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A London Regency Romance Suspense Tale #1-4
Unveiling Love
Winning in the courts, vanquishing England's foes on the battlefield, Barrington Norton has used these winner-take-all rules to script his life, but is London's most distinguished mulatto barrister prepared to win the ultimate fight, restoring his wife's love?
Amora Norton is running out of time. The shadows in her Egyptian mind, which threaten her sanity and alienate Barrington's love, have returned. How many others will die if she can't piece together her shattered memories? Can she trust that Barrington's new found care is about saving their marriage rather than winning the trial of the century?
This is the complete novel with all four episodes. Enjoy this romantic suspense and meet old friends, William and Gaia, from Unmasked Heart. The love and drama continues.
Amora Norton is running out of time. The shadows in her Egyptian mind, which threaten her sanity and alienate Barrington's love, have returned. How many others will die if she can't piece together her shattered memories? Can she trust that Barrington's new found care is about saving their marriage rather than winning the trial of the century?
This is the complete novel with all four episodes. Enjoy this romantic suspense and meet old friends, William and Gaia, from Unmasked Heart. The love and drama continues.
573 pages, ebook
First published June 12, 2016
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Vanessa Riley
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August 18, 2017
This wasn't a bad book, it was just difficult for me to read. Difficult to get into the story and relate to the characters . The whole story, the relationships all centered on lack of trust and honest communication. It all comes together in the end, but the process I didn't enjoy reading.
March 15, 2020
I would say this was a 3.5 for me. It took me a bit to get involved in the book. Now full disclosure this may have been due to a crazy end of work week. I did overall enjoy this book. I ended up liking the characters and got caught up in the story.
December 5, 2017
I’m glad I had the complete tale on my Kindle because once I started, I didn’t want to stop. First, it’s a tale of a married couple. That’s so rare in the romance genre but I always find it a delight when I manage to find it. Barrington and Amora are not without their problems which makes their unveiling love all the more sweeter.
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July 10, 2020
Having enjoyed Vanessa Riley’s other episodic romance, The Bargain, I decided to pick up Unveiling Love. And while I’m still not a fan of the format, I do like how Riley uses it here to tackle a multi-faceted story with both a larger over-arching arc and smaller sub-plots.
Vanessa Riley’s books are always such a treat, because they are chock-full or research into the lives of black and mixed-race people during the Regency, and her characters, and this book is no different, with its intricacies in the character relationships.
I rooted for Barrington and Amora to work through the issues haunting their marriage, especially since Amora was plagued by trauma and fragmented memories, which have seen her imprisoned in an asylum.
I loved this book, and I can’t wait to read more from Vanessa Riley. If you’re looking for a more diverse take on the Regency era, then I recommend this book (well, collection) highly.
Vanessa Riley’s books are always such a treat, because they are chock-full or research into the lives of black and mixed-race people during the Regency, and her characters, and this book is no different, with its intricacies in the character relationships.
I rooted for Barrington and Amora to work through the issues haunting their marriage, especially since Amora was plagued by trauma and fragmented memories, which have seen her imprisoned in an asylum.
I loved this book, and I can’t wait to read more from Vanessa Riley. If you’re looking for a more diverse take on the Regency era, then I recommend this book (well, collection) highly.
June 22, 2017
Exceptional
Not your typical romance story. Excellent storyline with the understanding of abused women woven into the tension of love, understanding, and truth. Also deals with mixed marriage and children, especially during the time of William Wilberforce. This book is well written though could use a good editor as I came across more than 30 errors - typos and grammar. (try LifeRegeneration Editing for a very inexpensive yet professional editing job).
Not your typical romance story. Excellent storyline with the understanding of abused women woven into the tension of love, understanding, and truth. Also deals with mixed marriage and children, especially during the time of William Wilberforce. This book is well written though could use a good editor as I came across more than 30 errors - typos and grammar. (try LifeRegeneration Editing for a very inexpensive yet professional editing job).
February 2, 2018
Unveiling Love: Regency Romance: Complete Edition
The love story of Amora and Barrington. Amora was abducted and held captive for two months. When she escape her mother did not believe her and put her in an asylum, she was release, her mother told her not to tell her husband. When Barrington return from the war, he know something was wrong and his marry was in trouble. Can her secret destroy their marry or will truth set them free. Great story.
The love story of Amora and Barrington. Amora was abducted and held captive for two months. When she escape her mother did not believe her and put her in an asylum, she was release, her mother told her not to tell her husband. When Barrington return from the war, he know something was wrong and his marry was in trouble. Can her secret destroy their marry or will truth set them free. Great story.
July 27, 2017
Interesting story about an interracial marriage in Recency London
I had never given thought about interracial marriage in this time frame,especially among the ton. This story is about two strong people sharing love of which both felt unworthy, A bit too much angst for my taste,especially in part 1.
I had never given thought about interracial marriage in this time frame,especially among the ton. This story is about two strong people sharing love of which both felt unworthy, A bit too much angst for my taste,especially in part 1.
September 8, 2024
This was a good Regency Christian fiction serial. The facts versus fiction at the end were very interesting. Parent Guide: due to some situations, I would encourage you to pre read this book before sharing with your older teens and above. I was able to read a copy of this book via Overdrive, but it did not in any way affect my review. All opinions are my own.
July 4, 2017
Lengthy
Lengthy and a long storyline, but filled with detail and a rich texture. Liked the historical information at the end.
Lengthy and a long storyline, but filled with detail and a rich texture. Liked the historical information at the end.
August 8, 2017
Great series
Wonderful Romance and show of faith in God between a husband and wife. Highly recommend and cannot wait for authors next series.
Wonderful Romance and show of faith in God between a husband and wife. Highly recommend and cannot wait for authors next series.
February 28, 2018
Thank you to author/publisher for combining all of the books in this Kindle edition
Well written and a good reading experience
Well written and a good reading experience
March 5, 2018
A very different romance/mystery
When I started reading this book, it seemed to be very depressing. But I kept on with the very compelling story and characters . I'm glad I did.
When I started reading this book, it seemed to be very depressing. But I kept on with the very compelling story and characters . I'm glad I did.
January 30, 2023
I actually read the small individual books for this series. It was an interesting mix of suspense and romance within a marriage.
June 7, 2021
"Thank you. I like the light."
"You have to do more than just like it. You have to seek it, fight for it to be in your life."
Because I'm not a big fan of serialized novels, I opted to download this entire series all at once, so I wouldn't feel I was left hanging in between episodes. And I enjoyed every winding, pulsing minute of this tale.
I think it can be easy for a contemporary writer to rely on the interesting manners, frills, and glamorous motifs of England's Regency period and leave out the kind of deeper, human exploration that makes novels like Jane Austen's so great. Hence, while a story may have Austen-like qualities on the "outside," it can fall flat beneath its English frills.
Unveiling Love is no such flat or flimsy story. I'm not comparing it to Austen's work, as Barrington and Amora's tale comes from a whole different kind of outlook and whatnot. And I did notice minor errors and inconsistencies in the writing, throughout the series.
But I also noticed the story's layering, and the author's evocative, poetic style that shines or pierces in places. I noticed the nuances in characters' development and interaction. It annoyed me when Barrington and Amora would jump to drastic conclusions in their heads, but it wouldn't make them suddenly jump out of character with melodramatic tantrums, as might have been the case in a flimsier story. No, the balance and tension between their thoughts and actions make them all the more believable. They must face questions in their relationship without easy answers, which makes their journey all the more compelling.
Plus, it pleased and thrilled me to read Regency romantic suspense with main characters of color, something I don't run into every day. This story of passion, doubt, faith, and intrigue kept me curious to see how this husband and wife might indeed seek and fight for light.
I certainly plan on reading this author again.
"You have to do more than just like it. You have to seek it, fight for it to be in your life."
Because I'm not a big fan of serialized novels, I opted to download this entire series all at once, so I wouldn't feel I was left hanging in between episodes. And I enjoyed every winding, pulsing minute of this tale.
I think it can be easy for a contemporary writer to rely on the interesting manners, frills, and glamorous motifs of England's Regency period and leave out the kind of deeper, human exploration that makes novels like Jane Austen's so great. Hence, while a story may have Austen-like qualities on the "outside," it can fall flat beneath its English frills.
Unveiling Love is no such flat or flimsy story. I'm not comparing it to Austen's work, as Barrington and Amora's tale comes from a whole different kind of outlook and whatnot. And I did notice minor errors and inconsistencies in the writing, throughout the series.
But I also noticed the story's layering, and the author's evocative, poetic style that shines or pierces in places. I noticed the nuances in characters' development and interaction. It annoyed me when Barrington and Amora would jump to drastic conclusions in their heads, but it wouldn't make them suddenly jump out of character with melodramatic tantrums, as might have been the case in a flimsier story. No, the balance and tension between their thoughts and actions make them all the more believable. They must face questions in their relationship without easy answers, which makes their journey all the more compelling.
Plus, it pleased and thrilled me to read Regency romantic suspense with main characters of color, something I don't run into every day. This story of passion, doubt, faith, and intrigue kept me curious to see how this husband and wife might indeed seek and fight for light.
I certainly plan on reading this author again.
April 8, 2017
Good Read
This Story was frustrating as all get out to eat. It started out slowly and built as it went along. Murder , mayhem , mutterings, misgivings , marriage, (mmm what is a "m" word for secrets?) are all found here. Owe did I mention cover-ups and lies? Worth the read.
This Story was frustrating as all get out to eat. It started out slowly and built as it went along. Murder , mayhem , mutterings, misgivings , marriage, (mmm what is a "m" word for secrets?) are all found here. Owe did I mention cover-ups and lies? Worth the read.
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