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Millicent
As a child, she was abused by her father and she swore she’d never trust a man again. As a young woman, she wished for a happily-ever-after relationship like those she read about in her books. As a wife, she was scorned by a man who didn’t love her. Now she is a woman bent on control of everything and everyone. When did her search for security turn into a desire for power that can never be sated? Millicent!
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First published March 19, 2011
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March 17, 2012
.This freebie was mismarked as a romance historical, so if you expect anything along the lines of Lisa Kleypas or Julia Quinn you will be sorely disappointed. However, if you have read the author's dystopian series The Cash Chroniciles set in 2141, or just want to read a character driven story where the story and HEA are turned upside down from a traditional romance novel, this one may really hit the spot.
In this short story we meet the ruthless and heartless heroine Millicent and her soon-to-be philandering milksop of a husband William. They are both forced into an arranged marriage, one William wanted in name only. However, Milicent insists on a real marriage, and knows no boundaries to keep her from having William as her own.
Despite the potential of a good love story, this is actually the back story of characters that star in the authors Cash Chroniciles series. I can't imagine Milicent and William lived out a great HEA, but we will have to read the series to truly find out. It appears Milicent is a wicked character in that series, which has me intrigued to give it a try.
So while this one failed as a romance, the writing and characters peeked my interest in reading the dystopian romance series. But for this book, I'd give it 2 stars as a straight historical romance.
In this short story we meet the ruthless and heartless heroine Millicent and her soon-to-be philandering milksop of a husband William. They are both forced into an arranged marriage, one William wanted in name only. However, Milicent insists on a real marriage, and knows no boundaries to keep her from having William as her own.
Despite the potential of a good love story, this is actually the back story of characters that star in the authors Cash Chroniciles series. I can't imagine Milicent and William lived out a great HEA, but we will have to read the series to truly find out. It appears Milicent is a wicked character in that series, which has me intrigued to give it a try.
So while this one failed as a romance, the writing and characters peeked my interest in reading the dystopian romance series. But for this book, I'd give it 2 stars as a straight historical romance.
March 28, 2011
When Millicent is scorned, she doesn't get mad she plays it cool until the right moment. I am the type of girl who always, without fail, falls for the villain in books so it’s no big shocker that I found myself relating to Millicent. She is cool under pressure, knows what she wants, gets it and then covers her tracks like nobody’s business. She is wicked smart and if you make the mistake of underestimating her, you will not make that mistake twice.
A few people might read this book and say, “Oh this chic is crazy.” However, she really is a product of her environment. Okay, maybe I just adore her and the author does an awesome job of making someone who would normally come off as unlikeable come out as relatable.
William, William, William. It is hard to feel sorry for the guy. He doesn't even stand a chance against Millicent. He is the exact opposite of Milli. Where she is head strong and battle savvy, William is simpering and always has an excuse and for the first half of the book I thought he was gay but I think every guy is so that isn’t really a spoiler.
I really enjoyed this book. I really like how it comes off as the roles are reversed. Williams is the “Decent” guy except in this book you are not pulling for him to win; never has rooting for a sociopath been this entertaining!
A few people might read this book and say, “Oh this chic is crazy.” However, she really is a product of her environment. Okay, maybe I just adore her and the author does an awesome job of making someone who would normally come off as unlikeable come out as relatable.
William, William, William. It is hard to feel sorry for the guy. He doesn't even stand a chance against Millicent. He is the exact opposite of Milli. Where she is head strong and battle savvy, William is simpering and always has an excuse and for the first half of the book I thought he was gay but I think every guy is so that isn’t really a spoiler.
I really enjoyed this book. I really like how it comes off as the roles are reversed. Williams is the “Decent” guy except in this book you are not pulling for him to win; never has rooting for a sociopath been this entertaining!
March 25, 2011
Millicent Robinson began life as the daughter of an abusive father whose drunken anger cost the life of Millicent's brother. Her mother remarried and eventually a marriage was arranged for Millicent with William Davis. Poor William was in love with a woman he was not allowed to marry. Did circumstances force Millicent to be avaricious and cruel, or was she born that way? William and Millicent have much to learn about themselves, one another, and the future. Don't miss this prelude to the rest of Millicent's saga.
November 25, 2011
Free short read. Millicent is off the chain. I wanted more of her.
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