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Donally Family #1
In My Heart
After a whirlwind courtship and elopement, Lady Alexandra Marshall watched helplessly as her husband was shipped off by her irate father. An annulment followed, and though Alexandra waited with packed bags, Christopher never returned for her. She has tried desperately to forget the only love she's ever known and now devotes herself to the British Museum...until she discovers that someone has pilfered a fortune in jewels.
His scandalous marriage to Alex had hardened Sir Christopher Donally against the aristocracy that labeled a man's worth by the titles he carried rather than by his deeds. Now with a new bride in his future and a sister who is about to enter Society, Christopher is determined to put the past behind him. But when Alex asks for his help in finding a thief, he agrees, in exchange for her support in launching his sister. Though running into Alex was not planned, nor his emotional reaction welcomed, he can't help but be undone by one single, soul-stirring kiss.
His scandalous marriage to Alex had hardened Sir Christopher Donally against the aristocracy that labeled a man's worth by the titles he carried rather than by his deeds. Now with a new bride in his future and a sister who is about to enter Society, Christopher is determined to put the past behind him. But when Alex asks for his help in finding a thief, he agrees, in exchange for her support in launching his sister. Though running into Alex was not planned, nor his emotional reaction welcomed, he can't help but be undone by one single, soul-stirring kiss.
373 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 30, 2004
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About the author
Melody Thomas
23 books80 followersYears after receiving my Criminal Justice degree from the University of Oklahoma , I discovered the
historical romance genre. True legends like M.M Kaye, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Judith McNaught, and
Penelope Williamson, sparked my love for writing and convinced me I wanted only to do one thing in
my life and that was to create great stories alive with grit and passion.
In the past, I've written westerns for Leisure under Lori Morgan and Pirate adventure books for Berkley
under Laura Renken. My books have been five times reviewer nominated by Romantic Times
Bookclub for Best Adventure and Best Historical Suspense and Gothic categories. They have won the
Holt Medallion twice, the WISRWA Writer's Choice Award, the Affaire de Couer reader's Choice award
and will be published in five foreign languages worldwide. My Lord Pirate, was a 1999 Golden Heart
Finalist, which launched my publishing career with Berkley.
I live in the Chicago area where I am also the former president for the Windy City RWA chapter.
Currently, I pen stories for AVON/HarperCollins under my name, Melody Thomas. Wild and Wicked in
Scotland, the first book in my new Charmed and Dangerous series appeared on shelves January
2007. The second book, Sin and Scandal in England, was an Avon October 2007 release. Passion
and Pleasure in London came out August 26, 2008. For more information on my books check out my
Author pages on this site. Happy Reading.
Have you ever wanted to be a romance writer? Consider joining: Romance Writers of America
If you live near Chicago, check out: www.windycityrwa.com
historical romance genre. True legends like M.M Kaye, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Judith McNaught, and
Penelope Williamson, sparked my love for writing and convinced me I wanted only to do one thing in
my life and that was to create great stories alive with grit and passion.
In the past, I've written westerns for Leisure under Lori Morgan and Pirate adventure books for Berkley
under Laura Renken. My books have been five times reviewer nominated by Romantic Times
Bookclub for Best Adventure and Best Historical Suspense and Gothic categories. They have won the
Holt Medallion twice, the WISRWA Writer's Choice Award, the Affaire de Couer reader's Choice award
and will be published in five foreign languages worldwide. My Lord Pirate, was a 1999 Golden Heart
Finalist, which launched my publishing career with Berkley.
I live in the Chicago area where I am also the former president for the Windy City RWA chapter.
Currently, I pen stories for AVON/HarperCollins under my name, Melody Thomas. Wild and Wicked in
Scotland, the first book in my new Charmed and Dangerous series appeared on shelves January
2007. The second book, Sin and Scandal in England, was an Avon October 2007 release. Passion
and Pleasure in London came out August 26, 2008. For more information on my books check out my
Author pages on this site. Happy Reading.
Have you ever wanted to be a romance writer? Consider joining: Romance Writers of America
If you live near Chicago, check out: www.windycityrwa.com
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September 3, 2022
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot/Storyline: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋 (Not a lot of details or the emotional aspect I wanted)
Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑 (About 1-1 ½ pages or so)
Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥🔥
Humor: Just a bit
Perspective: Third person from both hero and heroine
(These are all personal preference on a scale of 1-5 (yours ratings may vary depending what gives you feels and how you prefer you sex scenes written, etc) except the Steam Scale which follows our chart from The Ton and Tartans Book Club )
Should I read in order?
This is the first book in the series, but book 2 is about Brianna, this hero’s sister. She’s in the book a decent amount so you might want to start here before you read her story if you like the build on character arcs.
Basic plot:
It’s been ten years since her annulment and now she’s run into Christopher again at the museum she works. When she notices jewels have been thieved from priceless artifacts, she strikes a bargain with him to help protect her position.
Give this a try if you want:
- Victorian time period (1866)
- Engineer/business man and archaeologist/nobility heroine
- London setting
- Bargain – hero will help solve the missing jewels dilemma if heroine will launch his younger sister in society
- Class difference feel – heroine is a lady and hero is an Irish soldier her father despised
- Second chance romance
- Lower steam – there are 2 full scenes that aren’t overly long
- Note: This is Melody Thomas’ debut novel
Ages:
- Heroine is 28, hero is 32
My thoughts:
I really wanted to like this one! But I struggled through most of it. A big part of that is second chance is a hard one for me to really love. I love falling in love and in so many second chances, that part already happened. And you totally miss all of the beginning of their relationship here. Anything with those butterflies of getting to know each other and the first kiss, first touch are tainted with bitterness and heartbreak. So that is just a personal thing for me. I think if you love second chance, this would be a great option to try.
I couldn’t quite put my finger on what I wanted more of here other than my trope disconnect. It was kind of boring to me, but not totally – there was a bit of a mystery going on and some danger elements. I’d say I wanted them together more but they kind of were together for a lot of the book...I think I wanted them ALONE for more of the book. A lot of their time together seemed to be with the hero’s family or out in society and I just craved more ‘them’ time than what I got and never really got sucked in.
Overall I did really enjoy her writing and I will definitely be trying another. In some ways she reminded me of a Meagan McKinney I read. I didn’t love the ending – it was really all thrown together in there at the end. I wanted a better, more complete and wholesome resolution and coming together of the hero and heroine after everything they had gone through.
It’s an intense book in some ways but didn’t grip in in a heartbreaking way it probably should have.
The first scene was fade to black and the book was put in time out. I was glad I came back to it though because the story did improve from there and I did get a couple on page sex scenes lol.
Content warnings:
Locations of kisses/intimate scenes:
Plot/Storyline: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋 (Not a lot of details or the emotional aspect I wanted)
Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑 (About 1-1 ½ pages or so)
Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥🔥
Humor: Just a bit
Perspective: Third person from both hero and heroine
(These are all personal preference on a scale of 1-5 (yours ratings may vary depending what gives you feels and how you prefer you sex scenes written, etc) except the Steam Scale which follows our chart from The Ton and Tartans Book Club )
Should I read in order?
This is the first book in the series, but book 2 is about Brianna, this hero’s sister. She’s in the book a decent amount so you might want to start here before you read her story if you like the build on character arcs.
Basic plot:
It’s been ten years since her annulment and now she’s run into Christopher again at the museum she works. When she notices jewels have been thieved from priceless artifacts, she strikes a bargain with him to help protect her position.
Give this a try if you want:
- Victorian time period (1866)
- Engineer/business man and archaeologist/nobility heroine
- London setting
- Bargain – hero will help solve the missing jewels dilemma if heroine will launch his younger sister in society
- Class difference feel – heroine is a lady and hero is an Irish soldier her father despised
- Second chance romance
- Lower steam – there are 2 full scenes that aren’t overly long
- Note: This is Melody Thomas’ debut novel
Ages:
- Heroine is 28, hero is 32
My thoughts:
I really wanted to like this one! But I struggled through most of it. A big part of that is second chance is a hard one for me to really love. I love falling in love and in so many second chances, that part already happened. And you totally miss all of the beginning of their relationship here. Anything with those butterflies of getting to know each other and the first kiss, first touch are tainted with bitterness and heartbreak. So that is just a personal thing for me. I think if you love second chance, this would be a great option to try.
I couldn’t quite put my finger on what I wanted more of here other than my trope disconnect. It was kind of boring to me, but not totally – there was a bit of a mystery going on and some danger elements. I’d say I wanted them together more but they kind of were together for a lot of the book...I think I wanted them ALONE for more of the book. A lot of their time together seemed to be with the hero’s family or out in society and I just craved more ‘them’ time than what I got and never really got sucked in.
Overall I did really enjoy her writing and I will definitely be trying another. In some ways she reminded me of a Meagan McKinney I read. I didn’t love the ending – it was really all thrown together in there at the end. I wanted a better, more complete and wholesome resolution and coming together of the hero and heroine after everything they had gone through.
It’s an intense book in some ways but didn’t grip in in a heartbreaking way it probably should have.
The first scene was fade to black and the book was put in time out. I was glad I came back to it though because the story did improve from there and I did get a couple on page sex scenes lol.
Content warnings:
Locations of kisses/intimate scenes:
March 24, 2015
Una historia tierna y preciosa, a la vez diferente y original. Me encantaron sus dos protagonistas, y me hizo fan de Melody Thomas
December 15, 2015
En realidad un 3.5.
Exactamente no sé qué decir. La historia me a gustado, pero en ningún momento me he sentido cómoda con la protagonista. No sé, su carácter tan atípico para la época en la que se desarrolla la historia, así como el lenguaje que emplea, ("...levanta, esta noche no te vas a correr más...) me a impedido simpatizar con ella; con la novela en sí.
Exactamente no sé qué decir. La historia me a gustado, pero en ningún momento me he sentido cómoda con la protagonista. No sé, su carácter tan atípico para la época en la que se desarrolla la historia, así como el lenguaje que emplea, ("...levanta, esta noche no te vas a correr más...) me a impedido simpatizar con ella; con la novela en sí.
September 5, 2016
Me ha parecido precioso, no me lo esperaba. Una historia muy muy bonita.
August 7, 2016
I don't know how to rate this book. I couldn't put it down. I stayed up until 4:30am to finish this book, but this book is such a major let down. Christopher and Alexandra had something special. This book just doesn't deserve them.
This is my first book from Melody Thomas. I didn't know what to expect but was very happy that the book swept me into the story. I couldn't let the story go. I wanted to know what Christopher and Alexandra did. I wanted to see them reconcile with each other. I wanted to know how they could overcome the difficulties and past betrayals. The lead characters had chemistry. My stomach turned reading about how Christopher and Alexandra saw each other again after10 years. For that, this book would get 4 stars from me.
But the story just went on and on without ever really showing me that this was a great love story. Christopher seemed really cold toward Alexandra. There wasn't enough of internal struggle on his side to convince me that he did not mean what he said when he uttered those hurtful words. Alexandra was way too forward for my taste, a fact made worse because I was not convinced of Christopher's affections.
I also found Alexandra's character hard to believe. Not that I am such an expert. I think this was Victorian England, so perhaps female status had been somehow improved and a female scholar of noble birth wasn't so unbelievable. Alexandra (17) and Christopher (21) met young when they were in India. But Alexandra's father separated them because he believed Christopher was not right for his daughter. 10 years later they met each other again in London, both believing the worst of each other, that they had been abandoned by the other person. So a lot of bad blood between them. I suppose it was unnatural how calm Alexandra was about meeting Christopher again. But I appreciate the lack of drama. I do not do well with angry people.
In this book I was very very drawn to the couple. I was invested in them, wanted to see them together. But what happened to them was just one missed opportunity after another. The relationship never quite got to the point where I felt yeah this is Christopher and Alexandra's story. In a way Melody Thomas reminds me of Laura Kinsale. The stories are crazy, but I can't help it: I love the characters. So I held on to the story hoping that the story would deserve them. Alas in this case I was left quite disappointed. But I enjoyed reading about Christopher and Alexandra immensely. This wasn't a bad read at all, just not a satisfying one.
This is my first book from Melody Thomas. I didn't know what to expect but was very happy that the book swept me into the story. I couldn't let the story go. I wanted to know what Christopher and Alexandra did. I wanted to see them reconcile with each other. I wanted to know how they could overcome the difficulties and past betrayals. The lead characters had chemistry. My stomach turned reading about how Christopher and Alexandra saw each other again after10 years. For that, this book would get 4 stars from me.
But the story just went on and on without ever really showing me that this was a great love story. Christopher seemed really cold toward Alexandra. There wasn't enough of internal struggle on his side to convince me that he did not mean what he said when he uttered those hurtful words. Alexandra was way too forward for my taste, a fact made worse because I was not convinced of Christopher's affections.
I also found Alexandra's character hard to believe. Not that I am such an expert. I think this was Victorian England, so perhaps female status had been somehow improved and a female scholar of noble birth wasn't so unbelievable. Alexandra (17) and Christopher (21) met young when they were in India. But Alexandra's father separated them because he believed Christopher was not right for his daughter. 10 years later they met each other again in London, both believing the worst of each other, that they had been abandoned by the other person. So a lot of bad blood between them. I suppose it was unnatural how calm Alexandra was about meeting Christopher again. But I appreciate the lack of drama. I do not do well with angry people.
In this book I was very very drawn to the couple. I was invested in them, wanted to see them together. But what happened to them was just one missed opportunity after another. The relationship never quite got to the point where I felt yeah this is Christopher and Alexandra's story. In a way Melody Thomas reminds me of Laura Kinsale. The stories are crazy, but I can't help it: I love the characters. So I held on to the story hoping that the story would deserve them. Alas in this case I was left quite disappointed. But I enjoyed reading about Christopher and Alexandra immensely. This wasn't a bad read at all, just not a satisfying one.
March 24, 2015
(En realidad lo puntuaría con 3,5 estrellas)
Hace pocos días me tropecé con esta novela que había comprado en su momento y se me quedó sin leer no sé por qué. Se trata de una novela romántica histórica con unos protagonistas que no responden necesariamente a los estereotipos habituales y su historia, aunque aparenta la contrario, tampoco.
En "Donde el corazón duerme" la pareja se casó de muy joven, se separan por culpa de las diferencias sociales y de la presión del padre de ella y se reencuentran once años más tarde con los papeles (posiciones económicas y sociales) cambiados. No hay ningún secreto ni ningún momento en que él o ella descubran algún secreto del pasado (no hasta el final y es un detalle) y tanto él como ella siempre han sabido los motivos de su separación y qué sucedía con la vida del otro. Puede sonar poco emocionante pero las personalidades de la pareja están tan bien descritas y su comportamiento es tan complejo que compensan esa aparente falta de acción.
Es una novela romántica "realista", ellos dos retoman fácilmente su relación física pero tardan en perdonarse y en reconocer que han cambiado y que su relación afectiva es más difícil de recuperar, aunque sin duda vale la pena. A mí me ha emocionado y no le doy una nota más alta por el lenguaje que se utiliza en muchos diálogos; los protagonistas hablan demasiado "moderno" (él dice "me pones a cien" y cosas por el estilo). -He leído el libro en castellano y no sé si estos cambios son de la traducción o provienen del original-. Es un buen principio de serie, así que buscaré los libros que la forman.
Hace pocos días me tropecé con esta novela que había comprado en su momento y se me quedó sin leer no sé por qué. Se trata de una novela romántica histórica con unos protagonistas que no responden necesariamente a los estereotipos habituales y su historia, aunque aparenta la contrario, tampoco.
En "Donde el corazón duerme" la pareja se casó de muy joven, se separan por culpa de las diferencias sociales y de la presión del padre de ella y se reencuentran once años más tarde con los papeles (posiciones económicas y sociales) cambiados. No hay ningún secreto ni ningún momento en que él o ella descubran algún secreto del pasado (no hasta el final y es un detalle) y tanto él como ella siempre han sabido los motivos de su separación y qué sucedía con la vida del otro. Puede sonar poco emocionante pero las personalidades de la pareja están tan bien descritas y su comportamiento es tan complejo que compensan esa aparente falta de acción.
Es una novela romántica "realista", ellos dos retoman fácilmente su relación física pero tardan en perdonarse y en reconocer que han cambiado y que su relación afectiva es más difícil de recuperar, aunque sin duda vale la pena. A mí me ha emocionado y no le doy una nota más alta por el lenguaje que se utiliza en muchos diálogos; los protagonistas hablan demasiado "moderno" (él dice "me pones a cien" y cosas por el estilo). -He leído el libro en castellano y no sé si estos cambios son de la traducción o provienen del original-. Es un buen principio de serie, así que buscaré los libros que la forman.
September 20, 2021
Es precioso Alex y Chris se merecen ese gran final.
Es una historia bastante única ya que la mayor parte de romance histórico tiene trama similar, pero este es bastante fresco y entretenido.
Me gusto mucho por el hecho de lo romántico no es el enfoque principal.
4🌟
Es una historia bastante única ya que la mayor parte de romance histórico tiene trama similar, pero este es bastante fresco y entretenido.
Me gusto mucho por el hecho de lo romántico no es el enfoque principal.
4🌟
February 10, 2013
Wasted potential thy name is 'In My Heart'. This was such a promising book at the beginning. It has a not very social academic heroine struggling with her position at the Bristish Museum, an Irish businessman hero who is in constant battle with a society which values titles more than accomplishments and a 10 year old annulled marriage that has given them a boy who died as a toddler. It even has a mystery about stolen gems as a backdrop.
But the love story (if you can call it that) just didn't work, mostly because I soon came to loath Christopher, the hero. He seemed to be devoid of any big emotions towards Alexandra, was snotty, utterly passive, never stood up for her (or for his intended fiancée for that matter) and just stumbled into an affair with her because she instigated the whole thing. When he confesses that he never thought about her during their separation you totally believe him.
Furthermore the dramatic past has practically no impact on the present. Alexandra harbours no ill feelings towards him for never coming back to her and he rid himself of all memories - I honestly would have preferred it if he'd taken her as his mistress to enact some kind of revenge scheme. At least that would have shown he cared and was an active player.
Her father was penned as the villain of the story, separating his precious 17-year old daughter from her suitor who 1) was a drunk, 2) only approached her because of a dare and 3) had a tarnished military history. I only cheered him on because Christopher never gave any indications that he truly and passionately loved her. Even at the end when he decides that his relationship is more important than his business ventures it wasn't a big thought out romantic gesture he had worked towards. Just another thing that kind of happened to him.
When I finished the book I was cranky and slightly depressed for the heroine who for whatever reasons sold herself short.
p.s.: I normally couldn't care less about anachronisms in historical romances but here they grated because most of them occurred in connection with Alexandra's position as a women in a professional academic enviroment. Female scientists in Victorian England are an interesting topic. It is well researched, research the author could have used to make the heroine's situation believable and interesting at the same time.
But the love story (if you can call it that) just didn't work, mostly because I soon came to loath Christopher, the hero. He seemed to be devoid of any big emotions towards Alexandra, was snotty, utterly passive, never stood up for her (or for his intended fiancée for that matter) and just stumbled into an affair with her because she instigated the whole thing. When he confesses that he never thought about her during their separation you totally believe him.
Furthermore the dramatic past has practically no impact on the present. Alexandra harbours no ill feelings towards him for never coming back to her and he rid himself of all memories - I honestly would have preferred it if he'd taken her as his mistress to enact some kind of revenge scheme. At least that would have shown he cared and was an active player.
Her father was penned as the villain of the story, separating his precious 17-year old daughter from her suitor who 1) was a drunk, 2) only approached her because of a dare and 3) had a tarnished military history. I only cheered him on because Christopher never gave any indications that he truly and passionately loved her. Even at the end when he decides that his relationship is more important than his business ventures it wasn't a big thought out romantic gesture he had worked towards. Just another thing that kind of happened to him.
When I finished the book I was cranky and slightly depressed for the heroine who for whatever reasons sold herself short.
p.s.: I normally couldn't care less about anachronisms in historical romances but here they grated because most of them occurred in connection with Alexandra's position as a women in a professional academic enviroment. Female scientists in Victorian England are an interesting topic. It is well researched, research the author could have used to make the heroine's situation believable and interesting at the same time.
March 26, 2022
I found In My Heart in my second-hand bookstore, and when I saw in GR that it is the first book of the Donally Family series, I bought it. It took me a couple of years to pick it up, and I picked it up because it fulfilled a couple of tasks in different reading challenges.
It has mystery, intrigue, and family secrets.
Christopher and Alexandria are the hero & heroine. Both are tormented--to different extents--by the past. The mystery unfolds slowly, and clues are in just the right spot. I also found the battle of emotions between the main characters refreshing because they each had to overcome obstacles placed in their path indeed. Alexandria had to figure out who she was and the person she wanted to become. She had to find the inner strength to stand up to her family and the world. Christopher had to learn to forgive the egregious sins committed against him.
It has mystery, intrigue, and family secrets.
Christopher and Alexandria are the hero & heroine. Both are tormented--to different extents--by the past. The mystery unfolds slowly, and clues are in just the right spot. I also found the battle of emotions between the main characters refreshing because they each had to overcome obstacles placed in their path indeed. Alexandria had to figure out who she was and the person she wanted to become. She had to find the inner strength to stand up to her family and the world. Christopher had to learn to forgive the egregious sins committed against him.
February 6, 2019
Pero por alguna razón, prácticamente desde el principio del libro me he sentido totalmente desvinculada de la historia y sus personajes. No hubo "click" ni me sentí conectada en casi ningún momento. Y me sabe mal porque el estilo de Melody Thomas era de mi agrado. Quizás hubiese corregido cosas de los personajes o de la trama, pero aún así nunca diría que el libro ha sido malo. Simplemente no me ha marcado. Cero.
Leeré el siguiente de la saga Donally y espero conectar en ese libro.
Leeré el siguiente de la saga Donally y espero conectar en ese libro.
November 27, 2018
good with the hint of greatness
January 22, 2024
Me atrapó. No empecé con mucha expectativa. Pero el hecho de que hubiera un robo en el medio le dio un toque más interesante.
It caught me. I didn't start with much expectation. But the fact that there was a robbery in the middle gave it a more interesting touch.
It caught me. I didn't start with much expectation. But the fact that there was a robbery in the middle gave it a more interesting touch.
October 13, 2012
Pedazo libro en mi opinión. Pensé que sería otro de tantos, pero la historia me ha encandilado completamente. Es preciosa... *___*
September 1, 2013
3.5 Me lo leí en una noche :) Aunque hay cosas que no me gustaron del todo en la narración, la historia de los protagonistas es muy linda. Oh, y me hizo mucha falta un epílogo u.u
October 28, 2014
¡Me encantó! por su originalidad y la elocuencia de sus personajes. Definitivamente un must read para quienes amamos la novela romántica.
February 10, 2023
Este fue el primer libro que leí de este genero y me gustó tanto que empecé a leer más y mas. Este libro en particular es uno de mis favorito en este genero. Lady alexandra a sus 28 años era una mujer fuerte e independiente ademas de sortera y ocupaba un puesto importante en el Museo donde trabajo para una mujer eso era un logró en aquel tiempo y aunque esa cosas le daba sastifacion no era feliz ya que esa oportunidad terminó el dia que se separó de su ex esposo Christopher donally. Pero todo cambio cuando su vida empienza a derrubase y el vuelve a entra en ella.
Es una lida historia que habla de lo importante de aprovecha las segundas oportunidad y lucha por lo que crees correcto. Recomendable.
Es una lida historia que habla de lo importante de aprovecha las segundas oportunidad y lucha por lo que crees correcto. Recomendable.
September 7, 2023
Me encantó la historia. Ambos tuvieron una historia muy intensa en el pasado pero el padre de ella, un conde inglés, los separó porque él era un plebeyo irlandés. Doce años después ella se ha convertido en una erudita egiptóloga y él en un industrial de renombre. Se reencontrarán en medio de unos misteriosos robos que ocurren en el museo que la pueden poner en peligro. Y se revuelve todo lo que pasó que fue bastante denso. Mucha pasión entre ellos que no ves la hora de que aclaren las cosas y queden juntos <3 <3 <3
May 18, 2018
Lo leí en el 2015.
Fue el primer libro que leí de Melody Thomas. Y recuerdo que me gusto mucho.
Fue el primer libro que leí de Melody Thomas. Y recuerdo que me gusto mucho.
January 15, 2023
Addicting
This was a story of rekindled love after years past. How things are complicated and it’s easy to assume vs. truth.
This was a story of rekindled love after years past. How things are complicated and it’s easy to assume vs. truth.
August 3, 2023
No me ha gustado nada. Ha sido pesada de leer, lenta y muchas veces no entendía bien lo que pasaba. Los personajes flojos, aunque la trama parecía interesante. Me he aburrido.
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June 30, 2024
🌟(3,5)
Me gustó el principio pero creo que el final me dejo esperando más
Me gustó el principio pero creo que el final me dejo esperando más
August 24, 2012
I'm not sure if I got this book for free or not, as it was lurking unread on my kindle app. It was pretty far down on my list, so it has been lurking for a while. This is one of those really great romance novels. It has mystery, intrigue, family secrets, and great writing. My liking of this book starts with character's names. They're normal, and normal for the time period. Christopher and Alexandria are the hero & heroine. Both are tormented--to different extents--by the past. The mystery unfolds slowly, and clues are placed in just the right spot. I also found the battle of emotions between the main characters refreshing, because they each had to truly overcome obstacles placed in their path. Alexandria had to figure out who she was and the person that she wanted to become. She had to find the inner strength to stand up to her family and the world in general. Christopher had to learn to forgive egregious sins committed against him. The ending was quick, but the way the story sorted itself out was very satisfying. I would recommend this to people who don't usually read romance, as well as regulars to the romance genera.
June 19, 2017
A wonderful read.
Alexandra and Christopher married young and were so in love and happy. But family forces their way into their young marriage, telling lies and making threats that tears them apart.
The meet again almost 10 years later and life has gone on but neither are truely happy. Alexandra is smart woman and has learn to bury herself in her work at the musuem never really thinking of love. She has never forgotten Christopher or the pain she suffered.
Christopher has come up in the world making loads of money with his business and helping his family find happiness. He has never forgotten Alex but chooses to bury his pain.....and pretend it never happened. He doesn't allow his emotions to show but Alex soon has him in an emotional hurricane.
There is so much going on in this book: intrique, danger, heartache, lies, truth, and romance. We will meet Christopher's large Irish family which will carry on the series and Alex's surprise family.
A great well written read, looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Alexandra and Christopher married young and were so in love and happy. But family forces their way into their young marriage, telling lies and making threats that tears them apart.
The meet again almost 10 years later and life has gone on but neither are truely happy. Alexandra is smart woman and has learn to bury herself in her work at the musuem never really thinking of love. She has never forgotten Christopher or the pain she suffered.
Christopher has come up in the world making loads of money with his business and helping his family find happiness. He has never forgotten Alex but chooses to bury his pain.....and pretend it never happened. He doesn't allow his emotions to show but Alex soon has him in an emotional hurricane.
There is so much going on in this book: intrique, danger, heartache, lies, truth, and romance. We will meet Christopher's large Irish family which will carry on the series and Alex's surprise family.
A great well written read, looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
August 27, 2018
After a whirlwind affair and elopement with one of her father's officers, Lady Alexandra Marshall, daughter and sole heir of the Earl of Ware, watched helplessly as her husband was shipped off. An annulment followed, and though she waited with packed bags, Christopher never returned for her. Now, 10 years later, she can't help but wonder if fate is giving them a second chance at love .
July 15, 2014
The Story is set in 1866, London. Sir Christopher Donally returns from war and is sought out by Lady Alexandra, his former lover. She has discovered the theft of several valuable gems from the museum collection and wants Christopher to help her find the thief. The plot references the strong prejudice against the Irish people.
May 4, 2016
Wonderful historical! A true romance! Inspiring and touching with a story just as enthralling as the sex appeal of the characters. The story of the hero and heroine is dramatic and captivating enough to stand out for these aspects alone. It has strong emotional content that touches the heart. Highly recommend this historical romance for those that like heart felt stories.
February 3, 2012
The couple in this book fell in love 10 years before and came together again. People and problems kept them apart, but love won out in the end. I really loved this book. I would recommend this book to any one who loves romance books.
October 15, 2016
Sigh. This story started out strong but got muddled in the middle. The hero and heroine seemed to be from different stories and forced together. Less characters please and more adventure!! Not a big fan of any of the characters at all. Just a dud.
July 7, 2011
Al final creo que le pondré un 3.5 porque hay algunas cosas de la forma de narrar de la autora que no me han terminado de gustar :S pero la historia de amor es preciosísima *0*
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