertidumbres (las mismas todo el libro) que pueden parecer a priori justificadas y entendibles, pero que de tanto machacarlas y darles vueltas, vueltas y más vueltas al mismo asunto, ha perdido credibilidad y lo han transformado, a mi parecer, en algo absurdo e intrascendente.

También está el hecho de que nos ha cambiado a uno de los personajes del libro anterior, por el que yo sentía cierto aprecio, para provocar un conflicto estúpido y sin sentido, que finalmente lo ha solucionado de la peor manera posible.

Creo, y me temo, que esta autora no termina de concluir bien las tramas ni a los personajes principales. Parte bien, muy bien en este libro, pero se queda ahí, estancada en esa primera construcción y no avanza. En mi humilde opinión, una historia de amor, que sabemos el final, lo que la hace buena, entretenida y en algunos casos inolvidable, es el desarrollo que le da la autora durante ese trayecto. Los avances, el crecimiento personal y de la relación durante el libro. Y en este caso no ha sido así.

[Mara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Utterly un- interesting . Hero was supposed suffering from PTS, he came out dumb mostly. Heroine was supposedly flaunting convention, while being a stickler for it. The usual loving brother who controlled her completed the cast.

I only wish she would have murdered him and be herself. But it wouldn't be a historical then uh? Pity. [yes, it's my personal pet peeve, rather a personal hate, the sorry-I-love-you-but-I-know-better-so-I-manipulate character. I really hate it, I've lived it too, and yes it's love, but without respect.]

Ignore me, as usual. You might even like it . :)

[Desi · Rating 3 out of 5]

leído en Sep 2011

[☽ Rhiannon ✭ Mistwalker ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

My only complaint is that the book is far more focused on the hero's angst than the heroine's. I adored the first half - a sweet, hot romance between a woman built like me, and a hot, giant soldier. There are insecurities on both sides, and I liked watching the romance unfold. While I felt like the third act was not terribly necessary (I tend to lose interest after the wedding bells), it was interesting enough to keep me engaged and not have me resenting the extra pages that don't cater to my favorite tropes. I'm going to check out more of this series/author

Reread in 2022: I did enjoy the dashes of angst and insecurity, even if they were more focused on the hero than the heroine. There is too much other stuff going on for this to be a recurring read (that shelf tends to be easy fluffy trope reads) but it stood up to a second read, and I’ll probably revisit it again. One complaint: I didn’t like the resolution of the “when will he say he loves her” thread. I wanted a bit of angst about that, but instead she just accepts that he loves her without him saying so, waits for him to tell her, and ultimately gently prompts him to say it. Prime opportunity for a Misunderstanding IMO but this book isn’t really about that kind of thing.

[S · Rating 1 out of 5]

The blurb had me hooked. It sounded like a recipe for a thrilling adventure. However, the execution left me wanting.

The main female character, unfortunately, felt like a constant source of dissonance. The author clearly intended for her to be a strong, independent heroine, but I kept picturing her as Brienne of Tarth in the later seasons of Game of Thrones – extremely tall; 6 foot -driven to a point that made it difficult to root for her.

This mental image wasn't aided by the lack of romantic chemistry. The blurb hinted at a potential love interest, but their interactions were lukewarm at best. It's a shame, because a sizzling romance could have added another layer of intrigue.

Overall, this felt like a missed opportunity. The core idea was promising, but the characters and pacing fell short. Not recommended.

[Katie(babs) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The question that keeps coming into play throughout this book, is, what is love? Both main characters question it even though it finds them and redeems them both.

Devlin has no clue what love is. He feels his parents never loved him and even though he cares for his brothers, they all have their own personal problems. He is so confused until he meets Blythe.

Blythe is a 6"0 junoesque amazon, or so we are told. She was jilted by a man who she was engaged to unofficially. But then he went off to war and found the woman of his dreams. Blythe's self esteem is so low. She hates being taller than most men and she is still smarting from her former beau's betrayal from 2 years ago. Her brother Miles and his wife Varya throw a house party and that is when she meets Devlin.

Devlin, quite simply is the perfect mate for her. He towers over her and makes her feels things she never feels before. Devlin feels the same but he has secrets in his past and because of this, he is unsure about his feelings for Blythe. Devlin is your typical "cry me a river" tormented hero. Things would run so smoothly if he could work out his angst.

Along with these two constantly questioning themselves, Blythe's old love Carny arrives with his wife. Blythe is an interesting heroine, especially her description of being tall and having some meat on her bones. Devlin at times can be annoying but is an overall nice guy who deserves a woman like Blythe.

The love scenes and very steamy... you will never look at a vanity the same way again! If you like tormented but sexy heroes with strong heroines, pick up this book.

[Mystique · Rating 5 out of 5]

really loved the character development...and how they both were trying to understand if they really were in love...In most romance novels, they both just realize randomly that they love each other...however, in this, I could really understand and feel for the characters with their confusion about if they are actually in love and the author carried this concept out nicely without making it seem too repetitive. I could clearly see why they both fell in love with each other and they both are perfect for each other ;)

overall, great writing style, plot could have had a bit more intrigue, but wonderful romance...a solid 5 stars;)

[Mariachiara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Questo è uno di quei romance dalla trama semplice, senza arcinemici, ostacoli insormontabili, fughe rocambolesche o misteri da risolvere.

A me piacciono molto questo tipo di trame poiché lasciano spazio allo scrittore di approfondire bene i personaggi e le trovo più realistiche di altre. Non per niente questo libro è opera di Kathryn Smith un’autrice che tende ad essere sulla mia lunghezza d’onda come gusti. Però questo genere di libri ha il problema che deve avere dei personaggi forti, simpatici e complessi per funzionare, altrimenti tutta la trama decade in nulla.

Ora , il libro in questione parte bene abbiamo il nostro Devlin in conflitto con se stesso e che accenna spesso all’orrore che ha commesso in guerra e a come sia tormentato. E il lettore si immagina chissà cosa. Cosa avrà mai fatto o visto , in guerra può essere accaduto di tutto. Che abbia mandato a morire i suoi uomini in un attentato, che abbia ucciso per sbaglio una donna in un conflitto, o un commilitone? Il lettore è preso e vuole sapere. Poi finalmente l’incontro con la protagonista e la scintilla di vita che rinasce in lui.

Anche la protagonista femminile è interessante, troppo alta per essere definita bella secondo i canoni normali, troppo maschiaccio per essere ritenuta una signora, troppo pronta a dire sempre ciò che pensa. Eppure nei vari battibecchi ed incontri è palese che sembra fatta su misura per Devlin. Anche lei ha un passato duro alle spalle. La delusione di essere stata lasciata e pure in malo modo dal suo promesso sposo, l’ha scoperto solo quando lui si è sposato con un'altra…..il codardo…..l’ha scottata e non vuole più credere all’amore. Perciò Devlin deve sudare per conquistarla, persino inseguirla a Londra e corteggiarla e ricorteggiarla…..anche se francamente lei potrebbe cedere prima, visto che fisicamente gli ha già ceduto, infatti tra i due la passione c’è e si vede. Comunque ci sta anche che lui lavori per finalmente convincerla a sposarlo. E’ ciò che segue che non mi ha convinto.

Infatti una volta sposati, lui le dice che le vuole bene, ma non è più capace di amare a causa di ciò che è accaduto in guerra. Scusa…dico io…ma se le hai rotto l’anima per sposarti , ci hai fatto tutto ciò che volevi farci, si vede lontano un miglio, vista anche la tua gelosia, che la ami, ma che cavolo dici?

Lei ci rimane male poverina, ma lo ama e glielo dice e spera che lui reimpari ad amare, le basta averlo, però vuole che lui si confidi con lei riguardo gli orrori che gli impediscono di dormire.

Lei insiste, lui resiste, poi finalmente cede ed ecco la grande rivelazione: in guerra ha ucciso un nemico che stava per ucciderlo.

Inutile dire che lei resta a bocca aperta, lo fissa e gli dice, più o meno: Tutto qui, scusa eri in guerra mi sembra normale, anzi ne avrai uccisi più di uno.

E il lettore è deluso quanto lei, voglio dire tutti questi tormenti solo per questo? E’ un anticlimax.

Lui a parlarne si sente meglio, ma ancora non ammette che la ama, ci vorranno i suoi fratelli per spiegargli che ciò che prova è amore…evidentemente è parecchio duro poverino…..

Un'altra cosa del finale che mi ha infastidito è stato il personaggio negativo del libro che parte come quasi positivo. E’ l’ex promesso sposo della protagonista che però è amico sia di Devlin che del fratello di lei e sembra una brava persona che però in guerra si è innamorato di un’altra donna e l’ha sposata. Nulla di male in fondo, è normale che Blythe ci sia rimasta male , ma il fatto che lui abbia seguito il suo cuore ci sta. Poi sua moglie è simpatica e stanno cercando di avere un figlio. Lui chiede scusa a Blythe più volte. Insomma sembra una brava persona e poi verso il finale si trasforma, siccome ha problemi con la moglie, solo incomprensioni, continua a venire a trovare Blythe sembra pentito di non avere sposato lei e poi il fattaccio….che non vi rivelo , o meglio tenta di fare una cosa vile e non conta che sia ubriaco quando tenta…. io non l’avrei perdonato dopo….

Concludendo, un libro che parte bene, ma finisce in modo che mi ha un poco deluso, nonostante il lieto fine, sono rimasta con l’amaro in bocca.

Lo consiglio, ma con delle remore, siete avvertiti.

[Moey17 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first half of the book, the protagonists were engaging, and their chemistry in the beginning was charming. The London section of the book dragged a bit and the ending confrontation and the way it was handled was not good at all. I enjoyed Devlin and the Rylands’s enough to keep going with the series however.

[V SB · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm all for the brooding hero type and a strong heroine but this was just so full of the "does he/she love me or not." It's a shame actually because I really wanted to like this story but had to skip some pages because of their "insecurities."

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Say you love me.
Two years before, Devlin returned from the Napoleonic War as a hero. Fighting his nightmares, he finds little peace until Blythe. Close in height, they can see each other eye to eye. If only they can say to each other, "I love you."
A fantastic love story! It's a keeper!

[Lover of Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devlin Ryland has recently returned from war and he is claimed to be a war hero from his action at Waterloo. However Devlin is tormented by what he had to do being a military man, and having spent ten years in the Military. He then heads to the countryside estate of his friend, Miles and Carney. Where he comes to face to face with Mile's younger sister, Lady Blythe Christian. Devlin is immediately drawn to the beautiful Blythe, who sets his paces racing. Lady Blythe however doesn't feel the same. Devlin saved her ex fiancee and which then led to Blythe being jilted, heartbroken, and scandalized. Blythe doesn't want to feel anything for this handsome war hero Devlin, however her heart and body has different ideas than her logic dictates. At the same time, Blythe is also faced with her ex fiancee whom she at one time had loved and she had thought he loved her. But he fell in love with his wife, and so Blythe against her better judgment becoming friends with his wife Tessa. Will wonders ever cease? Well will these two destined lovers find a happiness that they both deserve?


I truly loved this one, this is the second one in the Ryland Brother series that I have read. I really was endeared by Devlin and Blythe's story. Devlin is a very tormented man that needs more than anything a woman that loves him. He has nightmares and his closest companion that keeps him safe is his rifle. This experience he starts having with Blythe is utterly new to him, he finds himself falling for her without even fully realizing it. Blythe has been hurt in the past, and endeavors to guard her heart to make sure that doesn't happen again. Blythe finds her hearts barriers down with each moment that she spends with Devlins. As their relationship grows so does their sensual desire for one another. It becomes a whirlwind of desire, love and learning to trust one's heart. I have to say I have very few complaints with this one, It was a romantic read, that had my head spinning, the characters were well portrayed as well as the surroundings of the book. It really drew me in, and I couldn't wait to see what would happen between Blythe and Devlin and it was a great adventure to see their relationship progress into something real.

[Maura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This sequel to Elusive Passion follows the previous hero's little sister (who is actually quite statuesque) Blythe and the hero, Devlin Ryland. Devlin is the third son of a Viscount, from a scandalous/tortured family and carries rather torturous memories of the war and his role in it. He is in essence, a tortured hero. Blythe is quirky, sarcastic and insecure. Even with her insecurities, I rather liked her (with the exception of her forgiving nature, which will be further explained ahead). She had her heart broken by her previous fiance, her brother's best friend, Carny. He went off to war swearing he loved her and came back married to someone else he fell in love with. It's been 2 years and Blythe isn't ready to forgive, but Devlin seems to be handy for distracting her.

This started slowly and continued slowly as well. The two come together and are practically in love within days, but both refuse to admit it (either because they don't believe it or don't trust it). So what follows is a bunch of melodramatic misunderstandings (not big ones) and miscommunications and some sheer stubbornness to draw out the angst rather unnecessarily. Their romance was pretty sweet - I wouldn't mind a guy like Devlin for myself (although his torturedness did get irritating). Their sex scenes were spectacularly hot! And Carny - he was creepy. But my problem is how unrealistic the behavior toward Carny and his actions are. I cannot fathom how one could still consider a guy who tried to rape you as a friend, no matter how drunk he was. It was all very much brushed under the rug - forgiven but not forgotten. Bullshit, really. That's the sort of behavior that results in banishment from the social circle. Evidently nobody cares that he's a piece of shit.

[Mary23nm · Rating 2 out of 5]

I cannot in good conscience, give For the First Time more than two stars, although I wish I could. I liked the scarred hero and the statuesque heroine. The secondary characters were okay, but not really engaging. The book was really slow-I kept looking at my kindle thinking, "I can't really be at only 29%(etc, etc), can I?" It was all repetitive thoughts & dialogue. The heroine's ex-fiance was creepy and the only action, the almost-rape towards the end of the book, was glossed over by the heroine.
A year or two ago I accidentally read In the Night first, and really liked it. Now I am wondering if that was a fluke, or if that book was really as good as I thought.

[Sophie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The question that keeps going through my mind is, why did they not take the attempted rape more seriously? They were all like, 'Oh yeah it's fine, he was drink, he didn't mean it'. Well if the hero and her brother didn't come in, he actually would have RAPED her. But they were all like 'oh never mind'. If someone tried to rape my sister wether they were drink or not, I would kill them. This book was okay, but not brilliant, especially the ending, it was rubbish. I wouldn't bother reading it, there isn't really a point to it except for, does she love him, can he love her?

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro me gusto mucho, una historia interesante donde vemos que la guerra puede dejar a un hombre que no solo son heridas superficiales también emocionales.
Realmente me emocione mucho y me sorprendí mucho ya que pensé que el amigo de Miles tendría su propio libro y nunca pensé que saldría con ella.Pero después de todo no salio como querían, y el se caso con otra pero bueno el no era tan bueno como pensábamos.
Devlin es una persona que nunca vio el amor de pareja y vivió muchas situaciones de traumatismo que le cambiaron la vida pero lo llevo al ella.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite book from the Ryland Brothers series. A novel, imo, that stands the test of time, published in 2003. I love reading this again and again.
This is a lovely HEA story where Devlin, a brave ex-Peninsula war soldier and tortured soul, meets his soul mate in Blythe.
It seems a great pity that Kathryn Smith no longer writes Regency or Victorian novels today - yet another brilliant author gone over to the "dark side" of vampiric/werewolf-type stories!

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually liked the story of the two, when they met for the first time, the chemistry between them. It was a great story... Until the end. The whole bit with Carney I did not like at all. The main reasonI have lower rating is because of the repetitive dialog the characters had with themselves. I was getting tired of reading the detailed expressions again and again. I understand they may have repetitive thinking, but would have preferred less detailed repeats.

[Elaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok. Not very exciting and I thought the H/H were both kind of dumb. The whole book was spent with each of them trying to decide whether they loved each other or not. Even after sex and marriage. Just a bit boring.

[Danette · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first by this author. Actually, I was pleasantly surprised that I liked it. It was kind of slow, but tolerable. No villeins to be anxious about....just a total romance and how a couple finally came to love each other. Love scenes were pretty hot though.

[Karen Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was worried that Lady Blythe would be an unreasonable, spiteful, and blind heroine but thankfully she grew throughout the book.

Devlin's journey of healing was nice and we were also introduced to some secondary characters that I am sure would b fleshed out later on.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just loved Devlin. However, I got a bit annoyed with Blythe. Devlin showed her with every action and word that he loved her, but she was obsessed that he didn't say the actual words. Damn, girl, haven't you heard that actions speak louder than words?

[Daneesha · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a good premise but it was pretty boring. Sigh.

[Sam Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet :)