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de Piaget #14
Stars in Your Eyes
New York Times bestselling author Lynn Kurland presents a sweeping romance in which true love can go beyond time...
Imogen Maxwell is on a hunt for rare, antique items to use on a period movie set. The last thing she expects to discover in the peaceful Scottish countryside is a pristine medieval sword . . . or to suddenly find herself facing its very vintage owner in a far too authentic castle.
Phillip de Piaget has run out of patience with his recalcitrant Scottish betrothed and is determined that she will join him, once and for all, in front of the altar. Only the lass he captures fleeing his would-be keep seems more interested in running away from him than talking to him. In fact, she seems to have no idea who he is.
But taming his reluctant bride is the least of his worries; it seems someone else wants him at the chapel . . . in a stone box. As for Imogen, how can he let her go, when she holds the key to not only the castle, but his heart?
Imogen Maxwell is on a hunt for rare, antique items to use on a period movie set. The last thing she expects to discover in the peaceful Scottish countryside is a pristine medieval sword . . . or to suddenly find herself facing its very vintage owner in a far too authentic castle.
Phillip de Piaget has run out of patience with his recalcitrant Scottish betrothed and is determined that she will join him, once and for all, in front of the altar. Only the lass he captures fleeing his would-be keep seems more interested in running away from him than talking to him. In fact, she seems to have no idea who he is.
But taming his reluctant bride is the least of his worries; it seems someone else wants him at the chapel . . . in a stone box. As for Imogen, how can he let her go, when she holds the key to not only the castle, but his heart?
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 24, 2015
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Lynn Kurland
69 books1,566 followersLynn began her writing career at the tender age of five with a series of illustrated novellas entitled Clinton’s Troubles in which the compelling hero found himself in all sorts of . . . well, trouble. She was living in Hawaii at the time and the scope for her imagination (poisoned fish, tropical cliffs, large spiders) was great and poor Clinton bore the brunt of it. After returning to the mainland, her writing gave way to training in classical music and Clinton, who had been felled with arrows, eaten by fish and sent tumbling off cars, was put aside for operatic heroes in tights.
Somehow during high school, in between bouts of Verdi and Rossini, she managed to find time to submerge herself in equal parts Tolkien, Barbara Cartland and Mad Magazine. During college, a chance encounter with a large library stack of romances left her hooked, gave her the courage to put pen to paper herself, and finally satisfied that need for a little bit of fantasy with a whole lot of romance!
Somehow during high school, in between bouts of Verdi and Rossini, she managed to find time to submerge herself in equal parts Tolkien, Barbara Cartland and Mad Magazine. During college, a chance encounter with a large library stack of romances left her hooked, gave her the courage to put pen to paper herself, and finally satisfied that need for a little bit of fantasy with a whole lot of romance!
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December 10, 2015
Not my favorite Lynn Kurland book. It has some nice moments, but for the most part I find questions unanswered, scenes not fully developed, and a slow plot for the first half of the book. Personally I wanted another non time traveling story, I wanted to see Phillip fight and fall in love with a feisty scottish woman trying to protect her home on the border.
Don't get me wrong I like Imogen, but I really am interested in Heather, as to what makes her tick, what happened to her. I also want to know more about Imogen's brother.
I think the De Piaget line is getting to convoluted with time traveled grooms and brides. Where is Miles and Abigail, why are they not mentioned in the last few books, after all she was the first to land herself in a time period not her own in that family? I have find her presence oddly lacking? I suppose I need to check dates in different books. What about Mary in this one? This book easily could have been much longer, with more fleshed out characters. Why do so many of her stories have such dysfunctional families. I am not a feminist but I am getting tired of heroines that have no back bone. There are characters that don't fit, who I question why are they even there. Why is there no more romance. I am not feeling it in this book. 2 dimensional main characters, and supporting casts that have much more personality.
I can't say I hated the book, but the past few years her stories have gotten more bland, I appreciate her closed door appeal but I do like to "feel" characters falling in love, not just being told they are. Otherwise I am scratching my head wondering what just happened.
Don't get me wrong I like Imogen, but I really am interested in Heather, as to what makes her tick, what happened to her. I also want to know more about Imogen's brother.
I think the De Piaget line is getting to convoluted with time traveled grooms and brides. Where is Miles and Abigail, why are they not mentioned in the last few books, after all she was the first to land herself in a time period not her own in that family? I have find her presence oddly lacking? I suppose I need to check dates in different books. What about Mary in this one? This book easily could have been much longer, with more fleshed out characters. Why do so many of her stories have such dysfunctional families. I am not a feminist but I am getting tired of heroines that have no back bone. There are characters that don't fit, who I question why are they even there. Why is there no more romance. I am not feeling it in this book. 2 dimensional main characters, and supporting casts that have much more personality.
I can't say I hated the book, but the past few years her stories have gotten more bland, I appreciate her closed door appeal but I do like to "feel" characters falling in love, not just being told they are. Otherwise I am scratching my head wondering what just happened.
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November 25, 2015
These used to be my favorite books. I looked forward to the new one every year. But the last few years have been boring. Plot is never developed, storylines recycled, the women are the same person going thru the same situations just with a different name, and never given a reason why the main characters should even want to be together. If she's just writing the stories now because she feels she has to instead of that she wants to, she should just stop or take a break.
November 24, 2015
Lynn Kurland’s stories have always been a comfort read for me. Handsome, chivalrous heroes matched with independent, caring women, all with the fantasy of travelling through time to find true love. I picked up Stars in Your Eyes excited to once again delve into this world, but I quickly became disillusioned with the story and found no comfort from the read.
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April 23, 2019
Love, love, loved this book, but I nearly always do when I read a Lynn Kurland time travel/historical. Imogen's dream was to work in the movies. Not as an actress, but in the making of them. Her current job was to visit the UK in search of unique items for a period movie and acquire them for use. A chance encounter resulted in an invitation to a Scottish castle and the opportunity to investigate their possessions. Only it didn't turn out quite as she expected.
I liked Imogen a lot. She has a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to her family, but she also had the backbone to go after her own dreams rather than fall in with their expectations. I didn't like them at all for the way that they treated her, especially her sister, though her brother went a long way toward redeeming himself at the end.
Phillip signed the contracts with Heather's father seven years earlier, supposedly gaining both a bride and a place to call his own until it was time to take over Artane. The problem was that all his attempts to gain entry to the keep and actually marry the wench have been spectacularly unsuccessful (and downright embarrassing). He was finally ready to put his foot down as he arrived at Haemesburgh, only to discover his fiancée missing, a strange woman dangling from the drawbridge, and the keep itself in disarray.
I also liked Phillip a lot, though there were a few times I wanted to shake him. He is honorable and chivalrous. As the oldest of Robin's sons, he would eventually inherit Artane, but in the meantime, he wanted a place and purpose of his own. He went about it in a logical and practical way. It was interesting to see his thought processes as he prepared to claim his bride. He had something of a soft spot for his younger relatives, who had no trouble talking their ways into going with him.
The story moved a tad slowly as Imogen and Phillip's separate stories were told but picked up immensely upon Imogen's arrival in the past. She was understandably confused, and it was amusing to see her interact with various people as she tried to figure out what was going on. She certainly didn't sit in a corner and weep and wail, and eventually, she could not deny what was blazingly obvious. That didn't stop her from having frequent conversations with herself over what was happening. Phillip's confusion was even greater. First, he had to deal with what was happening inside Haemesburgh. There were plenty of questions with no answers, including the matter of his missing sword. Then there was Imogen. He was drawn to her in unexpected ways, but she also unsettled him. Her speech was strange, but also familiar. For someone who came from the family he had, he was amazingly unprepared, thanks to deliberately avoiding thinking about or questioning things he had seen and heard over the years. It all came back to bite him when he took Imogen to visit his Uncle Jake (Dreams of Stardust). I ached a little for him then as he learned the truth, and was hurt and angry that he hadn't been trusted with it before, but he had brought it on himself by not pursuing answers earlier.
When Imogen decided to take matters into her own hands, the adventure continued. She returned to her own time, determined to find Phillip's sword and return it to him. Her arrival back was not without drama, with her family at the forefront of it. I was a little disappointed in the way she let them steamroller her, especially her sister. Phillip was close on her heels, though he took a different route. He received some unexpected help upon his arrival, and I had to laugh at his predicament. I thought he handled it all quite well, but I think that the support he received made a big difference. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about his experiences. Phillip and Imogen's reunion was well done, but not the end of the story. There were some interesting twists and turns to the search for the sword, and the resolution of the unexpected danger Phillip encountered. I found that I was not surprised by Phillip's opponent.
I liked the development of the relationship between Phillip and Imogen. They are drawn to each other from the beginning. Phillip's desire to protect Imogen was more than his usual chivalry, though it took him a while to realize his true feelings. Imogen was mesmerized by Phillip. She was also very adept at reading him, which enabled her to understand him very quickly. Imogen was also protective of him, which is what sent her off trying to find his sword herself. Though he was a bit of a jerk when he found out about where she was from, he overcame that pretty quickly. I liked seeing them spend some time together just talking and getting to know more about each other. I ached a bit for Imogen as she realized her feelings for Phillip. Because of her lack of confidence in herself, she believed that she wasn't good enough for him. Phillip warmed my heart with the way he overcame her fears.
I loved seeing various characters from previous books. It's always a pleasure to see Robin of Artane and see his unique ways of supporting his family. I especially enjoyed Phillip's reactions after finding out about the origins of some of his family members, like hearing modern English phrases spoken by his father. Both Stephen and Kendrick assisted Phillip and Imogen, and those scenes were pretty funny. My favorite two secondary characters were Sam and Theo. I truly hope that there will be stories for them in the future. The same for Rose and Jackson, who are an intriguing mix of old and new.
One of my favorite quotes came as Phillip and Imogen went to visit modern day Artane. Phillip commented on having to pay to visit his own home, whereupon Imogen said "Life's weird." followed by Phillip's "Damn skippy, 'tis." and Imogen "laughed, because there was nothing like modern mixed with really, really vintage."
I liked Imogen a lot. She has a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to her family, but she also had the backbone to go after her own dreams rather than fall in with their expectations. I didn't like them at all for the way that they treated her, especially her sister, though her brother went a long way toward redeeming himself at the end.
Phillip signed the contracts with Heather's father seven years earlier, supposedly gaining both a bride and a place to call his own until it was time to take over Artane. The problem was that all his attempts to gain entry to the keep and actually marry the wench have been spectacularly unsuccessful (and downright embarrassing). He was finally ready to put his foot down as he arrived at Haemesburgh, only to discover his fiancée missing, a strange woman dangling from the drawbridge, and the keep itself in disarray.
I also liked Phillip a lot, though there were a few times I wanted to shake him. He is honorable and chivalrous. As the oldest of Robin's sons, he would eventually inherit Artane, but in the meantime, he wanted a place and purpose of his own. He went about it in a logical and practical way. It was interesting to see his thought processes as he prepared to claim his bride. He had something of a soft spot for his younger relatives, who had no trouble talking their ways into going with him.
The story moved a tad slowly as Imogen and Phillip's separate stories were told but picked up immensely upon Imogen's arrival in the past. She was understandably confused, and it was amusing to see her interact with various people as she tried to figure out what was going on. She certainly didn't sit in a corner and weep and wail, and eventually, she could not deny what was blazingly obvious. That didn't stop her from having frequent conversations with herself over what was happening. Phillip's confusion was even greater. First, he had to deal with what was happening inside Haemesburgh. There were plenty of questions with no answers, including the matter of his missing sword. Then there was Imogen. He was drawn to her in unexpected ways, but she also unsettled him. Her speech was strange, but also familiar. For someone who came from the family he had, he was amazingly unprepared, thanks to deliberately avoiding thinking about or questioning things he had seen and heard over the years. It all came back to bite him when he took Imogen to visit his Uncle Jake (Dreams of Stardust). I ached a little for him then as he learned the truth, and was hurt and angry that he hadn't been trusted with it before, but he had brought it on himself by not pursuing answers earlier.
When Imogen decided to take matters into her own hands, the adventure continued. She returned to her own time, determined to find Phillip's sword and return it to him. Her arrival back was not without drama, with her family at the forefront of it. I was a little disappointed in the way she let them steamroller her, especially her sister. Phillip was close on her heels, though he took a different route. He received some unexpected help upon his arrival, and I had to laugh at his predicament. I thought he handled it all quite well, but I think that the support he received made a big difference. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about his experiences. Phillip and Imogen's reunion was well done, but not the end of the story. There were some interesting twists and turns to the search for the sword, and the resolution of the unexpected danger Phillip encountered. I found that I was not surprised by Phillip's opponent.
I liked the development of the relationship between Phillip and Imogen. They are drawn to each other from the beginning. Phillip's desire to protect Imogen was more than his usual chivalry, though it took him a while to realize his true feelings. Imogen was mesmerized by Phillip. She was also very adept at reading him, which enabled her to understand him very quickly. Imogen was also protective of him, which is what sent her off trying to find his sword herself. Though he was a bit of a jerk when he found out about where she was from, he overcame that pretty quickly. I liked seeing them spend some time together just talking and getting to know more about each other. I ached a bit for Imogen as she realized her feelings for Phillip. Because of her lack of confidence in herself, she believed that she wasn't good enough for him. Phillip warmed my heart with the way he overcame her fears.
I loved seeing various characters from previous books. It's always a pleasure to see Robin of Artane and see his unique ways of supporting his family. I especially enjoyed Phillip's reactions after finding out about the origins of some of his family members, like hearing modern English phrases spoken by his father. Both Stephen and Kendrick assisted Phillip and Imogen, and those scenes were pretty funny. My favorite two secondary characters were Sam and Theo. I truly hope that there will be stories for them in the future. The same for Rose and Jackson, who are an intriguing mix of old and new.
One of my favorite quotes came as Phillip and Imogen went to visit modern day Artane. Phillip commented on having to pay to visit his own home, whereupon Imogen said "Life's weird." followed by Phillip's "Damn skippy, 'tis." and Imogen "laughed, because there was nothing like modern mixed with really, really vintage."
December 8, 2015
Where is the kiss? Lynn Kurland's books have always been almost completely clean. But this book takes it too far. They never even KISS.
I found this book so convoluted as to be incohesive. The story had so many random bits it didn't entirely make sense.
There were a lot of fun cameos of previous time traveled family members. But as usual when they mention the de Piaget spouses imported from The Future they leave out Abigail. I love Miles and Abby. I hate to see them slighted over and over. And since their story was an early one it makes no sense.
I found this book so convoluted as to be incohesive. The story had so many random bits it didn't entirely make sense.
There were a lot of fun cameos of previous time traveled family members. But as usual when they mention the de Piaget spouses imported from The Future they leave out Abigail. I love Miles and Abby. I hate to see them slighted over and over. And since their story was an early one it makes no sense.
November 25, 2015
This was awfully blah... I really wanted Phillips story...but it felt disjointed and that the characters ended up together because we expected them to. Also, next to Jennifer's consistent crying, weeping, sobbing, tearing up, and leaking eyes, this was my least favorite heroine. She was very passive.
November 23, 2015
I have enjoyed this series and always look forward to more from this author. She spins tales of time travel that bring humor, insightfulness and intrigue into her stories. Her characters are fun and I love how they interact with each other throughout time.
Imogen Maxwell has traveled to Europe to work on a film about the middle ages. When she arrives in Edinburgh she is about dead on her feet and struggles to stay awake but thanks to her meddlesome siblings (which I will discuss later) she is in need of a new coat and takes in some shopping while waiting for her work to start. She meets an intriguing woman named Heather who invites her to her castle and before she knows what happens, she finds herself hanging from the top of a draw bridge trying not to fall.
Phillip of Artane is finally going to collect his wayward bride. He contracted with Robert of Haemesburgh for his daughter Heather, but it is apparent from the various times he has visited she does not want to marry. When he reaches the Haemesburgh castle he has a fight on his hands and a woman about to fall into his arms. At first he believes he has found Heather but is quickly corrected by a very confused woman who talks and acts differently from those around her.
Phillip has always thought his family was hiding secrets, there are uncles and aunts who speak differently using strange words that he has never heard and there were clandestine meetings that he was not invited to, however he never wanted to delve too deep into this strangeness because he never really wanted to know, but now he is in the middle of something he cannot not explain and he is willing to seek out his relatives for some answers.
Another winner by Ms. Kurland, I love time travel stories and her writing always connects with me. The circumstances that many characters find themselves in are often funny, interesting and many times have you wondering what you would do in their place. I found myself smiling throughout the book and enjoying the ride.
Imogen is an interesting heroine, on the one hand she is adventurous and outgoing yet when her family is near she loses her backbone around them. I actually hate her family and wanted to kick some ass, her siblings are rude, tricksters and bullies and her parents are not any better. She is the youngest and least ambitious of the group and they all make her very aware of that fact. I love her character on her on her own and with Phillip but when her family is around she is a bit grating, yet she does grow throughout this story and I like who she is at the end.
Phillip is interesting; he is a chivalrous man who wants his own place, Haemesburgh castle. While he tries to take control of both his keep and his bride he meets a mysterious woman who speaks differently, yet hauntingly familiar. And yet as much as I like him, he could be frustrating because he goes out of his way to avoid answers. Many times he would want to ask his uncle Jake questions but he would hesitate, until finally Jake forced the issue with both Imogen and Phillip.
When Imogen decides to find her way back, the real adventure begins as Phillip follows. I loved when they were in the future; one of my favorite aspects of time travel stories is when character experiences new and different things and Phillip’s reactions are perfect, he is a natural at driving a car, surfing the internet and socializing with people and he is great with her family. Secondary characters are so much fun in this book, as we watch his family, old and new coming in and out of the story and I enjoyed them past and present.
The pace is well done as I breezed through the story not wanting to stop, especially toward the end when they were in present day, so many things were happening with both families and there is even a touch of mystery and danger, as someone wants him dead. The romance is light without any sexual scenes, but the love story is done well and I enjoyed the growth in their relationship. Although there are many books in this series, the author does a great job making a new reader feel comfortable and it can easily be read as a standalone. All in all this is a wonderful story with aspect of both historical and present day adventures including love.
Review at: Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind
Copy from the publisher for an honest review
Imogen Maxwell has traveled to Europe to work on a film about the middle ages. When she arrives in Edinburgh she is about dead on her feet and struggles to stay awake but thanks to her meddlesome siblings (which I will discuss later) she is in need of a new coat and takes in some shopping while waiting for her work to start. She meets an intriguing woman named Heather who invites her to her castle and before she knows what happens, she finds herself hanging from the top of a draw bridge trying not to fall.
Phillip of Artane is finally going to collect his wayward bride. He contracted with Robert of Haemesburgh for his daughter Heather, but it is apparent from the various times he has visited she does not want to marry. When he reaches the Haemesburgh castle he has a fight on his hands and a woman about to fall into his arms. At first he believes he has found Heather but is quickly corrected by a very confused woman who talks and acts differently from those around her.
Phillip has always thought his family was hiding secrets, there are uncles and aunts who speak differently using strange words that he has never heard and there were clandestine meetings that he was not invited to, however he never wanted to delve too deep into this strangeness because he never really wanted to know, but now he is in the middle of something he cannot not explain and he is willing to seek out his relatives for some answers.
Another winner by Ms. Kurland, I love time travel stories and her writing always connects with me. The circumstances that many characters find themselves in are often funny, interesting and many times have you wondering what you would do in their place. I found myself smiling throughout the book and enjoying the ride.
Imogen is an interesting heroine, on the one hand she is adventurous and outgoing yet when her family is near she loses her backbone around them. I actually hate her family and wanted to kick some ass, her siblings are rude, tricksters and bullies and her parents are not any better. She is the youngest and least ambitious of the group and they all make her very aware of that fact. I love her character on her on her own and with Phillip but when her family is around she is a bit grating, yet she does grow throughout this story and I like who she is at the end.
Phillip is interesting; he is a chivalrous man who wants his own place, Haemesburgh castle. While he tries to take control of both his keep and his bride he meets a mysterious woman who speaks differently, yet hauntingly familiar. And yet as much as I like him, he could be frustrating because he goes out of his way to avoid answers. Many times he would want to ask his uncle Jake questions but he would hesitate, until finally Jake forced the issue with both Imogen and Phillip.
When Imogen decides to find her way back, the real adventure begins as Phillip follows. I loved when they were in the future; one of my favorite aspects of time travel stories is when character experiences new and different things and Phillip’s reactions are perfect, he is a natural at driving a car, surfing the internet and socializing with people and he is great with her family. Secondary characters are so much fun in this book, as we watch his family, old and new coming in and out of the story and I enjoyed them past and present.
The pace is well done as I breezed through the story not wanting to stop, especially toward the end when they were in present day, so many things were happening with both families and there is even a touch of mystery and danger, as someone wants him dead. The romance is light without any sexual scenes, but the love story is done well and I enjoyed the growth in their relationship. Although there are many books in this series, the author does a great job making a new reader feel comfortable and it can easily be read as a standalone. All in all this is a wonderful story with aspect of both historical and present day adventures including love.
Review at: Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind
Copy from the publisher for an honest review
November 17, 2015
Ever since I read my first Kurland, well over 20 years ago, I have been waiting to read THIS story. That first Kurland was This Is All I Ask, and I can't help but compare the two stories.
Phillip de Piaget is the heir to one of the wealthiest and most powerful keeps in all of England. As the son of the infamous sword master, Robin de Piaget, he knows that he is a pretty good catch on the medieval marriage mart. So why is it that his fiancee seems to want nothing to do with him, his inheritance, or all the wealth and privilege that would come her way as his wife?
After years of waiting, Phillip heads up - again - to the Scottish keep to find a way to lay the law down to his betrothed. What he finds instead is that his betrothed is missing, the keep is in a shambles, and a strange, but beautiful, woman seems to be a damsel in distress in the need of a rescue. Imogen Maxwell is far more than she seems even to Phillip. As a time traveler who has been thrown back in time, all that she knows is that she needs to find a way home. But doing so would mean leaving the gorgeous and kind Phillip de Piaget and that is something that, a little more each day, seems like something she can't do...
For the full review, please go to http://www.thewindowseat13.com/2015/1...
Phillip de Piaget is the heir to one of the wealthiest and most powerful keeps in all of England. As the son of the infamous sword master, Robin de Piaget, he knows that he is a pretty good catch on the medieval marriage mart. So why is it that his fiancee seems to want nothing to do with him, his inheritance, or all the wealth and privilege that would come her way as his wife?
After years of waiting, Phillip heads up - again - to the Scottish keep to find a way to lay the law down to his betrothed. What he finds instead is that his betrothed is missing, the keep is in a shambles, and a strange, but beautiful, woman seems to be a damsel in distress in the need of a rescue. Imogen Maxwell is far more than she seems even to Phillip. As a time traveler who has been thrown back in time, all that she knows is that she needs to find a way home. But doing so would mean leaving the gorgeous and kind Phillip de Piaget and that is something that, a little more each day, seems like something she can't do...
For the full review, please go to http://www.thewindowseat13.com/2015/1...
July 22, 2016
2.5 stars. I was waiting so much for this story, so now I'm quite disappointed. Phillip is a De Piaget, without a doubt, a knight in shining armor. But I don't know, I just couldn't feel the magic that these books usually do. Imogen is easily forgettable and, it's hard for me to say, but Phillip feels like that too.
I keep waiting for the wild Scottish bride, that we had glimpses on other books. What happened? It doesn't make any sense.
The book wasn't really bad but wasn't remarkable good either. And I'm still questioning myself when and how they fall in love? They hardly speak or know each other.
It's hard for me to say this too, but I didn't even care about the HEA. It could be just the same if they're not together because I never saw the development of any kind of romantic relationship. Anyway...
I was glad, thought, with seeing some familiar characters like Robin, Nick (and his children), Kendrick, Jake and Amanda (with their children). But that's not enough to save this story.
I keep waiting for the wild Scottish bride, that we had glimpses on other books. What happened? It doesn't make any sense.
The book wasn't really bad but wasn't remarkable good either. And I'm still questioning myself when and how they fall in love? They hardly speak or know each other.
It's hard for me to say this too, but I didn't even care about the HEA. It could be just the same if they're not together because I never saw the development of any kind of romantic relationship. Anyway...
I was glad, thought, with seeing some familiar characters like Robin, Nick (and his children), Kendrick, Jake and Amanda (with their children). But that's not enough to save this story.
April 6, 2019
Love, love, loved this book, but I nearly always do when I read a Lynn Kurland time travel/historical. Imogen's dream was to work in the movies. Not as an actress, but in the making of them. Her current job was to visit the UK in search of unique items for a period movie and acquire them for use. A chance encounter resulted in an invitation to a Scottish castle and the opportunity to investigate their possessions. Only it didn't turn out quite as she expected.
I liked Imogen a lot. She has a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to her family, but she also had the backbone to go after her own dreams rather than fall in with their expectations. I didn't like them at all for the way that they treated her, especially her sister, though her brother went a long way toward redeeming himself at the end.
Phillip signed the contracts with Heather's father seven years earlier, supposedly gaining both a bride and a place to call his own until it was time to take over Artane. The problem was that all his attempts to gain entry to the keep and actually marry the wench have been spectacularly unsuccessful (and downright embarrassing). He was finally ready to put his foot down as he arrived at Haemesburgh, only to discover his fiancée missing, a strange woman dangling from the drawbridge, and the keep itself in disarray.
I also liked Phillip a lot, though there were a few times I wanted to shake him. He is honorable and chivalrous. As the oldest of Robin's sons, he would eventually inherit Artane, but in the meantime, he wanted a place and purpose of his own. He went about it in a logical and practical way. It was interesting to see his thought processes as he prepared to claim his bride. He had something of a soft spot for his younger relatives, who had no trouble talking their ways into going with him.
The story moved a tad slowly as Imogen and Phillip's separate stories were told but picked up immensely upon Imogen's arrival in the past. She was understandably confused, and it was amusing to see her interact with various people as she tried to figure out what was going on. She certainly didn't sit in a corner and weep and wail, and eventually, she could not deny what was blazingly obvious. That didn't stop her from having frequent conversations with herself over what was happening. Phillip's confusion was even greater. First, he had to deal with what was happening inside Haemesburgh. There were plenty of questions with no answers, including the matter of his missing sword. Then there was Imogen. He was drawn to her in unexpected ways, but she also unsettled him. Her speech was strange, but also familiar. For someone who came from the family he had, he was amazingly unprepared, thanks to deliberately avoiding thinking about or questioning things he had seen and heard over the years. It all came back to bite him when he took Imogen to visit his Uncle Jake (Dreams of Stardust). I ached a little for him then as he learned the truth, and was hurt and angry that he hadn't been trusted with it before, but he had brought it on himself by not pursuing answers earlier.
When Imogen decided to take matters into her own hands, the adventure continued. She returned to her own time, determined to find Phillip's sword and return it to him. Her arrival back was not without drama, with her family at the forefront of it. I was a little disappointed in the way she let them steamroller her, especially her sister. Phillip was close on her heels, though he took a different route. He received some unexpected help upon his arrival, and I had to laugh at his predicament. I thought he handled it all quite well, but I think that the support he received made a big difference. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about his experiences. Phillip and Imogen's reunion was well done, but not the end of the story. There were some interesting twists and turns to the search for the sword, and the resolution of the unexpected danger Phillip encountered. I found that I was not surprised by Phillip's opponent.
I liked the development of the relationship between Phillip and Imogen. They are drawn to each other from the beginning. Phillip's desire to protect Imogen was more than his usual chivalry, though it took him a while to realize his true feelings. Imogen was mesmerized by Phillip. She was also very adept at reading him, which enabled her to understand him very quickly. Imogen was also protective of him, which is what sent her off trying to find his sword herself. Though he was a bit of a jerk when he found out about where she was from, he overcame that pretty quickly. I liked seeing them spend some time together just talking and getting to know more about each other. I ached a bit for Imogen as she realized her feelings for Phillip. Because of her lack of confidence in herself, she believed that she wasn't good enough for him. Phillip warmed my heart with the way he overcame her fears.
I loved seeing various characters from previous books. It's always a pleasure to see Robin of Artane and see his unique ways of supporting his family. I especially enjoyed Phillip's reactions after finding out about the origins of some of his family members, like hearing modern English phrases spoken by his father. Both Stephen and Kendrick assisted Phillip and Imogen, and those scenes were pretty funny. My favorite two secondary characters were Sam and Theo. I truly hope that there will be stories for them in the future. The same for Rose and Jackson, who are an intriguing mix of old and new.
One of my favorite quotes came as Phillip and Imogen went to visit modern day Artane. Phillip commented on having to pay to visit his own home, whereupon Imogen said "Life's weird." followed by Phillip's "Damn skippy, 'tis." and Imogen "laughed, because there was nothing like modern mixed with really, really vintage."
I liked Imogen a lot. She has a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to her family, but she also had the backbone to go after her own dreams rather than fall in with their expectations. I didn't like them at all for the way that they treated her, especially her sister, though her brother went a long way toward redeeming himself at the end.
Phillip signed the contracts with Heather's father seven years earlier, supposedly gaining both a bride and a place to call his own until it was time to take over Artane. The problem was that all his attempts to gain entry to the keep and actually marry the wench have been spectacularly unsuccessful (and downright embarrassing). He was finally ready to put his foot down as he arrived at Haemesburgh, only to discover his fiancée missing, a strange woman dangling from the drawbridge, and the keep itself in disarray.
I also liked Phillip a lot, though there were a few times I wanted to shake him. He is honorable and chivalrous. As the oldest of Robin's sons, he would eventually inherit Artane, but in the meantime, he wanted a place and purpose of his own. He went about it in a logical and practical way. It was interesting to see his thought processes as he prepared to claim his bride. He had something of a soft spot for his younger relatives, who had no trouble talking their ways into going with him.
The story moved a tad slowly as Imogen and Phillip's separate stories were told but picked up immensely upon Imogen's arrival in the past. She was understandably confused, and it was amusing to see her interact with various people as she tried to figure out what was going on. She certainly didn't sit in a corner and weep and wail, and eventually, she could not deny what was blazingly obvious. That didn't stop her from having frequent conversations with herself over what was happening. Phillip's confusion was even greater. First, he had to deal with what was happening inside Haemesburgh. There were plenty of questions with no answers, including the matter of his missing sword. Then there was Imogen. He was drawn to her in unexpected ways, but she also unsettled him. Her speech was strange, but also familiar. For someone who came from the family he had, he was amazingly unprepared, thanks to deliberately avoiding thinking about or questioning things he had seen and heard over the years. It all came back to bite him when he took Imogen to visit his Uncle Jake (Dreams of Stardust). I ached a little for him then as he learned the truth, and was hurt and angry that he hadn't been trusted with it before, but he had brought it on himself by not pursuing answers earlier.
When Imogen decided to take matters into her own hands, the adventure continued. She returned to her own time, determined to find Phillip's sword and return it to him. Her arrival back was not without drama, with her family at the forefront of it. I was a little disappointed in the way she let them steamroller her, especially her sister. Phillip was close on her heels, though he took a different route. He received some unexpected help upon his arrival, and I had to laugh at his predicament. I thought he handled it all quite well, but I think that the support he received made a big difference. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about his experiences. Phillip and Imogen's reunion was well done, but not the end of the story. There were some interesting twists and turns to the search for the sword, and the resolution of the unexpected danger Phillip encountered. I found that I was not surprised by Phillip's opponent.
I liked the development of the relationship between Phillip and Imogen. They are drawn to each other from the beginning. Phillip's desire to protect Imogen was more than his usual chivalry, though it took him a while to realize his true feelings. Imogen was mesmerized by Phillip. She was also very adept at reading him, which enabled her to understand him very quickly. Imogen was also protective of him, which is what sent her off trying to find his sword herself. Though he was a bit of a jerk when he found out about where she was from, he overcame that pretty quickly. I liked seeing them spend some time together just talking and getting to know more about each other. I ached a bit for Imogen as she realized her feelings for Phillip. Because of her lack of confidence in herself, she believed that she wasn't good enough for him. Phillip warmed my heart with the way he overcame her fears.
I loved seeing various characters from previous books. It's always a pleasure to see Robin of Artane and see his unique ways of supporting his family. I especially enjoyed Phillip's reactions after finding out about the origins of some of his family members, like hearing modern English phrases spoken by his father. Both Stephen and Kendrick assisted Phillip and Imogen, and those scenes were pretty funny. My favorite two secondary characters were Sam and Theo. I truly hope that there will be stories for them in the future. The same for Rose and Jackson, who are an intriguing mix of old and new.
One of my favorite quotes came as Phillip and Imogen went to visit modern day Artane. Phillip commented on having to pay to visit his own home, whereupon Imogen said "Life's weird." followed by Phillip's "Damn skippy, 'tis." and Imogen "laughed, because there was nothing like modern mixed with really, really vintage."
November 29, 2015
Aside from the few glaringly obvious typos that made me want to throw my shoe at Lynn's editor, this book was beautiful. Lynn Kurland writes such effortlessly stunning stories that I can't help but fall in love each and every single time while simultaneously planning my next trip to Scotland (this will be the 4th just FYI) to find my own medieval Highlander.
January 15, 2023
Imogen and Phillip
Chivalry is always convenient. Phillip de Piaget is attempting to secure his bride and her hall on the border when he meets Imogen who is hanging on the end of the draw bridge trying to escape the keep.
While not my favorite book in the series, it is a fun adventure and good read.
Chivalry is always convenient. Phillip de Piaget is attempting to secure his bride and her hall on the border when he meets Imogen who is hanging on the end of the draw bridge trying to escape the keep.
While not my favorite book in the series, it is a fun adventure and good read.
June 5, 2016
Disappointing considering previous books, but still fair read.
December 3, 2015
I am still kind of in shock over how lackluster this book was. I LOVE Lynn Kurland's other books and am always excited about a new addition to the on-going adventures with this huge clan/family. It isn't that I had built up the expectations so high that nothing could reach them. I truly wanted to like this one. As the percentage read went up on my Kindle, so did my acceptance that this offering was going to fall way short of the quality we have grown to expect.
Our heroine, Imogen, seemed to do little more than trot in mental circles. The writing for her was annoying to read. Phillip, on the other hand, was worthy of being called the hero. I never did see any romance between these two. The ending was sweet, but.. well.. it felt like there was no reason to get to the ending. Where was the love story? The interactions? At best I would classify these two as having the potential to be decent pals.
There were so many secondary and third and even fourth level characters brought in that it all started to feel cluttered. I imagine if I had the inclination to go back and take notes that they all had more "air time" than Imogen and Phillip put together.. twice. Sure, this book is a part of an overall family, but I feel the MAIN story was neglected and never developed the emotions we as readers need to feel.
I truly feel editing was a huge issue here. A good editor would have seen the same issues that so many of us readers did. There are also numerous times where a tidbit was said/spoken and then repeated within a page or two. These moments felt like the writer or editor had wanted to include the point, wrote it into the story two different ways and then neglected to edit out the options that weren't used. It was just... bad.
It truly breaks my heart to write such a poor review for a writer that I love so much.
Our heroine, Imogen, seemed to do little more than trot in mental circles. The writing for her was annoying to read. Phillip, on the other hand, was worthy of being called the hero. I never did see any romance between these two. The ending was sweet, but.. well.. it felt like there was no reason to get to the ending. Where was the love story? The interactions? At best I would classify these two as having the potential to be decent pals.
There were so many secondary and third and even fourth level characters brought in that it all started to feel cluttered. I imagine if I had the inclination to go back and take notes that they all had more "air time" than Imogen and Phillip put together.. twice. Sure, this book is a part of an overall family, but I feel the MAIN story was neglected and never developed the emotions we as readers need to feel.
I truly feel editing was a huge issue here. A good editor would have seen the same issues that so many of us readers did. There are also numerous times where a tidbit was said/spoken and then repeated within a page or two. These moments felt like the writer or editor had wanted to include the point, wrote it into the story two different ways and then neglected to edit out the options that weren't used. It was just... bad.
It truly breaks my heart to write such a poor review for a writer that I love so much.
April 19, 2016
those of us who have LOVED this series of time travel books may have to end up accepting the fact that the author seems to be tired of writing them. LK, say it isn't so! the only "excuse" i can find for this book is the possibility that it's an introduction to another whole cast of characters. i hope so, because this book was a disappointment when compared to the calibre of so many others in this series. i never felt any romance blossoming between the protagonists. was there even a kiss? if so, it was so unmemorable -- that i can't remember it! who marries someone they haven't kissed? for that matter, who allows their parents to set up a wedding to someone you don't want to marry, and at the age of 26 you just go along with it? c'mon, really?
what happened to Hamish? what happened to Robert? what happened to Heather? WHY did Heathr do what she did? WHY didn't she want to marry Philip? WHY did Robert want to kill Philip and his whole family? how did it happen that there was a sword at the gate for Imogen to pass to Philip (in the nick of time, i might add!). and WHICH SWORD WAS IT? the one he had made for himself or the one he was knighted with?????
when she noticed her coat had been vandalized, why not quickly find a thrift shop and get another coat??? how come Philip never questioned Hamish?? Hamish had sworn to tell him all he knew!
more and more i find authors simply ending books at very close to the "magic number" of 300 pages. oops! i've hit 300 pages! time to end the story!
the total lack of romance in this one makes me think LK is angry with her husband.
what happened to Hamish? what happened to Robert? what happened to Heather? WHY did Heathr do what she did? WHY didn't she want to marry Philip? WHY did Robert want to kill Philip and his whole family? how did it happen that there was a sword at the gate for Imogen to pass to Philip (in the nick of time, i might add!). and WHICH SWORD WAS IT? the one he had made for himself or the one he was knighted with?????
when she noticed her coat had been vandalized, why not quickly find a thrift shop and get another coat??? how come Philip never questioned Hamish?? Hamish had sworn to tell him all he knew!
more and more i find authors simply ending books at very close to the "magic number" of 300 pages. oops! i've hit 300 pages! time to end the story!
the total lack of romance in this one makes me think LK is angry with her husband.
March 8, 2017
Boo. This was a bit of a disappointment, and I am saying this as someone hard-boiled to love this author no matter what- because books and books, of consistently writing people that I loved to pieces, and stories that I enjoyed made her a favorite author.
Admittedly it’s been a long time since I’ve read any of Kurland’s romances, and jumping in at book twenty-whatever again, maybe didn’t help matters here. The problem wasn’t just with the sheer number of family characters introduced- enough it almost felt like a clip show of past favorites (if you’re old enough to have watched tv back when they did that to save money so they could blow the budget on the finale episode, you’ll know what I mean). The chief problem was the main couple barely spent enough time together to garner “like” towards each other, much less love! I always loved about her stories that she made us fall in love with the couple as they fell in love with each other, and that is missing in this book.
To cut this short, as I see a lot of other people have had the same issue with this novel, I will add that the two stars are for the fact that Kurland, does still write great supporting characters.
I will look forward to the next one and hope that this isn’t a trend. Meanwhile, apparently I have a few back books to catch up on.
Admittedly it’s been a long time since I’ve read any of Kurland’s romances, and jumping in at book twenty-whatever again, maybe didn’t help matters here. The problem wasn’t just with the sheer number of family characters introduced- enough it almost felt like a clip show of past favorites (if you’re old enough to have watched tv back when they did that to save money so they could blow the budget on the finale episode, you’ll know what I mean). The chief problem was the main couple barely spent enough time together to garner “like” towards each other, much less love! I always loved about her stories that she made us fall in love with the couple as they fell in love with each other, and that is missing in this book.
To cut this short, as I see a lot of other people have had the same issue with this novel, I will add that the two stars are for the fact that Kurland, does still write great supporting characters.
I will look forward to the next one and hope that this isn’t a trend. Meanwhile, apparently I have a few back books to catch up on.
November 29, 2015
The second half was definitely better than the first IMO, but this still wasn't one of my favorite Kurland books. The ending felt rather rushed, and I'm still not clear on how Phillip actually got his sword back. It also felt very impulsive for Imogen to decide to go and live with Phillip in the past. One minute, she's trying to figure out how to salvage her movie career, and then the next she's just throwing everything away to go with him. I don't think they ever talked about being in love until the epilogue. Also, the feelings seemed stronger on Phillip's side than on Imogen's, but it was hard to tell whether he really loved her or whether it was just his chivalrous need to take care of her that was coming into play. The epilogue helped establish that they really did love each other and had a solid marriage, which made me feel a lot better about their relationship.
In any event, it was nice to catch up with all of the characters from previous de Piaget books and see how they were doing. Also, even on a bad day Kurland out-writes a lot of authors, so this was still an enjoyable read. However, I wouldn't recommend it as an introduction to the series for new readers.
In any event, it was nice to catch up with all of the characters from previous de Piaget books and see how they were doing. Also, even on a bad day Kurland out-writes a lot of authors, so this was still an enjoyable read. However, I wouldn't recommend it as an introduction to the series for new readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 19, 2015
This is Phillip de Piaget's story with a mystery and romance with a girl from the future. He has been engaged to Heather for 7 years now and it is time to make the marriage happen. When he goes to Haemesburgh castle to put his plan in motion he finds another girl there. Imogen wait sent to the past by Heather in order for Imogene to take her place.
The story started out slow and took lot of time to set the groundwork for this story but once Phillip talked to his uncle Jake, things picked up. I didn't want to put the book down.
I've been reading this series for quite some time and have enjoyed going back and forth between the present future and the medieval past. I started with Rhys and went to Robin and now to Phillip's generation. With so many 'mixed' marriages it will be interesting to see their children travel back and forth. I'm sure Rose and Jackson would love their own story and of course Sam and Theo. One of them is in the future.
Makes me want to start at the beginning!
The story started out slow and took lot of time to set the groundwork for this story but once Phillip talked to his uncle Jake, things picked up. I didn't want to put the book down.
I've been reading this series for quite some time and have enjoyed going back and forth between the present future and the medieval past. I started with Rhys and went to Robin and now to Phillip's generation. With so many 'mixed' marriages it will be interesting to see their children travel back and forth. I'm sure Rose and Jackson would love their own story and of course Sam and Theo. One of them is in the future.
Makes me want to start at the beginning!
November 27, 2015
Where do I start? I was so looking forward to her new book because I absolutely love the stories that Kurland writes but I just couldn't like this one. Not only was there hardly any romance but the plot line was flat. The only thing I liked were the tidbits about Theo and Sam, who I hope have their own story one day.
December 8, 2015
AMAZING once again! Lynn Kurland never fails to grab my attention. Not going to say much, as previous reviews have explained my love of her, but I will say that it was amazing and very well written. Her much needed vacation paid off in spades (although the wait from April until November was unbearable!).
Thanks once again Lynn for the wonderful book!
Thanks once again Lynn for the wonderful book!
December 9, 2015
After a very long wait we finally have Phillips story. Really enjoyed this book. Love that she adds other characters that we have come to know and love in both the past and the future. The twins are just so funny and I can't wait to get their story. This was a great story and hopefully will lead to more about the new characters she has introduced into this book especially Heather's story.
May 1, 2024
DNF
This novel felt very repetitive, mostly of the Alexander sisters novels (One Enchanted Evening, One Magic Moment, and All For You) as well as Lynn Kurland’s other books that feature: the over achieving family; the controlling, manipulative parents; vindictive siblings; clueless heroines; and thin plots.
Our heroine Imogen Maxwell coms across as: a bit flaky; a bit of a dreamer; and weak. She just lets her family walk all over her and run her life, without trying to stand up to them and she even lets her father organise her wedding. Phillip de Piaget, our hero has in appearances in previous novels been a bit bland and wishy-washy. That holds for this book as well. I didn’t really get much of a grip on his character, apart from his chivalrous nature. The romance between Imogen and Phillip felt flat and the plot convoluted. There was no real explanation at the end for the reasons of the villain’s actions.
Perhaps this series has gone on for a few books too long, as this was not one of Lynn Kurland’s best efforts.
This novel felt very repetitive, mostly of the Alexander sisters novels (One Enchanted Evening, One Magic Moment, and All For You) as well as Lynn Kurland’s other books that feature: the over achieving family; the controlling, manipulative parents; vindictive siblings; clueless heroines; and thin plots.
Our heroine Imogen Maxwell coms across as: a bit flaky; a bit of a dreamer; and weak. She just lets her family walk all over her and run her life, without trying to stand up to them and she even lets her father organise her wedding. Phillip de Piaget, our hero has in appearances in previous novels been a bit bland and wishy-washy. That holds for this book as well. I didn’t really get much of a grip on his character, apart from his chivalrous nature. The romance between Imogen and Phillip felt flat and the plot convoluted. There was no real explanation at the end for the reasons of the villain’s actions.
Perhaps this series has gone on for a few books too long, as this was not one of Lynn Kurland’s best efforts.
November 18, 2017
oh man. i LOVE kurland's books, but this one was just so...blah. the whole first half of the book felt so drawn out and slow paced and utterly boring. i didn't feel any significant character development or relational development. when the storyline finally picked up about 3/4 of the way through, i enjoyed it a bit more...until i had an utter wtaf moment reading about where the author was taking Imogen's storyline. kurland made her look so pathetic and passive and utterly LAME that i lost the already infinitesimal degree of 'like' that i had for her. basically this story felt like an utter waste of time. not to mention the complete hiccough in the storyline toward the end regarding the sword. it all just started making no sense at all.
quite disappointed. i always love the dePiaget men and women, so i will move on to the next. but i couldn't be done with this one fast enough. :/
quite disappointed. i always love the dePiaget men and women, so i will move on to the next. but i couldn't be done with this one fast enough. :/
November 18, 2024
Arthurian Sword In the Stone-ish....sort of.
So there’s a sword in a stone, the sword of Rhys de Piaget, patriarch and founder of Artane, that his grandson Phillip, apparently manages to lose whilst attempting to woo his betrothed who has withstood his suit for 7 years....
Which leads into a very long, convoluted storyline that, whilst promising, ends up being lacklustre at best. The first 6 chapters could be skipped as they make it very difficult to get into the story.
The poignant scenes between Phillip and his father, Robin of Artane are the redeeming parts of the book.
How do the children of those Future ex-pats NOT know where their respective parent comes from? Especially those of Nicholas & Jennifer when her Mom & Grandma popped through time gates repeatedly to assist in the births of all 10 of their children?
Also, Phillip was squire to Montgomery when Pippa arrived so why would he seemingly not remember?
So there’s a sword in a stone, the sword of Rhys de Piaget, patriarch and founder of Artane, that his grandson Phillip, apparently manages to lose whilst attempting to woo his betrothed who has withstood his suit for 7 years....
Which leads into a very long, convoluted storyline that, whilst promising, ends up being lacklustre at best. The first 6 chapters could be skipped as they make it very difficult to get into the story.
The poignant scenes between Phillip and his father, Robin of Artane are the redeeming parts of the book.
How do the children of those Future ex-pats NOT know where their respective parent comes from? Especially those of Nicholas & Jennifer when her Mom & Grandma popped through time gates repeatedly to assist in the births of all 10 of their children?
Also, Phillip was squire to Montgomery when Pippa arrived so why would he seemingly not remember?
September 14, 2023
2.5 stars for the plot, 0 for the romance.
Well, that was disappointing. The story itself was good and had plenty of fun characters, but there was no mention of Mary or Abigail. Also, and unfortunately, the leads weren't part of the fun group. There was absolutely no romance or chemistry between the main characters at all. None. Zip. Nada. I don't think they kissed even once, and only held hands twice. And then, she just up and leaves her dream in the dirt for a guy she's known less than a fortnight? The story was more interesting when they were apart. I love LK but she dropped the ball on this one.
Well, that was disappointing. The story itself was good and had plenty of fun characters, but there was no mention of Mary or Abigail. Also, and unfortunately, the leads weren't part of the fun group. There was absolutely no romance or chemistry between the main characters at all. None. Zip. Nada. I don't think they kissed even once, and only held hands twice. And then, she just up and leaves her dream in the dirt for a guy she's known less than a fortnight? The story was more interesting when they were apart. I love LK but she dropped the ball on this one.
December 25, 2017
I kept reading in the hopes of figuring out what was going on. I’ve read a few other of the de Piaget books, but it’s been a while. I was lost with trying to remember what everyone’s stories were and how they ended up places. I also didn’t understand the attraction between Phillip and Imogene at all. Imogene didn’t seem like an interesting character at all... why did she agree to marry the other dude one day after seeing Phillip off? Just didn’t make sense. Other than these plot hurdles the writing itself is a fair deal better than many other books.
March 18, 2018
Although this book was the normal length it felt rushed. The beginning was repetative and seemed like an exercise to remind the author who everyone in the family was. Way too many of the cousins were involved, though I loved Rose and expect her story to come soon. When she mentioned Montgomery and Pippa it was strange that there was no mention of his twin. I would have like more of Phillip adjusting to the Future and some of Heather's motivations. The involvement of Robert was odd, yet a final threat was needed.
I hope that further books are better paced.
I hope that further books are better paced.
January 27, 2019
Moderately good
I have loved Lynn Kurland books since first reading Star of the morning. She has great Heros.. This book was just lacking in substance. Not much romance, how about a few kisses please. Plus Imogene is weak and I don't like that in our leading ladies. She lets her family bully her. Several unanswered questions with some of the characters. I just felt let down at the end. Got the impression that this story was thrown together in a hurry. Disappointed, but glad Phillip got his girl.
I have loved Lynn Kurland books since first reading Star of the morning. She has great Heros.. This book was just lacking in substance. Not much romance, how about a few kisses please. Plus Imogene is weak and I don't like that in our leading ladies. She lets her family bully her. Several unanswered questions with some of the characters. I just felt let down at the end. Got the impression that this story was thrown together in a hurry. Disappointed, but glad Phillip got his girl.
September 17, 2021
My first Lynn Kurland book. I appreciated the writing style, especially the depiction of the hero - he responded to the heroin exactly as I would imagine a 13th century man would. While attracted to her, he was very much focused on expanding his land, solidifying his legacy, and one day taking over for his father. I really get tired of powerful historical hero’s who seem to have no other goal than getting a gal’s attention.
Cons: heroin was so-so. Also the total lack of physical contact was a bit of a let down.
Cons: heroin was so-so. Also the total lack of physical contact was a bit of a let down.
July 20, 2017
Lynn Kurland is another author I've been reading for a long time. This was most enjoyable, especially having recently returned from a trip to Scotland and having been to many of the places mentioned in Edinburgh, including on the ghost Walk. My only quibble would be that Imogen spent a little too much time obsessing on her dysfunctional family. It seemed like every few chapters (sometimes pages), she's once again reiterating everything.
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