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Dangerous Gifts #2
Golden Lord
Allies of the heart and soul . . .
England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now that he is grown, Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence—or when necessary, executing it—are urgently required by the Home Office. For after an all-too-brief peace, Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice . . .
Will their love be the victor?
Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him. Still, their mental bond is undeniable—and only grows stronger, along with their feelings, when Cade is captured by the French. Tam knows that Cade will not be easily broken, yet only their meeting of minds can truly save him—and hopefully free them to be together at last. But first, she will have to navigate a treacherous maze of enemies and allies to find him, they will have to escape France—and block a devastating plot against Britain . . .
England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now that he is grown, Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence—or when necessary, executing it—are urgently required by the Home Office. For after an all-too-brief peace, Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice . . .
Will their love be the victor?
Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him. Still, their mental bond is undeniable—and only grows stronger, along with their feelings, when Cade is captured by the French. Tam knows that Cade will not be easily broken, yet only their meeting of minds can truly save him—and hopefully free them to be together at last. But first, she will have to navigate a treacherous maze of enemies and allies to find him, they will have to escape France—and block a devastating plot against Britain . . .
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First published November 26, 2024
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About the author
Mary Jo Putney
167 books2,263 followersShe writes young adult fiction as M.J. Putney.
Mary Jo Putney was born on 1946 in Upstate New York with a reading addiction, a condition for which there is no known cure. After earning degrees in English Literature and Industrial Design at Syracuse University, she did various forms of design work in California and England before inertia took over in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has lived very comfortably ever since.
While becoming a novelist was her ultimate fantasy, it never occurred to her that writing was an achievable goal until she acquired a computer for other purposes. When the realization hit that a computer was the ultimate writing tool, she charged merrily into her first book with an ignorance that illustrates the adage that fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
Fortune sometimes favors the foolish and her first book sold quickly, thereby changing her life forever, in most ways for the better. (“But why didn't anyone tell me that writing would change the way one reads?”) Like a lemming over a cliff, she gave up her freelance graphic design business to become a full-time writer as soon as possible.
Since 1987, Ms. Putney has published twenty-nine books and counting. Her stories are noted for psychological depth and unusual subject matter such as alcoholism, death and dying, and domestic abuse. She has made all of the national bestseller lists including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USAToday, and Publishers Weekly. Five of her books have been named among the year’s top five romances by The Library Journal. The Spiral Path and Stolen Magic were chosen as one of Top Ten romances of their years by Booklist, published by the American Library Association.
A nine-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA, she has won RITAs for Dancing on the Wind and The Rake and the Reformer and is on the RWA Honor Roll for bestselling authors. She has been awarded two Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards, four NJRW Golden Leaf awards, plus the NJRW career achievement award for historical romance. Though most of her books have been historical, she has also published three contemporary romances. The Marriage Spell will be out in June 2006 in hardcover, and Stolen Magic (written as M. J. Putney) will be released in July 2006.
Ms. Putney says that not least among the blessings of a full-time writing career is that one almost never has to wear pantyhose.
Mary Jo Putney was born on 1946 in Upstate New York with a reading addiction, a condition for which there is no known cure. After earning degrees in English Literature and Industrial Design at Syracuse University, she did various forms of design work in California and England before inertia took over in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has lived very comfortably ever since.
While becoming a novelist was her ultimate fantasy, it never occurred to her that writing was an achievable goal until she acquired a computer for other purposes. When the realization hit that a computer was the ultimate writing tool, she charged merrily into her first book with an ignorance that illustrates the adage that fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
Fortune sometimes favors the foolish and her first book sold quickly, thereby changing her life forever, in most ways for the better. (“But why didn't anyone tell me that writing would change the way one reads?”) Like a lemming over a cliff, she gave up her freelance graphic design business to become a full-time writer as soon as possible.
Since 1987, Ms. Putney has published twenty-nine books and counting. Her stories are noted for psychological depth and unusual subject matter such as alcoholism, death and dying, and domestic abuse. She has made all of the national bestseller lists including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USAToday, and Publishers Weekly. Five of her books have been named among the year’s top five romances by The Library Journal. The Spiral Path and Stolen Magic were chosen as one of Top Ten romances of their years by Booklist, published by the American Library Association.
A nine-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA, she has won RITAs for Dancing on the Wind and The Rake and the Reformer and is on the RWA Honor Roll for bestselling authors. She has been awarded two Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards, four NJRW Golden Leaf awards, plus the NJRW career achievement award for historical romance. Though most of her books have been historical, she has also published three contemporary romances. The Marriage Spell will be out in June 2006 in hardcover, and Stolen Magic (written as M. J. Putney) will be released in July 2006.
Ms. Putney says that not least among the blessings of a full-time writing career is that one almost never has to wear pantyhose.
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March 31, 2025
Good lord this was corny. All of the dialogue is so unnatural and stilted. I also couldn't overlook the excessive! use! of! exclamation! marks! (there are 115 of them in the book, not even joking). Hard pass.
October 4, 2024
*3.5 stars*
I saw this book on the library's shelves in their new section. I guess the cover grabbed my attention, so even though I have plenty of books to read, I decided to try it. I'm so glad I did as this book grabbed my attention and had me turning the pages.
When I saw that this book doesn't come out until November 26, but my library had a copy, I was a little shocked. So I guess I got an ARC of the book. There were a few punctuation typos which I'm sure will be cleaned up in the copy coming out on release day.
Cade and Tasmyn are stepsiblings sent on a mission to France to guard the ambassador. They are called "gifted", possessing of extrasensory abilities (the paranormal element of the book). At first, it annoyed me how almost everyone seemed to be gifted. If everyone's gifted, then no one is "gifted".
There were also plot points that seemed too convenient. The visit to the dockyards at the end of the book also seemed a way to increase the page count and add more of a climax. Then the last thing stopping these two from being together (their family's censure) was a little too conveniently solved.
There were sex scenes, but they're more "classy" than sexy I'd say.
I saw this book on the library's shelves in their new section. I guess the cover grabbed my attention, so even though I have plenty of books to read, I decided to try it. I'm so glad I did as this book grabbed my attention and had me turning the pages.
When I saw that this book doesn't come out until November 26, but my library had a copy, I was a little shocked. So I guess I got an ARC of the book. There were a few punctuation typos which I'm sure will be cleaned up in the copy coming out on release day.
Cade and Tasmyn are stepsiblings sent on a mission to France to guard the ambassador. They are called "gifted", possessing of extrasensory abilities (the paranormal element of the book). At first, it annoyed me how almost everyone seemed to be gifted. If everyone's gifted, then no one is "gifted".
There were also plot points that seemed too convenient. The visit to the dockyards at the end of the book also seemed a way to increase the page count and add more of a climax. Then the last thing stopping these two from being together (their family's censure) was a little too conveniently solved.
There were sex scenes, but they're more "classy" than sexy I'd say.
November 25, 2024
Another stellar adventure in Putney’s Dangerous Gifts series.
Tamsyn Tremayne and her adopted brother Cade have been sent by the Home Office to Paris to escort the British Ambassador and his wife home. War with Bonaparte is once more looming on the horizon and no one trusts Bonaparte’s actions
They reach Calais but are delayed by the French. Throughout the journey they have felt the icy cold presence of someone they dobb the Scorpion tracking them.
As they are boarding their ship the French declare all men between eighteen and sixty would be arrested and interned as Prisoners of War.
Cade and Tam manage to help others to board but then Cade is grabbed, manhandled into a carriage, then slammed mentally into unconsciousness.
Tam is distraught and follows. What happens then is highly dangerous, and unexpected.
Cade has been manfully blocking his feelings for Tamsyn. After all she is the sister of his heart. Anymore is unthinkable. When the barriers are down however the unthinkable becomes something more. Particularly as Tam sees them joined by a golden thread.
However, that is only one of their problems until they win through what’s happening in France and can return to England and answers.
A Kensington ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher
Tamsyn Tremayne and her adopted brother Cade have been sent by the Home Office to Paris to escort the British Ambassador and his wife home. War with Bonaparte is once more looming on the horizon and no one trusts Bonaparte’s actions
They reach Calais but are delayed by the French. Throughout the journey they have felt the icy cold presence of someone they dobb the Scorpion tracking them.
As they are boarding their ship the French declare all men between eighteen and sixty would be arrested and interned as Prisoners of War.
Cade and Tam manage to help others to board but then Cade is grabbed, manhandled into a carriage, then slammed mentally into unconsciousness.
Tam is distraught and follows. What happens then is highly dangerous, and unexpected.
Cade has been manfully blocking his feelings for Tamsyn. After all she is the sister of his heart. Anymore is unthinkable. When the barriers are down however the unthinkable becomes something more. Particularly as Tam sees them joined by a golden thread.
However, that is only one of their problems until they win through what’s happening in France and can return to England and answers.
A Kensington ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher
December 8, 2024
The writing was rough. It actually reminded me of a Nancy Drew I picked up for nostalgia reasons (when it comes to the level of writing). So it’s middle grade writing in a story with a taboo romance and sex scenes.
December 16, 2024
I am absolutely loving this series! Mary Jo Putney’s Golden Lord is part of her Dangerous Gifts series centred around the Tremaine family, which all have special gifts that manifest in different ways that they use in service for the British Home Office.
Continues the storyline that gifted people are treated differently and not for the better. The term remains have gathered together and created a found family under the parentage of Gwen and Rhys. Both gifted themselves, they raised up their own children and adopted countless other gifted children to live a better life and possibly serve their country.
Natural daughter, Tamsyn and eldest adoptive son cade go on a difficult mission to France to bring back the British ambassador after Napoleon puts France back at war against England.
Well, in France, their escort mission soon turns into a rescue mission with Tamson having to use all her abilities and that of their families in order to rescue Cade when their mission goes awry!
Under duress and from forced proximity Cade gives in to the unnatural love and attraction he has been hiding for his adoptive sister- not related by blood, can this turn into a love as strong as their parents relationship or will it tear the family apart?
I love a good forbidden romance, and these two were great pairing. After Cade’s love is expressed, I enjoyed seeing Tam figure out her own feelings and realize what they have and could have together.
This is a great family centric series with a fun twist involving their special gifts and abilities. I enjoyed seeing characters from the past book and I’m eager to see where the rest of the family members go from here!
Continues the storyline that gifted people are treated differently and not for the better. The term remains have gathered together and created a found family under the parentage of Gwen and Rhys. Both gifted themselves, they raised up their own children and adopted countless other gifted children to live a better life and possibly serve their country.
Natural daughter, Tamsyn and eldest adoptive son cade go on a difficult mission to France to bring back the British ambassador after Napoleon puts France back at war against England.
Well, in France, their escort mission soon turns into a rescue mission with Tamson having to use all her abilities and that of their families in order to rescue Cade when their mission goes awry!
Under duress and from forced proximity Cade gives in to the unnatural love and attraction he has been hiding for his adoptive sister- not related by blood, can this turn into a love as strong as their parents relationship or will it tear the family apart?
I love a good forbidden romance, and these two were great pairing. After Cade’s love is expressed, I enjoyed seeing Tam figure out her own feelings and realize what they have and could have together.
This is a great family centric series with a fun twist involving their special gifts and abilities. I enjoyed seeing characters from the past book and I’m eager to see where the rest of the family members go from here!
November 27, 2024
Golden Lord is the second book in the Dangerous Gifts series. This was the first book I’d read of this author. The series focuses on the Tremayne family that is comprised of gifted family members by blood and foster.
Their gifts range and throughout the book they discover new gifts they’re capable of and strengthening the ones they have. Tamsyn is the eldest daughter of the family and Cade is the eldest son that joined the family as a kid.
Tropes for the story include unrequited love, taboo relationship, and rescuing MC.
This book wasn’t for me.
The mental gifts of the Tremayne’s and side characters was a major part of this book. It was used heavily as a crutch to either easily solve an issue or create one that fell flat for me.
I also wasn’t a fan of the taboo relationship between Tamsyn and Cade. I’ve read taboo romances before that worked for me and really enjoyed Lisa Kleypas’ Seduce Me at Sunrise - which I feel has a similar relationship. I kept waiting to see if the age would be revealed of when Cade joined the family thinking it would change my feelings on them, but it wasn’t specific. The story also focused more on the action and not building of the romance.
Lastly, the writing wasn’t my cup of tea. I found the dialogue cheesy. Perhaps it was the POV of the story that turned me off.
I’m not sure if I caught an off book and should give another book from a different series a try or if this author is not for me.
There are three intimate encounters that are vaguely descriptive and since I didn’t connect with the MC I didn’t find them steamy.
I received an advance reader copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Their gifts range and throughout the book they discover new gifts they’re capable of and strengthening the ones they have. Tamsyn is the eldest daughter of the family and Cade is the eldest son that joined the family as a kid.
Tropes for the story include unrequited love, taboo relationship, and rescuing MC.
This book wasn’t for me.
The mental gifts of the Tremayne’s and side characters was a major part of this book. It was used heavily as a crutch to either easily solve an issue or create one that fell flat for me.
I also wasn’t a fan of the taboo relationship between Tamsyn and Cade. I’ve read taboo romances before that worked for me and really enjoyed Lisa Kleypas’ Seduce Me at Sunrise - which I feel has a similar relationship. I kept waiting to see if the age would be revealed of when Cade joined the family thinking it would change my feelings on them, but it wasn’t specific. The story also focused more on the action and not building of the romance.
Lastly, the writing wasn’t my cup of tea. I found the dialogue cheesy. Perhaps it was the POV of the story that turned me off.
I’m not sure if I caught an off book and should give another book from a different series a try or if this author is not for me.
There are three intimate encounters that are vaguely descriptive and since I didn’t connect with the MC I didn’t find them steamy.
I received an advance reader copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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April 28, 2025I enjoy Mary Jo Putney's writing, and I loved the first book in this series. I didn't even read the synopsis before I knew I wanted to continue this series and read book 2. This is a romance between a H and h that were raised as brother and sister. Although not related by blood, this just feels weird to me. Not my favorite trope. It was done well but just not my cup of tea.
November 24, 2024
3.5 Stars
England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now that he is grown, Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence or when necessary, executing it are urgently required by the Home Office. Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice. Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him.
The second book in the series & a well written book with strong characters & a well paced story but it fell a little flat for me. I really liked both Caden & Tamsyn but call me old fashioned but I felt that although they weren’t blood related they’d grown up as brother & sister so it felt incestuous to me & I couldn’t get passed it - & I did try. So that fact spoiled the book for me
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now that he is grown, Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence or when necessary, executing it are urgently required by the Home Office. Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice. Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him.
The second book in the series & a well written book with strong characters & a well paced story but it fell a little flat for me. I really liked both Caden & Tamsyn but call me old fashioned but I felt that although they weren’t blood related they’d grown up as brother & sister so it felt incestuous to me & I couldn’t get passed it - & I did try. So that fact spoiled the book for me
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
November 13, 2024
This book really wasn’t my thing; it felt like munching on dry cardboard.
The writing style felt too dry and distant for me. The story told me about what was happening, but somehow I didn’t feel or see any of it. I couldn’t get into it, I couldn’t connect with the characters and I didn’t feel the chemistry.
It’s very heavy on the paranormal and the characters keep acquiring/developing more talents as the story goes along - to the point where it becomes too much and completely unbelievable.
It also ends rather abruptly; no epilogue, no set-up for the next book, nothing.
I think the plot is solid, but it needs more heart, warmth, passion.
With a little less hocus pocus and a lot more feeling this could have been a great read.
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The writing style felt too dry and distant for me. The story told me about what was happening, but somehow I didn’t feel or see any of it. I couldn’t get into it, I couldn’t connect with the characters and I didn’t feel the chemistry.
It’s very heavy on the paranormal and the characters keep acquiring/developing more talents as the story goes along - to the point where it becomes too much and completely unbelievable.
It also ends rather abruptly; no epilogue, no set-up for the next book, nothing.
I think the plot is solid, but it needs more heart, warmth, passion.
With a little less hocus pocus and a lot more feeling this could have been a great read.
⭐⭐✨
October 18, 2024
Thank you to the publisher for the arc, however this was not for me.
At first I thought I was struggling because I did not read the first book but the deeper I went, I realized that may not have helped anyway.
There was a lot of telling instead of showing, the writing was not there, the dialogue felt canned, and everything felt incredibly convenient. I really, really expected more.
At first I thought I was struggling because I did not read the first book but the deeper I went, I realized that may not have helped anyway.
There was a lot of telling instead of showing, the writing was not there, the dialogue felt canned, and everything felt incredibly convenient. I really, really expected more.
August 31, 2024
Thank you Kensington Publishing & NetGalley for this ARC!
I’d give this a 3.5, rounded up to 4⭐️
I saw in the description that these two were raised as siblings (not actually related) but loved each other, literally cracked my knuckles and said “I’m goin’ in”.
This was very lighthearted for a book whose secondary plot is about warring with France (with some kidnapping/torture in the mix). I’ll be honest, I didn’t super care for anything going on outside the romance.
One thing that drove me insane is that in the midst of all the action, the characters (Tamsyn in particular) just kept going to sleep 😭 She’d gear up to do something and then be like “well time for bed, tomorrow’s a big day!”. I genuinely felt like that happened 17 times.
Cade & Tamsyn are very sweet. My only qualm was that Putney only *tells* us that Tamsyn apparently has always loved Cade but tamped it down for years; it’s never shown, (and it even feels like a surprise for Tamsyn!)
Cute book overall!
I’d give this a 3.5, rounded up to 4⭐️
I saw in the description that these two were raised as siblings (not actually related) but loved each other, literally cracked my knuckles and said “I’m goin’ in”.
This was very lighthearted for a book whose secondary plot is about warring with France (with some kidnapping/torture in the mix). I’ll be honest, I didn’t super care for anything going on outside the romance.
One thing that drove me insane is that in the midst of all the action, the characters (Tamsyn in particular) just kept going to sleep 😭 She’d gear up to do something and then be like “well time for bed, tomorrow’s a big day!”. I genuinely felt like that happened 17 times.
Cade & Tamsyn are very sweet. My only qualm was that Putney only *tells* us that Tamsyn apparently has always loved Cade but tamped it down for years; it’s never shown, (and it even feels like a surprise for Tamsyn!)
Cute book overall!
November 23, 2024
BOOK: GOLDEN LORD
AUTHOR: MARY JO PUTNEY
PUB DATE: NOVEMBER 2O24
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REVIEW
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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THINGS I LIKED
1. I liked that it was the FMC who came to the MMC's rescue. It's rare and I loved to see it.
2. The MMC, Cade, he was such a lover boy and I loved it for him
3. The FMC, Tamsyn, she was perfect, really, liked everything about her
4. The tribe of Tremayne, wonderful 'found family'
5. The storyline and the pace
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THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE
1. Lack of epilogue. I wanted a detailed epilogue.
2. I feel like their 'gifts/talents' should have a less specific name. Plus I wasn't sure whose talent was whose.
3. I wanted more of the Tribe, but because the book was not set in their home base, I didn't get that.
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This book was a fast, good read. Now, I'm interested in the rest of the tribe
👩🏼❤️💋👨🏼👩🏼❤️💋👨🏼
AUTHOR: MARY JO PUTNEY
PUB DATE: NOVEMBER 2O24
👩🏼❤️💋👨🏼👩🏼❤️💋👨🏼
REVIEW
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
👩🏼❤️💋👨🏼👩🏼❤️💋👨🏼
THINGS I LIKED
1. I liked that it was the FMC who came to the MMC's rescue. It's rare and I loved to see it.
2. The MMC, Cade, he was such a lover boy and I loved it for him
3. The FMC, Tamsyn, she was perfect, really, liked everything about her
4. The tribe of Tremayne, wonderful 'found family'
5. The storyline and the pace
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THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE
1. Lack of epilogue. I wanted a detailed epilogue.
2. I feel like their 'gifts/talents' should have a less specific name. Plus I wasn't sure whose talent was whose.
3. I wanted more of the Tribe, but because the book was not set in their home base, I didn't get that.
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This book was a fast, good read. Now, I'm interested in the rest of the tribe
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January 7, 2025
The plot is very straightforward and has no surprises. The protagonist couple takes on all problems together, no superfluous angsting. The antagonist changes for the better. What more do you need?
January 19, 2025
Another terrific story from Mary Jo Putney. I always enjoy her books and this series is no exception. Great read!
January 7, 2025
Ms. Putney is hit and miss for me, Golden Lord missed
November 4, 2024
Set in 1803 St. Austell Cornwall, Caden Tremayne is assigned a dangerous mission in Paris.
Tamsyn Tremayne accompanies Caden. Together, they escort an English Noble couple out of France.
The romance had a very strong “ick” factor as the two characters were raised as siblings: brother and sister.
Tamsyn Tremayne accompanies Caden. Together, they escort an English Noble couple out of France.
The romance had a very strong “ick” factor as the two characters were raised as siblings: brother and sister.
February 16, 2025
I wouldn't even read this book if it was the last one book on earth (I'm sorry that's rude). I'm over exaggerating kinda 😬
Here are the top quotes that made me feel this way...
1. "She gasped as a sensation shot directly from her nipple to her loins." ( who tf calls a vagina "loins"?(
2."She'd been kissed by aspiring suitors and had never found their caresses very interesting"😭(caresses?!?!?)
I felt like these 2 mcs had no chemistry and it hurt to read this, a middle could probably write better steamy scenes.
This book gets 2.2 stars because other than all that I liked the premise of the book.
Here are the top quotes that made me feel this way...
1. "She gasped as a sensation shot directly from her nipple to her loins." ( who tf calls a vagina "loins"?(
2."She'd been kissed by aspiring suitors and had never found their caresses very interesting"😭(caresses?!?!?)
I felt like these 2 mcs had no chemistry and it hurt to read this, a middle could probably write better steamy scenes.
This book gets 2.2 stars because other than all that I liked the premise of the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2024
This book was so full of potential with people with magical powers, period romance, and spy craft but it just fell flat. A! Lot! Of! Use! Of! Exclamation! Marks, it was distracting!!!
Cade grew up as Tams adopted note her but he’s always loved her but then gets kidnapped and thinks she’s his wife’s and lays a big smooch on her when he’s rescued and big surprise she’s like ew, you’re my bother (because yea, it’s pretty much incest) but then you get some major whiplash where in the next few pages she’s like oh kiss me I love you to but now all the sudden he’s like no this is a bad idea and then a few more pages they’re all copacetic with it and “exploring” each other willing to face being excommunicated from the family for banging each other.
The cover art and title were misleading, lol no one was a lord here and no clue why he’s golden. 🤷🏻♀️. The writing seemed a bit juvenile at times. But it was a Goodreads free giveaway, so whatever. Overall It was weird and not for me.
Cade grew up as Tams adopted note her but he’s always loved her but then gets kidnapped and thinks she’s his wife’s and lays a big smooch on her when he’s rescued and big surprise she’s like ew, you’re my bother (because yea, it’s pretty much incest) but then you get some major whiplash where in the next few pages she’s like oh kiss me I love you to but now all the sudden he’s like no this is a bad idea and then a few more pages they’re all copacetic with it and “exploring” each other willing to face being excommunicated from the family for banging each other.
The cover art and title were misleading, lol no one was a lord here and no clue why he’s golden. 🤷🏻♀️. The writing seemed a bit juvenile at times. But it was a Goodreads free giveaway, so whatever. Overall It was weird and not for me.
October 31, 2024
Thank you Net Galley for a very different read. Cade is an orphan taken in by the Tremayne family when he was just a boy. This family has all gifted children, by birth and from outside. They have different abilities and use them as needed. Cade and his adopted sister, Tmsyne go to France to escort the ambassador and his wife home. They make it to Calais. As they are getting on the ship Cade is taken prisoner. Tam stays behind to rescue him. She gets other gifted people to help. There is a lot about the things they learn to help with their gifts. It is a fascinating story with romance in it too.
August 23, 2024
I devoured this book! My favorite series before this was Mary Jo Putney's was her Guardian series, which had magic and romance to it. I am loving this new Dangerous Gifts series! While the Golden Lord can be read as a standalone novel, I would highly recommend reading Silver Lady first just to get the best reading treat out of this series! The Golden Lord had adventure, romance, magic, and danger in it. Loved it and couldn't put it down.
November 23, 2024
This is an exciting and well written love story. The characters are strong-willed and have special abilities and gifts that other people don't possess. The story is set in the turbulent tone of the Napolian uprising. It was full of action, drama, intrigue, and so much more that kept me entertained and engaged. I enjoyed how happily it ended. I recommend reading.
January 29, 2025
This author used to be one of my favorites to read and was glad to find new books. I gave her a second chance and read this story even though I didn't like book one in this series. Lesson learned and will not read anymore in this series.
November 17, 2024
When Caden “Cade” Tremayne, an agent for the crown and the eldest of Rhys & Gwen Tremayne’s foster children was informed of his new mission, he knew that this was going to be a mission unlike any before. He is “gifted” and has a strong sense of foreboding and feels anger directed at him specifically. But with England and France on the brink of war, it is imperative to get the English ambassador and him family out of Paris as quickly as possible. He is delighted to learn that his foster sister Lady Tamsyn will be his partner, as they have a close bond and work extremely well together. They set out and both feel the gathering danger, but it isn’t until they are almost ready to board a ship back to England that the danger he had sensed is manifested. Cade is captured by a French agent who is also gifted, and his mind is blocked causing him to forget who and what he is, but Tamsyn manages to mentally connect with him and promises to save him. He believes that she is his wife and when they are finally reunited and his mind is cleared, he is horrified to realize that now Tamsyn knows his secret. A secret that could either be downfall of the “Tribe of Tremayne” or one that could bond them in ways they never imagined.
Lady Tamsyn “Tam” Tremayne is the eldest child and heir to the Tremayne earldom, she is also powerfully gifted and an agent for the home office. Her gift is primarily healing of the mind and body, but she also has a strong gift of intuition. She too senses danger in the upcoming mission and great change, but nothing prepares her for Cade’s secret. She isn’t sure if she can accept the change, but soon knows her heart is with Cade and hopes she will not have to choose between him and her family. But before she can worry about that, she senses that their mission is far from over, they need to get back to England in one piece and thwart Napoleon’s plans!
WARNING: The rest of this review might be a little “Spoilerish” and is definitely opinionated.
I will be honest, this book was not for me, I LOVED the first book but this one… I could not get past the brother/sister thing – I grew up in a family that took in foster children and adopted children, for me they were (and still are) my brothers and sisters – the idea of romantic love between two people who have been raised as brother and sister since they were very young children, is repulsive to me – maybe if they hadn’t met until they were young adults, I could get past it, but the story is clear, they met as very young children and have always considered each other as siblings – in fact most of the book they call each other brother/sister – I just can’t pretend that I am all right with that. That said, yes, I am aware that I have a personal bias – so, please make up your own mind, there are lots of rave reviews for this book and I will not deny that it is an interesting story with very likable characters. And the author makes a good attempt to explain that Cade never really considered her as a sister and always loved her (it just didn’t matter to me – it still felt wrong) the gifted part of the story is good and if they hadn’t been siblings, I probably would have enjoyed it. This is the second book in the series, and I would strongly recommend reading this series in order.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *
Lady Tamsyn “Tam” Tremayne is the eldest child and heir to the Tremayne earldom, she is also powerfully gifted and an agent for the home office. Her gift is primarily healing of the mind and body, but she also has a strong gift of intuition. She too senses danger in the upcoming mission and great change, but nothing prepares her for Cade’s secret. She isn’t sure if she can accept the change, but soon knows her heart is with Cade and hopes she will not have to choose between him and her family. But before she can worry about that, she senses that their mission is far from over, they need to get back to England in one piece and thwart Napoleon’s plans!
WARNING: The rest of this review might be a little “Spoilerish” and is definitely opinionated.
I will be honest, this book was not for me, I LOVED the first book but this one… I could not get past the brother/sister thing – I grew up in a family that took in foster children and adopted children, for me they were (and still are) my brothers and sisters – the idea of romantic love between two people who have been raised as brother and sister since they were very young children, is repulsive to me – maybe if they hadn’t met until they were young adults, I could get past it, but the story is clear, they met as very young children and have always considered each other as siblings – in fact most of the book they call each other brother/sister – I just can’t pretend that I am all right with that. That said, yes, I am aware that I have a personal bias – so, please make up your own mind, there are lots of rave reviews for this book and I will not deny that it is an interesting story with very likable characters. And the author makes a good attempt to explain that Cade never really considered her as a sister and always loved her (it just didn’t matter to me – it still felt wrong) the gifted part of the story is good and if they hadn’t been siblings, I probably would have enjoyed it. This is the second book in the series, and I would strongly recommend reading this series in order.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *
December 24, 2024
Any individual who belongs to the “Tribe of Tremayne” possesses one or more remarkable capabilities, and they have been taught by the couple who raised them to be helpful to others. In the first book of the Dangerous Gifts series, I learned about fascinating people and two of my favorites are featured in the next book. One was born into the Tremayne family while the other became a member because of what he could offer, but also because of compassion. There is one adventure after another in GOLDEN LORD, and Mary Jo Putney kept ramping up the peril along with heightened emotional situations. There was never a time when I was not fully immersed in the vividly described events, and it was certainly not easy to stop reading for any reason.
The Earl of Tremayne and his wife took in Caden and other children because their unusual skills had led to their families not wanting them. His abilities now come in handy as an agent with the British Home Office in keeping England and its people protected. His latest assignment is to make certain an ambassador to France is brought safely back to England, as the two countries are on the verge of war in 1803. Going with Cade will be Tamsyn Tremayne, who is the Earl’s biological daughter and has her own distinct talent. Though both sense there is danger, the journey goes well until almost over. Then before the group can board an English ship, chaos breaks out and Cade is taken away. Now it is up to Tamsyn to discover where the man who means much to her is located and make sure he gets back to their family in England.
Since I am a big fan of the paranormal, the Dangerous Gifts series really makes me a satisfied reader as it combines the supernatural with a compelling romance. Any scene where mystical situations take place always seemed convincing, and I liked how the author seamlessly worked these moments into quite a few developments. Many happenings featured details that historically occurred, from places to what transpired, thus making the story constantly seem realistic.
How the relationship between Cade and Tamsyn would eventually play out definitely kept me guessing, as it is complex with numerous challenges. I laughed with these two at times, yet also felt their anger or despair when something did not go as planned. A number of feelings are displayed as this couple work through issues that arise, and Ms. Putney repeatedly came up with a clever way to solve any problems. GOLDEN LORD is unexpectedly innovative plus packed with risky exploits and lots of emotion.
The Earl of Tremayne and his wife took in Caden and other children because their unusual skills had led to their families not wanting them. His abilities now come in handy as an agent with the British Home Office in keeping England and its people protected. His latest assignment is to make certain an ambassador to France is brought safely back to England, as the two countries are on the verge of war in 1803. Going with Cade will be Tamsyn Tremayne, who is the Earl’s biological daughter and has her own distinct talent. Though both sense there is danger, the journey goes well until almost over. Then before the group can board an English ship, chaos breaks out and Cade is taken away. Now it is up to Tamsyn to discover where the man who means much to her is located and make sure he gets back to their family in England.
Since I am a big fan of the paranormal, the Dangerous Gifts series really makes me a satisfied reader as it combines the supernatural with a compelling romance. Any scene where mystical situations take place always seemed convincing, and I liked how the author seamlessly worked these moments into quite a few developments. Many happenings featured details that historically occurred, from places to what transpired, thus making the story constantly seem realistic.
How the relationship between Cade and Tamsyn would eventually play out definitely kept me guessing, as it is complex with numerous challenges. I laughed with these two at times, yet also felt their anger or despair when something did not go as planned. A number of feelings are displayed as this couple work through issues that arise, and Ms. Putney repeatedly came up with a clever way to solve any problems. GOLDEN LORD is unexpectedly innovative plus packed with risky exploits and lots of emotion.
November 13, 2024
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Golden Lord by Mary Jo Putney is a third person dual-POV speculative historical Regency romance exploring a taboo romance between two foster siblings. Cade is the foster child of the Tremayne family and his foster sister, Tamsyn, is the oldest blood child and heir to the earldom. Like all other Tremayne family members, they have special gifts akin to psychic powers. When the pair are sent on a mission in France to assist in the war effort against Napoleon, the feelings they’ve been burying for years will finally come forward.
I’m all for literature exploring taboo topics because it is a safe way for people to explore topics and ideas that they wouldn’t necessarily want in their own lives but they do have some curiosity about. Foster siblings entering a romantic relationship will definitely be a hardline for some people especially given that the two have been raised as siblings since Tamsyn was four and Cade was about six. For those that want to explore these kinds of relationships in fiction, I felt that the power dynamic was fairly balanced. Tamsyn and Cade are both the eldest of all the siblings and Tamsyn being the heir to the earldom and Cade the illegitimate son of a smuggler does put Tamsyn in a more advantageous position in society and in the house while it’s Cade’s feelings coming to light that make them start their relationship.
The psychic powers felt similar to me to the powers featured in Sense8. While there isn’t that exact same sort of set-up, the entire family is able to connect in their minds via Tamsyn and feel each other’s emotions as well as have brief conversations. I loved Sense8 and was really sad to see it canceled, so a potential interpretation of the ideas but in a Regency setting is something I am interested in. There are also other abilities, such as Tamsyn being able to get a good read on animals. The speculative elements are on the lighter side, which is why I wouldn’t call this a full-blown fantasy romance, but they do play a role in getting the romance going.
Content warning for the centering of a relationship between foster siblings and depictions of torture
I would recommend this to fans of books exploring taboo romances in historical settings and readers who prefer a lighter speculative touch for fantastical elements in their romances
Golden Lord by Mary Jo Putney is a third person dual-POV speculative historical Regency romance exploring a taboo romance between two foster siblings. Cade is the foster child of the Tremayne family and his foster sister, Tamsyn, is the oldest blood child and heir to the earldom. Like all other Tremayne family members, they have special gifts akin to psychic powers. When the pair are sent on a mission in France to assist in the war effort against Napoleon, the feelings they’ve been burying for years will finally come forward.
I’m all for literature exploring taboo topics because it is a safe way for people to explore topics and ideas that they wouldn’t necessarily want in their own lives but they do have some curiosity about. Foster siblings entering a romantic relationship will definitely be a hardline for some people especially given that the two have been raised as siblings since Tamsyn was four and Cade was about six. For those that want to explore these kinds of relationships in fiction, I felt that the power dynamic was fairly balanced. Tamsyn and Cade are both the eldest of all the siblings and Tamsyn being the heir to the earldom and Cade the illegitimate son of a smuggler does put Tamsyn in a more advantageous position in society and in the house while it’s Cade’s feelings coming to light that make them start their relationship.
The psychic powers felt similar to me to the powers featured in Sense8. While there isn’t that exact same sort of set-up, the entire family is able to connect in their minds via Tamsyn and feel each other’s emotions as well as have brief conversations. I loved Sense8 and was really sad to see it canceled, so a potential interpretation of the ideas but in a Regency setting is something I am interested in. There are also other abilities, such as Tamsyn being able to get a good read on animals. The speculative elements are on the lighter side, which is why I wouldn’t call this a full-blown fantasy romance, but they do play a role in getting the romance going.
Content warning for the centering of a relationship between foster siblings and depictions of torture
I would recommend this to fans of books exploring taboo romances in historical settings and readers who prefer a lighter speculative touch for fantastical elements in their romances
November 18, 2024
Terrific second book in the Dangerous Gifts series. The Earl and Countess of Tremayne and their natural and foster children are blessed with certain "gifts." Those abilities make them valuable assets to the Home Office. On the eve of the resumption of the war, the oldest foster son, Cade, and the oldest daughter, Tamsyn, go to Paris to escort the Ambassador back to England. The mission is dangerous, but Cade is more concerned with keeping his unsiblinglike feelings for Tamsyn under wraps.
The action in this book was fast-paced and intense, keeping me glued to the pages. Cade and Tamsyn must ensure that the ambassador and his people get safely out of France before the French government can stop them. The trip to Calais from Paris is mostly uneventful, except for the feeling of being watched. Trouble rears in Calais when French troops try to prevent them from leaving. Unfortunately, Cade is captured, necessitating Tamsyn effecting a rescue. Unexpected developments make this an extremely complicated process, which, though successful, has unintended consequences. Their work for the Home Office continues when they uncover a plot that could devastate Britain's naval capabilities. The resolution of this plot was a nail-biter as they raced to prevent disaster.
I enjoyed the development of Cade and Tamsyn's relationship. They have shared a special connection since Cade arrived in the family. As he grew older, Cade realized the truth about his feelings for Tamsyn but buried them deep. For a long time, Tamsyn looked at her feelings for Cade as a more intense connection than she felt with the others, ignoring any hint that it could be more. However, the events of this mission bring those feelings to the surface, and they must face them. I ached for them as they tried to resolve their love with the possible consequences to their larger family. The resolution of their dilemma is well done and believable.
One of the most fascinating things about this book is the idea of the "gifts" and how their use. Each sibling has something unique that sets them apart. Their parents have worked hard to train them to use and appreciate those gifts properly. The ability to combine their powers intrigued me, as did the emergence of new skills when they did so. I loved how they always had each other's backs, even when far apart.
The action in this book was fast-paced and intense, keeping me glued to the pages. Cade and Tamsyn must ensure that the ambassador and his people get safely out of France before the French government can stop them. The trip to Calais from Paris is mostly uneventful, except for the feeling of being watched. Trouble rears in Calais when French troops try to prevent them from leaving. Unfortunately, Cade is captured, necessitating Tamsyn effecting a rescue. Unexpected developments make this an extremely complicated process, which, though successful, has unintended consequences. Their work for the Home Office continues when they uncover a plot that could devastate Britain's naval capabilities. The resolution of this plot was a nail-biter as they raced to prevent disaster.
I enjoyed the development of Cade and Tamsyn's relationship. They have shared a special connection since Cade arrived in the family. As he grew older, Cade realized the truth about his feelings for Tamsyn but buried them deep. For a long time, Tamsyn looked at her feelings for Cade as a more intense connection than she felt with the others, ignoring any hint that it could be more. However, the events of this mission bring those feelings to the surface, and they must face them. I ached for them as they tried to resolve their love with the possible consequences to their larger family. The resolution of their dilemma is well done and believable.
One of the most fascinating things about this book is the idea of the "gifts" and how their use. Each sibling has something unique that sets them apart. Their parents have worked hard to train them to use and appreciate those gifts properly. The ability to combine their powers intrigued me, as did the emergence of new skills when they did so. I loved how they always had each other's backs, even when far apart.
February 10, 2025
The Tremayne family combines birth and adopted children with special, and violently misunderstood, gifts. Lord and Lady Tremayne (Rhys and Gwen, also gifted) have raised them all and helped them hone their gifts in service to England and the Home Office. Shortly after Bran and Merryn’s wedding, Cade (adopted) and Tamsyn (oldest birth child) are dispatch to France to help the Ambassador and his family return to England now that Napoleon is about to wage war once again. Altho stressful, the extraction goes smoothly until the party reaches the docks at Calais. As most of the party boards the ship to return them to England, a company of French troops block access retaining all men between 18 and 60 as prisoners of war. In the melee, Tamsyn gets the Ambassador’s party on board the ship, but Cade is captured, loaded into a coach, and spirited away.
Tamsyn stays behind to find and free Cade from whomever kidnapped him. She does have a coded list of gifted people in France who may be willing to help her. All the gifted have experienced prejudice and discrimination, and most are willing to help others regardless of country affiliation. Finding Cade is a delicate and frightening process. It helps that the bad guy who hates Cade has also been badly behaved toward his neighbors and contacts.
This second in the series has secrets, romance, suspense, and familial issues. The family melds their gifts at times to help rescue Cade and Tamsyn escape from imprisonment and from a country at war. Only when they are home will they discover if their secret will endanger their relationship with their family. Recommended.
Readalikes:
Helen Dickson - Conveniently wed to a spy; Bianca M. Schwarz – The innkeeper's daughter; Hannah Howell – If he's wicked; Anna Harrington – Dukes are forever.
Pace: Fast-paced
Character: Kind; Loyal; Well-developed
Identities: Gifted with varying powers of telepathy and paranormal skills
Storyline: Character-driven
Writing style: Engaging
Tone: Suspenseful
Mood: Suspenseful; Upbeat
Frame: Northern France; Napoleonic wars
Themes: Forbidden love; Forbidden gifts
Red flags/Trigger warning: Torture, mostly off screen
Tamsyn stays behind to find and free Cade from whomever kidnapped him. She does have a coded list of gifted people in France who may be willing to help her. All the gifted have experienced prejudice and discrimination, and most are willing to help others regardless of country affiliation. Finding Cade is a delicate and frightening process. It helps that the bad guy who hates Cade has also been badly behaved toward his neighbors and contacts.
This second in the series has secrets, romance, suspense, and familial issues. The family melds their gifts at times to help rescue Cade and Tamsyn escape from imprisonment and from a country at war. Only when they are home will they discover if their secret will endanger their relationship with their family. Recommended.
Readalikes:
Helen Dickson - Conveniently wed to a spy; Bianca M. Schwarz – The innkeeper's daughter; Hannah Howell – If he's wicked; Anna Harrington – Dukes are forever.
Pace: Fast-paced
Character: Kind; Loyal; Well-developed
Identities: Gifted with varying powers of telepathy and paranormal skills
Storyline: Character-driven
Writing style: Engaging
Tone: Suspenseful
Mood: Suspenseful; Upbeat
Frame: Northern France; Napoleonic wars
Themes: Forbidden love; Forbidden gifts
Red flags/Trigger warning: Torture, mostly off screen
November 10, 2024
Mary Jo Putney is truly a gifted storyteller. Her latest book, Golden Lord, is sure to be another gem. In this story, two members of the “Tribe of Tremayne” are being sent on a mission to Paris to ensure the safety of the Ambassador and his family as they return to Britain on the eve of war. They are set apart from others as they have dangerous gifts. For many as a child it was curse, but the Earl and Countess Tremayne brought into their family young children who were deserted because of these gifts. Caden was one of the foster children while Tamsyn was born into the family. Cade and Tam always had a special bond and that bond will be tested when Cade is captured by the French just as the Ambassador and his party boarded. Tam stays behind and plans a rescue. She knows Cade will not be easily broken and uses their connection to help him. She learns even more through that same connection later.
This is a beautiful story of love, determination, and perseverance as well as acceptance. Tam was a fantastic heroine. She planned and executed the rescue herself. She did take some help mainly for after she rescued him. She was quite capable and never hesitated. Cade hid his feelings for her but they came out during the rescue. Now the race is on to stop France’s plot against Britain. The two have amazing skills and now they must reach Britain using those skills.
Golden Lord will capture you on page one and keep you captive until the end. The plot was realistic and chilling in so many ways. Little surprises are revealed with intriguing consequences. They also work hard to avoid loss of life. In short, Cade, Tam and the rest of the family are amazing. In a world where no one had their back as children, they now have the safety and comfort of the Tribe of Tremayne. This is another book to add to your keeper shelf.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. This review is my honest opinion.
This is a beautiful story of love, determination, and perseverance as well as acceptance. Tam was a fantastic heroine. She planned and executed the rescue herself. She did take some help mainly for after she rescued him. She was quite capable and never hesitated. Cade hid his feelings for her but they came out during the rescue. Now the race is on to stop France’s plot against Britain. The two have amazing skills and now they must reach Britain using those skills.
Golden Lord will capture you on page one and keep you captive until the end. The plot was realistic and chilling in so many ways. Little surprises are revealed with intriguing consequences. They also work hard to avoid loss of life. In short, Cade, Tam and the rest of the family are amazing. In a world where no one had their back as children, they now have the safety and comfort of the Tribe of Tremayne. This is another book to add to your keeper shelf.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. This review is my honest opinion.
August 25, 2024
This the second book in Mary Jo Putney's Dangerous Gifts series. Bran and Cade Tremayne met in a work house as children. They escaped to London and were taken in by Gwen and Rhys Tremayne. Their adoptive parents are "gifted" in that they have extrasensory abilities and in addition to their natural born children, they have collected "gifted" children from all over England. Bran's book was the first in this series. This book is about Cade and his adopted sister Tamsyn. As the Tremayne tribe has aged into adulthood and England has gone to war with France, their abilities have been put to use gathering intelligence for England's Home Office. The task that Cade and Tam are engaged in at the beginning of this book is to go to Paris, get the English Ambassador to France and get him home safely. Obviously things do not quite go as planned and Cade and Tamsyn have to use their powers to find their way out of a dangerous situation.
This was a decent book. Not Ms. Putney's best, but worth a read. Positive's: the Napoleonic Wars have been done to death in historical romance books. This book actually covers an event I did not know about, so the setting was a good one. The main characters are likeable and fairly well drawn. Negatives: the powers gained during this crisis were just too many. If there are more books to come in this series, how will the author ever keep them vulnerable or believable? The powers or gifts, were almost like a separate character they got so much run time. Each time they had a difficulty, a new power seems to have erupted. Heroes and heroines can be too strong. The villain. He was over the top in my opinion.
I would rate this book a B- or C+.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zebra Books for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a decent book. Not Ms. Putney's best, but worth a read. Positive's: the Napoleonic Wars have been done to death in historical romance books. This book actually covers an event I did not know about, so the setting was a good one. The main characters are likeable and fairly well drawn. Negatives: the powers gained during this crisis were just too many. If there are more books to come in this series, how will the author ever keep them vulnerable or believable? The powers or gifts, were almost like a separate character they got so much run time. Each time they had a difficulty, a new power seems to have erupted. Heroes and heroines can be too strong. The villain. He was over the top in my opinion.
I would rate this book a B- or C+.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zebra Books for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 7, 2025
Secondo volume di una serie storica e paranormal ambientata tra Inghilterra e Francia ad inizio '800, mentre il "terribile" Bonaparte sta diventando sempre più una minaccia e il gioco di spie si fa sempre più sanguinoso.
I coniugi Tremayne sono dotati di doti particolari e hanno raccolto nella propria famiglia figli naturali e adottivi con gli stessi poteri (si presuppone che si conosca l'esistenza di questi individui un po' supereroi e che spesso la società li emargini o li perseguiti per paura: da qui il titolo della serie "Doni pericolosi").
Il governo britannico incarica quindi due membri della famiglia di riportare in patria l'ambasciatore a Parigi e il suo seguito, scongiurando gli attentati di altre spie talentuose francesi.
Tamsyn è la primogenita dei Tremayne, mentre Caden è stato accolto da piccolo, dopo essere stato abbandonato dal suo vero padre. Pur essendo formalmente "fratelli", Caden ha sempre provato sentimenti ben più intensi per la ragazza, pur nascondendoli con grande timore.
Non solo c'è il problema del legame (non di sangue) e della reazione dei genitori, ma lei è sempre apparsa troppo bella, troppo dotata, quasi irraggiungibile.
Proprio per questo, la missione in Francia, tra agguati, prigionia e scontri, sarà l'occasione perfetta per chiarirsi innanzitutto con se stesso e trovare il coraggio di rivelare ciò che prova.
Trama avventurosa, più che romantica.
Se però amate lo stile della Putney, sapete che le sue serie hanno questa cifra, sempre in bilico tra realtà storica ed elementi fantastici.
I coniugi Tremayne sono dotati di doti particolari e hanno raccolto nella propria famiglia figli naturali e adottivi con gli stessi poteri (si presuppone che si conosca l'esistenza di questi individui un po' supereroi e che spesso la società li emargini o li perseguiti per paura: da qui il titolo della serie "Doni pericolosi").
Il governo britannico incarica quindi due membri della famiglia di riportare in patria l'ambasciatore a Parigi e il suo seguito, scongiurando gli attentati di altre spie talentuose francesi.
Tamsyn è la primogenita dei Tremayne, mentre Caden è stato accolto da piccolo, dopo essere stato abbandonato dal suo vero padre. Pur essendo formalmente "fratelli", Caden ha sempre provato sentimenti ben più intensi per la ragazza, pur nascondendoli con grande timore.
Non solo c'è il problema del legame (non di sangue) e della reazione dei genitori, ma lei è sempre apparsa troppo bella, troppo dotata, quasi irraggiungibile.
Proprio per questo, la missione in Francia, tra agguati, prigionia e scontri, sarà l'occasione perfetta per chiarirsi innanzitutto con se stesso e trovare il coraggio di rivelare ciò che prova.
Trama avventurosa, più che romantica.
Se però amate lo stile della Putney, sapete che le sue serie hanno questa cifra, sempre in bilico tra realtà storica ed elementi fantastici.
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