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League of Rogues #2
Lord Shallow
To all of London, Sebastian Traherne is a pretentious fop who prizes his tailor over his dukedom. In truth, he's an obsessively rational fellow protecting a secret marriage. When a prickly Welsh miss arrives at his crumbling castle one gloomy night, she upends his world—and every principle he holds dear. Worse, she believes in a silly fairy tale known as True Love.
Gwynna Owen might be the last true Princess of Wales, but she needs this very English duke to claim her legacy and vanquish a tyrant. When Sebastian quickly sees through her boy's disguise, she must plead her case with only a rusty dagger—and sapphire eyes that conjure what he most wishes to avoid.
The League of Rogues series features daring English lords who risk all for their country. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love—until it ensnares them...
Gwynna Owen might be the last true Princess of Wales, but she needs this very English duke to claim her legacy and vanquish a tyrant. When Sebastian quickly sees through her boy's disguise, she must plead her case with only a rusty dagger—and sapphire eyes that conjure what he most wishes to avoid.
The League of Rogues series features daring English lords who risk all for their country. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love—until it ensnares them...
364 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2020
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About the author
Eileen Putman
17 books43 followersEileen Putman's love for England's Regency period has inspired her research trips to Britain, France and other European countries -- there being no substitute for stepping on the very soil that Beau Brummell and his champagne-polished Hessians trod in such incomparable style.
About the Maitland's Rogues series:
Andrew Maitland isn’t really the devil, but he might as well be. Feared and loathed, he has assembled an extraordinary group of daring rogues who worked clandestinely for England during the Napoleonic Wars. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love--until it ensnares them.
The books:
King of Hearts
Lord Shallow
Lord Difficult
About the Love in Disguise series:
In these tales of Regency intrigue, nothing is as it seems: A street wench masquerades as a debutante to fulfill a rake’s wager; an actress pretends to be a vengeful lord’s mistress to catch a killer. A noble war hero disguises himself as a much older man to woo an on-the-shelf spinster. An independent widow forces her disapproving business partner to pretend to be her fiancé — and teach her about passion.
All are daring masquerades, with love as the prize.
The books:
The Perfect Bride
The Dastardly Duke
A Passionate Performance
Reforming Harriet
About the Maitland's Rogues series:
Andrew Maitland isn’t really the devil, but he might as well be. Feared and loathed, he has assembled an extraordinary group of daring rogues who worked clandestinely for England during the Napoleonic Wars. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love--until it ensnares them.
The books:
King of Hearts
Lord Shallow
Lord Difficult
About the Love in Disguise series:
In these tales of Regency intrigue, nothing is as it seems: A street wench masquerades as a debutante to fulfill a rake’s wager; an actress pretends to be a vengeful lord’s mistress to catch a killer. A noble war hero disguises himself as a much older man to woo an on-the-shelf spinster. An independent widow forces her disapproving business partner to pretend to be her fiancé — and teach her about passion.
All are daring masquerades, with love as the prize.
The books:
The Perfect Bride
The Dastardly Duke
A Passionate Performance
Reforming Harriet
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May 25, 2020
Lord Shallow: Regency Historical Romance Devil's Rogues Series #2
Eileen Putman
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Release date 05/20/2020
Publisher Anglesey Press
Blurb :
To all of London, Sebastian Traherne is a pretentious fop who prizes his tailor over his dukedom. In truth, he’s an obsessively rational fellow protecting a secret marriage. When a prickly Welsh miss arrives at his crumbling castle one gloomy night, she upends his world—and every principle he holds dear. Worse, she believes in a silly fairy tale known as True Love.
Gwynna Owen might be the last true Princess of Wales, but she needs this very English duke to claim her legacy and vanquish a tyrant. When Sebastian quickly sees through her boy’s disguise, she must plead her case with only a rusty dagger—and sapphire eyes that conjure what he most wishes to avoid.
The Devil's Rogues series features daring English lords who risk all for their country. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love—until it ensnares them…
My review :
Will their quest for truth turn their world on its head...
This book was very surprising, I expected a romance, and romance there is, but it was so much more, six individuals collide all together at one time, and because of one of them, everything will unravel until its right conclusion.
So what began as a quest to find one’s true self morphed in a conquest of one’s fears.
The beginning was a bit confusing with both main characters hiding their true self, I also felt like I missed something maybe in the first book I haven’t read, but I checked and no, I missed nothing, so who was this Elizabeth!
Till finally everything felt in its right place.
So while I began my reading in the blind, slowly with some flashbacks, things are explained and revealed, bit by bit.
Sebastian is first introduced on the day of his greatest loss, a young boy having his world turned upside down, then twenty years later, the young boy in now a man presenting himself as a self-conceited frivolous fop, all to hide and protect himself from the world outside those he holds dear in his heart. Sebastian fears to loose again, so he avoided entanglement at all cost. This journey to the inside of his heart will heal him and close the arc opened on his parents’ death day.
Gwynna is on the run, with high hopes to find who she is, finally. Alas, she encounters one more deception as the man she was seeking is now dead. And his heir appears to be man more interested in getting his taylor rich than righting a wrong done, yet once she scratches the surface of Sebastian’s mask, she understands there is so much more behind his supposed bored self.
Gwynna is chaos in Sebastian well ordered world. She came looking for answers but bring out more questions. Yet, while he could have sent her back to her island, he embarks in a journey to help her finding those answers. Where him too will get answers to questions he never asked, answers which force him to look at his reflect in the mirror of his life. As when she embraces who she is, he buried it deeply for fear to be hurt.
Around Gwynna and Sebastian, navigate four other souls, all whose interference in their life will bring them on a new path.
Angus, the man who shaped Sebastian in a good and caring fellow. What a knight he is, one with a beating heart he keeps closely behind his own walls, he embraced his role and was a father figure for Sebastian. Yet, he has decided it is time for him to surrender to his own obsession, if she will have him.
Hannah, what a tragic life she lived, always on the run, yet Angus, she decided to despise is a constancy in her always on the move world. Now in between the summer and autumn of her life, will she agree to let her fears go.
Elizabeth was Sebastian’s buoy when his world was shaken to the core, both believed they were destined in a life together. So much they never questioned the nature of their love.
Drew is the enigma of this book, a true villain or just someone hiding his true self behind a mask of carelessness and manipulation. He is a master puppeteer, bringing people at the right place to do his bidding. I would be very happy to read his own story.
I have no word to really describe this book, it is far greater than a classical romance, a revisit of the lores and legends, a journey to Wales, a road trip to the inside of the heart and soul.
5 stars.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Anglesey Press with no obligation of a position review, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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Eileen Putman
https://eileenputman.com
Release date 05/20/2020
Publisher Anglesey Press
Blurb :
To all of London, Sebastian Traherne is a pretentious fop who prizes his tailor over his dukedom. In truth, he’s an obsessively rational fellow protecting a secret marriage. When a prickly Welsh miss arrives at his crumbling castle one gloomy night, she upends his world—and every principle he holds dear. Worse, she believes in a silly fairy tale known as True Love.
Gwynna Owen might be the last true Princess of Wales, but she needs this very English duke to claim her legacy and vanquish a tyrant. When Sebastian quickly sees through her boy’s disguise, she must plead her case with only a rusty dagger—and sapphire eyes that conjure what he most wishes to avoid.
The Devil's Rogues series features daring English lords who risk all for their country. Hardened and deadly, they have no use for love—until it ensnares them…
My review :
Will their quest for truth turn their world on its head...
This book was very surprising, I expected a romance, and romance there is, but it was so much more, six individuals collide all together at one time, and because of one of them, everything will unravel until its right conclusion.
So what began as a quest to find one’s true self morphed in a conquest of one’s fears.
The beginning was a bit confusing with both main characters hiding their true self, I also felt like I missed something maybe in the first book I haven’t read, but I checked and no, I missed nothing, so who was this Elizabeth!
Till finally everything felt in its right place.
So while I began my reading in the blind, slowly with some flashbacks, things are explained and revealed, bit by bit.
Sebastian is first introduced on the day of his greatest loss, a young boy having his world turned upside down, then twenty years later, the young boy in now a man presenting himself as a self-conceited frivolous fop, all to hide and protect himself from the world outside those he holds dear in his heart. Sebastian fears to loose again, so he avoided entanglement at all cost. This journey to the inside of his heart will heal him and close the arc opened on his parents’ death day.
Gwynna is on the run, with high hopes to find who she is, finally. Alas, she encounters one more deception as the man she was seeking is now dead. And his heir appears to be man more interested in getting his taylor rich than righting a wrong done, yet once she scratches the surface of Sebastian’s mask, she understands there is so much more behind his supposed bored self.
Gwynna is chaos in Sebastian well ordered world. She came looking for answers but bring out more questions. Yet, while he could have sent her back to her island, he embarks in a journey to help her finding those answers. Where him too will get answers to questions he never asked, answers which force him to look at his reflect in the mirror of his life. As when she embraces who she is, he buried it deeply for fear to be hurt.
Around Gwynna and Sebastian, navigate four other souls, all whose interference in their life will bring them on a new path.
Angus, the man who shaped Sebastian in a good and caring fellow. What a knight he is, one with a beating heart he keeps closely behind his own walls, he embraced his role and was a father figure for Sebastian. Yet, he has decided it is time for him to surrender to his own obsession, if she will have him.
Hannah, what a tragic life she lived, always on the run, yet Angus, she decided to despise is a constancy in her always on the move world. Now in between the summer and autumn of her life, will she agree to let her fears go.
Elizabeth was Sebastian’s buoy when his world was shaken to the core, both believed they were destined in a life together. So much they never questioned the nature of their love.
Drew is the enigma of this book, a true villain or just someone hiding his true self behind a mask of carelessness and manipulation. He is a master puppeteer, bringing people at the right place to do his bidding. I would be very happy to read his own story.
I have no word to really describe this book, it is far greater than a classical romance, a revisit of the lores and legends, a journey to Wales, a road trip to the inside of the heart and soul.
5 stars.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Anglesey Press with no obligation of a position review, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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May 31, 2020
Warning – this review might be considered spoilerish
After reading and thoroughly enjoying the first book in this series (King of Hearts) I was eager to jump right into this book. The blurb was a bit vague and mentioned a secret marriage, but I didn’t really give it much thought – I should have.
This review is going to be short and I am not going to summarize the plot – such as it is – If you have ever read my reviews you know that I am a hater of cheating/adultery – when I read “secret marriage” I foolishly thought that it would be with the heroine – NOPE – Sebastian is married to his dear friend Elizabeth – HE IS MARRIED. I was surprised and disappointed, but I tried to keep an open mind, because despite being attracted to Gwynna, he does nothing that would be considered “cheating”, in fact at the halfway point he is still committed to Elizabeth and his marriage – it isn’t until the truth of his marriage comes to light that he and Gwynna have any sort of “romance” – so pretty late in the story.
The writing is good, but I just didn’t care for the story. There is some intrigue, a bit of betrayal and A LOT of secondary characters. And just because the main characters don’t have a romantic relationship from the beginning, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t any romance – there are other relationships swirling about and because of that sadly, I never felt like Sebastian and Gwynna’s relationship was the primary romance. This is the second book in the series, but they seem to be stand alone titles, so you don’t need to read them in order.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
After reading and thoroughly enjoying the first book in this series (King of Hearts) I was eager to jump right into this book. The blurb was a bit vague and mentioned a secret marriage, but I didn’t really give it much thought – I should have.
This review is going to be short and I am not going to summarize the plot – such as it is – If you have ever read my reviews you know that I am a hater of cheating/adultery – when I read “secret marriage” I foolishly thought that it would be with the heroine – NOPE – Sebastian is married to his dear friend Elizabeth – HE IS MARRIED. I was surprised and disappointed, but I tried to keep an open mind, because despite being attracted to Gwynna, he does nothing that would be considered “cheating”, in fact at the halfway point he is still committed to Elizabeth and his marriage – it isn’t until the truth of his marriage comes to light that he and Gwynna have any sort of “romance” – so pretty late in the story.
The writing is good, but I just didn’t care for the story. There is some intrigue, a bit of betrayal and A LOT of secondary characters. And just because the main characters don’t have a romantic relationship from the beginning, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t any romance – there are other relationships swirling about and because of that sadly, I never felt like Sebastian and Gwynna’s relationship was the primary romance. This is the second book in the series, but they seem to be stand alone titles, so you don’t need to read them in order.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
May 25, 2020
i liked that it took place in Wales which was a nice twist on the usual regency romance. and the mystery surrounding her parentage was intriguing.
but ultimately i found it dull. and i didn't like the writing style.I didn't like sebastian. and he was married so how am i to root for his developing romance w/Gwynna?
i skipped ahead towards the end & found the resolutions to be stupid.
but i think hidden gems for the chance to read this.
but ultimately i found it dull. and i didn't like the writing style.I didn't like sebastian. and he was married so how am i to root for his developing romance w/Gwynna?
i skipped ahead towards the end & found the resolutions to be stupid.
but i think hidden gems for the chance to read this.
May 27, 2020
2.5 stars, so this was a book much more about a group of people rather than a specific romantic relationship and while they all had likeable moments, it was hard for me to get attached to any of them or be invested in sebastian and gwynna's relationship. the book opens with sebastian being (secretly) married to his best friend elizabeth and it's a classic case of bonds forged in extreme loneliness and abnormal conditions being mistaken for love. but the reason doesn't matter, the fact is that he's a married man and this is stated in the synopsis. gwynna's character had potential but remained kind of stagnant. the wales setting was interesting though and again, the dynamic between the group of characters had it's moments and i enjoyed the writing style.
𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
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November 30, 2020I just couldn’t get into this one!! DNF
May 30, 2020
ONE "OUT OF THE BOX" DELIGHT!!!
Genius! Eileen delivers one refreshing take with this artfully composed piece of perfection, revving up the exuberance and intensity, riding one arresting storyline and gripping plot, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance, showcase the daunting trials and taxing tribulations, stumbling through the unexpected twists and startling turns, testing our characters in ways they never saw coming. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, deception, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of trouble, you have one thrilling adventure. Braided, bound and entangled, showcasing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's strength and awe-inspiring in it's depth. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable connection, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Eileen, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
Genius! Eileen delivers one refreshing take with this artfully composed piece of perfection, revving up the exuberance and intensity, riding one arresting storyline and gripping plot, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance, showcase the daunting trials and taxing tribulations, stumbling through the unexpected twists and startling turns, testing our characters in ways they never saw coming. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, deception, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of trouble, you have one thrilling adventure. Braided, bound and entangled, showcasing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's strength and awe-inspiring in it's depth. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable connection, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Eileen, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
May 26, 2020
This is one of those stories that the things that I didn't like about this story, other people probably will.
To be honest, this story had a lot of potential, however, I don't feel like the author ever really "got there". It started off strong with Gwynna masquerading as a boy as she attempted to reach the castle of the man she believed to be her father - only to find that he had died and his nephew the new Duke. She spins Sebastian a fanciful tale of her mother and father being in love and wedded in secret (although they lived on two different continents and she had never met the man), and he offers to accompany her back to her homeland for proof.
This is where for me, things started to fall apart. They don't find evidence to support Gwynna's claim, yet Sebastian accepts her as a part of his family vowing to settle ten thousand pounds on her, and should she want it, launch her into English society. I'm sorry, the aristocracy didn't work look like, at best, he should have looked at Gwynna (or her mother) as someone out for money. There were also a lot of complicated feelings between these two which for me often got in the way of what they were out to accomplish. This wouldn't have been so bad if not for the fact that Sebastian was not only married, but his wife was "recovering from a long illness" in a hospital.
Then again, it was hard to like either of these characters to begin with. Sebastian (while yes, the foppish peacock persona he put on to disguise his true self was interesting), he was not. Nor can I really look kindly on a man who is having inappropriate desires for a woman not his wife. That may be nitpicking, but this is after all my honest opinion. Then you have Gwynna who is so self-absorbed that there were times I wish Sebastian would throw her from a moving carriage. She persists in calling him "Englishman" and questioning everything about him even when he has been nothing but kind to her. She takes "offense" to what seems like every other word out of his mouth, and is prickly at best. I mean seriously, he rescues her from her own stupidity and arrogance more than once and after they sleep together and he comes to her rescue (again) she takes offense to him telling her she's under his protection, so she puts her dagger to his throat and tells him that he only lives because she allows it? Sebastian, dude. Just walk away from that poisonous tart.
When they return from their futile mission to prove whether or not she is actually related to him, it is not long until his wife "escapes" from the hospital and returns home herself - looking better than he expected (as apparently, it was too much to ask that he visit her, no he left that up to his "best friend" knowing a said friend was also in love with her). Now I liked Elizabeth. There was a sweetness to her that was lacking with Gwynna that was refreshing. I enjoyed watching the interactions both between her and Sebastian, but always the way that she just seemed to immediately accept Gwynna.
Thankfully, Sebastian was spared from having to choose between the two women when it comes to light that that "best friend" I mentioned earlier had actually deceived them, and they were not legally married to begin with. Of course, this leaves Sebastian free to return to Anglessy with Gwynna and pursue her and his feelings for her (which she claims to reciprocate, but again is just downright full of herself and her literal "faerie tales" that I have a hard time buying it).
And can someone explain to me the point of having Angus and Hannah's romance haphazardly tossed into this book as well instead of giving them a book of their own? That to me was another example of the author rushing through an idea and then throwing something together to try and make it make sense.
As I said above, the things I didn't like other people are more likely to enjoy. I may give this author another chance down the road.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
To be honest, this story had a lot of potential, however, I don't feel like the author ever really "got there". It started off strong with Gwynna masquerading as a boy as she attempted to reach the castle of the man she believed to be her father - only to find that he had died and his nephew the new Duke. She spins Sebastian a fanciful tale of her mother and father being in love and wedded in secret (although they lived on two different continents and she had never met the man), and he offers to accompany her back to her homeland for proof.
This is where for me, things started to fall apart. They don't find evidence to support Gwynna's claim, yet Sebastian accepts her as a part of his family vowing to settle ten thousand pounds on her, and should she want it, launch her into English society. I'm sorry, the aristocracy didn't work look like, at best, he should have looked at Gwynna (or her mother) as someone out for money. There were also a lot of complicated feelings between these two which for me often got in the way of what they were out to accomplish. This wouldn't have been so bad if not for the fact that Sebastian was not only married, but his wife was "recovering from a long illness" in a hospital.
Then again, it was hard to like either of these characters to begin with. Sebastian (while yes, the foppish peacock persona he put on to disguise his true self was interesting), he was not. Nor can I really look kindly on a man who is having inappropriate desires for a woman not his wife. That may be nitpicking, but this is after all my honest opinion. Then you have Gwynna who is so self-absorbed that there were times I wish Sebastian would throw her from a moving carriage. She persists in calling him "Englishman" and questioning everything about him even when he has been nothing but kind to her. She takes "offense" to what seems like every other word out of his mouth, and is prickly at best. I mean seriously, he rescues her from her own stupidity and arrogance more than once and after they sleep together and he comes to her rescue (again) she takes offense to him telling her she's under his protection, so she puts her dagger to his throat and tells him that he only lives because she allows it? Sebastian, dude. Just walk away from that poisonous tart.
When they return from their futile mission to prove whether or not she is actually related to him, it is not long until his wife "escapes" from the hospital and returns home herself - looking better than he expected (as apparently, it was too much to ask that he visit her, no he left that up to his "best friend" knowing a said friend was also in love with her). Now I liked Elizabeth. There was a sweetness to her that was lacking with Gwynna that was refreshing. I enjoyed watching the interactions both between her and Sebastian, but always the way that she just seemed to immediately accept Gwynna.
Thankfully, Sebastian was spared from having to choose between the two women when it comes to light that that "best friend" I mentioned earlier had actually deceived them, and they were not legally married to begin with. Of course, this leaves Sebastian free to return to Anglessy with Gwynna and pursue her and his feelings for her (which she claims to reciprocate, but again is just downright full of herself and her literal "faerie tales" that I have a hard time buying it).
And can someone explain to me the point of having Angus and Hannah's romance haphazardly tossed into this book as well instead of giving them a book of their own? That to me was another example of the author rushing through an idea and then throwing something together to try and make it make sense.
As I said above, the things I didn't like other people are more likely to enjoy. I may give this author another chance down the road.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
May 28, 2020
Giving Up On Foolish Notions💕
What a classic! This is a wonderfully written ADULT Regency Romance💕 that is breathtaking in its world building🌍 and depth of characters. I found the book absolutely mesmerizing!
The book is the somewhat complicated and involved story of Sebastian👨, a young boy of wealthy parents orphaned at an early age. He is playmates with his neighbors daughter, Elizabeth👩, and grows to care for her and her family. Years later, he is a diplomat for England with a carefully built facade.
When Elizabeth's parents contract plague and die, she is stricken too. Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 cares for her as she lays in bed for months, nearly dying. He feels he must marry👰 her, since he has seen her naked.
They are married👰 while she is still very sick, and Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 decides he must give her the choice of annulment later, if she even survives.
Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 affects the role of a clothes horse, a shallow dandy, to keep the debutantes away. Actually, He has a very deep sense of duty and loyalty. He cannot tell anyone he is married until Elizabeth👰 recovers and makes up her mind whether she wants to be married to him or not.
So Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 presents himself as a handsome, unattainable dandy to the world of society.
When his reclusive, never married cousin, William👴, The Duke of Claremont, dies, Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 is made Duke, because he is the closest male relative. What he inherits is a huge fortune, a tumble down old ruin of a castle in the middle of nowhere, two old servants, and some unhappy and neglected farming tenants. He also inherits a mystery that will change his life forever....
This is just a small part of this sweeping epic of a book. Sebastian has worn his facade of an aloof and sardonical dandy for so long that maybe it is the way he really is! Is it?
No one really knows what goes on inside another person's mind....
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This truly is a 💎Gem of a novel!
What a classic! This is a wonderfully written ADULT Regency Romance💕 that is breathtaking in its world building🌍 and depth of characters. I found the book absolutely mesmerizing!
The book is the somewhat complicated and involved story of Sebastian👨, a young boy of wealthy parents orphaned at an early age. He is playmates with his neighbors daughter, Elizabeth👩, and grows to care for her and her family. Years later, he is a diplomat for England with a carefully built facade.
When Elizabeth's parents contract plague and die, she is stricken too. Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 cares for her as she lays in bed for months, nearly dying. He feels he must marry👰 her, since he has seen her naked.
They are married👰 while she is still very sick, and Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 decides he must give her the choice of annulment later, if she even survives.
Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 affects the role of a clothes horse, a shallow dandy, to keep the debutantes away. Actually, He has a very deep sense of duty and loyalty. He cannot tell anyone he is married until Elizabeth👰 recovers and makes up her mind whether she wants to be married to him or not.
So Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 presents himself as a handsome, unattainable dandy to the world of society.
When his reclusive, never married cousin, William👴, The Duke of Claremont, dies, Sebastian🐺🍆⛲🔫💪🔪 is made Duke, because he is the closest male relative. What he inherits is a huge fortune, a tumble down old ruin of a castle in the middle of nowhere, two old servants, and some unhappy and neglected farming tenants. He also inherits a mystery that will change his life forever....
This is just a small part of this sweeping epic of a book. Sebastian has worn his facade of an aloof and sardonical dandy for so long that maybe it is the way he really is! Is it?
No one really knows what goes on inside another person's mind....
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May 31, 2020
This was a different story. It wasn't all about London and parties, but about a woman's search and Wales. I like abook where I can learn, and I learned about Welsh folk lore in this book. It was a story with intrigue and taking sides and fighting for a cause. The heroine was looking for her father. She has been raised by her grandfather, who did not seem very nice or loving. She thinks her father is a duke, so she goes looking for him because she has an enemy now that her grandfather passed away. The heroine is a duke who inherited his title from a cousin. When they meet and the heroine realizes the duke she was looking for had died and the present duke is her possible distant cousin. Then all of the intrigue and vengeance and narcissism shows up for an exciting story. Oh. And there is romance, too!! I really enjoyed reading this book. The heroine is strong and resilient with the maturity of her age. The duke is slightly older than her, so they seem to mesh right away. I like characters are closer in age because I think that makes for a more capatable interaction. And you don't have an 18 year-old with all of the characteristics and attributes of a 30 year-old woman. It makes this story so much better. The hero is strong also, he inherited a dessimated dukedom and he is just taking note of all of his holdings and what needs to be accomplished. He is very organized and detail oriented. I enjoyed reading about their relationship because it wasn't all love. They each learned to respect each other and it was conveyed so well by this author. The villains are pretty dangerous in this book, and not always political. The story was very well written and has a nice, smooth pace. It was consistent and had no dangling plots. The characters were well developed. I heartily recommend this books. It is definitely a 5 star read
February 22, 2021
Gwynna Owen is the last true Princess of Wales and she must plea her plight to English Duke Sebastian Traherne to claim her legacy and defeat an oppressor. When he sees through her boyish disguise, she must convince him to help her. He reluctantly agrees and so begins a journey neither Gwynna nor Sebastian are prepared for. Gwynna soon learns of Sebastian's secret marriage and her heart crumbles. Can she cast her love aside or will she fight for true love and life with Sebastian?
Lord Shallow is so much more than a historical romance, it's about one woman's claim to the Welsh crown and a secretly married man who falls in love with a princess. Normally, I don't read books where the hero or heroine is married and cheats on his/her partner. I find it appalling. So, I had a choice when reading Lord Shallow. I could cast it aside as a romance dealing with infidelity or I could see put that part aside and focus on the other parts of the story. I chose the latter because it is truly a fascinating read. The Welch history and folklore as well as the other characters make this a five-star read. The plot starts off slow and a little confusing but once it gets going, everything falls into place. I really enjoyed Gwynna and her struggles. She's a feisty heroine and one I root for. The treachery and intrigue propel the plot and made for a suspenseful read. If you don't mind cheating in your romance, you'll love Lord Shallow. If you're a fan of historical fiction with romantic elements, you'll love Lord Shallow.
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
Lord Shallow is so much more than a historical romance, it's about one woman's claim to the Welsh crown and a secretly married man who falls in love with a princess. Normally, I don't read books where the hero or heroine is married and cheats on his/her partner. I find it appalling. So, I had a choice when reading Lord Shallow. I could cast it aside as a romance dealing with infidelity or I could see put that part aside and focus on the other parts of the story. I chose the latter because it is truly a fascinating read. The Welch history and folklore as well as the other characters make this a five-star read. The plot starts off slow and a little confusing but once it gets going, everything falls into place. I really enjoyed Gwynna and her struggles. She's a feisty heroine and one I root for. The treachery and intrigue propel the plot and made for a suspenseful read. If you don't mind cheating in your romance, you'll love Lord Shallow. If you're a fan of historical fiction with romantic elements, you'll love Lord Shallow.
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
May 23, 2020
Lady too much
If Sebastian is Lord Shallow then Gwynna is most definitely Lady Overflowing with Herself ! I loved Sebastian all the way through the book especially when his peacock was showing. Although I did want to smack him upside the head a few times. Especially in the last couple of chapters I felt he had mild case of Stockholm syndrome from the way Gwynna treated him with her doubt of his love for her and her constant referring to him as Englishman. I liked Gwynna in the beginning and her Welsh history. But then she began to drone on and on and took on a juvenile arrogance that I thought was ridiculous. She couldn’t say two words without telling some folklore and acting superior. She was proud of her heritage that was quite evident. Her character seemed more like a child than an adult. After considering how she was raised I still found her juvenile. There were times I hoped Sebastian would go to Elizabeth fall on his knees and beg her to marry him.
My favorite line by Gwynna was in the final chapter where she states..
“I’m not so wedded to myth and fanciful tales that I miss what’s true and real.”
Still full of herself. And why didn’t Angus and Hannah just have their own book?
This is my first book by Eileen Putman and I read the excerpt of King of Hearts
and plan on reading it. I enjoyed this story line and enjoyed the Walsh folklore. I’m giving it three stars be because I just could not find anything appealing about Gwynna after the first few chapters of the book. Also I thought there was too much inner dialogue.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If Sebastian is Lord Shallow then Gwynna is most definitely Lady Overflowing with Herself ! I loved Sebastian all the way through the book especially when his peacock was showing. Although I did want to smack him upside the head a few times. Especially in the last couple of chapters I felt he had mild case of Stockholm syndrome from the way Gwynna treated him with her doubt of his love for her and her constant referring to him as Englishman. I liked Gwynna in the beginning and her Welsh history. But then she began to drone on and on and took on a juvenile arrogance that I thought was ridiculous. She couldn’t say two words without telling some folklore and acting superior. She was proud of her heritage that was quite evident. Her character seemed more like a child than an adult. After considering how she was raised I still found her juvenile. There were times I hoped Sebastian would go to Elizabeth fall on his knees and beg her to marry him.
My favorite line by Gwynna was in the final chapter where she states..
“I’m not so wedded to myth and fanciful tales that I miss what’s true and real.”
Still full of herself. And why didn’t Angus and Hannah just have their own book?
This is my first book by Eileen Putman and I read the excerpt of King of Hearts
and plan on reading it. I enjoyed this story line and enjoyed the Walsh folklore. I’m giving it three stars be because I just could not find anything appealing about Gwynna after the first few chapters of the book. Also I thought there was too much inner dialogue.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 2, 2020
This is my first book by Eileen Putnam, and I loved it. Her writing style is quite different from others I’ve read, in a delightful way. It’s hard for me to put into words how her writing has affected me. More than just word pictures, she’s created an entire gallery of emotions for me to digest and enjoy.
The main story centers around Sebastian, an English duke, and Gwynna, a Welsh girl. Sebastian meets her on his way to his newly received estate which he inherited along with his title. Gwynna is on a mission to find her father who she never knew. Sebastian had carefully constructed a perfect shell of a life, void of emotions, in order to avoid the pain of loss, having lost his parents when he was but seven. Gwynna was a free spirit with the heart of a warrior. They are both intelligent with a gift of words, which opened them up to dialogue and understanding.
There’s a great backstory as well, between Angus and Hannah. Angus was a disciplined Scot, and Hannah a woman who had shut herself off to emotions by becoming stern. Years had passed with not much more than disdain, especially on her part. It was sweet watching their relationship unfold.
I’m not doing this book justice with my limited vocabulary. The characters are rich and genuine. I love how the author shares not only their words and actions, but also their thoughts. It’s a terrific storyline and I now want to visit Wales, especially Anglesey. I hope you’ll get this book because I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. It’s hauntingly beautiful.
The main story centers around Sebastian, an English duke, and Gwynna, a Welsh girl. Sebastian meets her on his way to his newly received estate which he inherited along with his title. Gwynna is on a mission to find her father who she never knew. Sebastian had carefully constructed a perfect shell of a life, void of emotions, in order to avoid the pain of loss, having lost his parents when he was but seven. Gwynna was a free spirit with the heart of a warrior. They are both intelligent with a gift of words, which opened them up to dialogue and understanding.
There’s a great backstory as well, between Angus and Hannah. Angus was a disciplined Scot, and Hannah a woman who had shut herself off to emotions by becoming stern. Years had passed with not much more than disdain, especially on her part. It was sweet watching their relationship unfold.
I’m not doing this book justice with my limited vocabulary. The characters are rich and genuine. I love how the author shares not only their words and actions, but also their thoughts. It’s a terrific storyline and I now want to visit Wales, especially Anglesey. I hope you’ll get this book because I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. It’s hauntingly beautiful.
December 25, 2020
Sebastian had known Elizabeth from childhood. When her parents become ill from the plague she nurses them; only to lose them. Sebastian takes care of her and feels that it's only proper he marries her. As she had been ill they decide to await her recovery to see if they stay married or annul. Gwynna is traveling in the dark with her friend. She is dressed as a man; and it's not too long until they are set upon by thieves. They are rescued by a fop. Gwynna is on a mission to find the Duke of Claremont. Sebastian takes the girl to her home ensuring her safety; and the boy to his castle. It's at the castle that Sebastian discovers that the he is a she! Gwynna explains that she is seeking the Duke of Claremont she expected him to be an old man instead of a shallow fashion fop!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging entertaining compelling story! There are two romances entwined in the story and I just LOVED MacDuff (who raised Sebastian after his parents died) and Hannah Miller (who had been Elizabeth's governess). There's a mature, enemies to romance, slow burn romance. The story is well written, fast paced, rich in Welsh folktales, plots, mystery, suspense, passion, steamy scenes, manipulations, lowering of emotional walls, arrows and daggers! The story is told from Sebastian, Gwynna, Elizabeth, McDuff and Hannah's POV and reflects their thoughts feelings and emotions as they explore their relationship and navigate through the many obstacles that arise. There's an epilogue and HEA worth more than 5 stars!!!!
Highly Recommended
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging entertaining compelling story! There are two romances entwined in the story and I just LOVED MacDuff (who raised Sebastian after his parents died) and Hannah Miller (who had been Elizabeth's governess). There's a mature, enemies to romance, slow burn romance. The story is well written, fast paced, rich in Welsh folktales, plots, mystery, suspense, passion, steamy scenes, manipulations, lowering of emotional walls, arrows and daggers! The story is told from Sebastian, Gwynna, Elizabeth, McDuff and Hannah's POV and reflects their thoughts feelings and emotions as they explore their relationship and navigate through the many obstacles that arise. There's an epilogue and HEA worth more than 5 stars!!!!
Highly Recommended
June 13, 2020
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Eileen Putman's "Lord Shallow." The book's synopsis is somewhat vague so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I started reading, but it turned out to be a well-written story featuring interesting, well-developed characters, a unique setting on the Welsh island of Anglesey, and an engaging element of mystery.
There were quite a few characters and plot threads to keep track of as I read, but the author did a good job of pulling them all together without the story becoming confusing or overwhelming. In some ways it reminded me of an old-school romance in the vein of a Georgette Heyer novel, which may be why some reviewers found the story to be slow-paced or boring. However, there are a couple of open-door (though not especially steamy) love scenes, and this story is not as humorous as most of Heyer's work.
Overall, "Lord Shallow" was definitely not a typical British historical, and I found it to be refreshing in its differences. I recommend it for fans of historical romances who are looking for a change of pace from the typical Regencies with all of their ballroom scenes.
*ARC provided by the author/publisher via Hidden Gems Books. All opinions expressed are my own.
There were quite a few characters and plot threads to keep track of as I read, but the author did a good job of pulling them all together without the story becoming confusing or overwhelming. In some ways it reminded me of an old-school romance in the vein of a Georgette Heyer novel, which may be why some reviewers found the story to be slow-paced or boring. However, there are a couple of open-door (though not especially steamy) love scenes, and this story is not as humorous as most of Heyer's work.
Overall, "Lord Shallow" was definitely not a typical British historical, and I found it to be refreshing in its differences. I recommend it for fans of historical romances who are looking for a change of pace from the typical Regencies with all of their ballroom scenes.
*ARC provided by the author/publisher via Hidden Gems Books. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 8, 2020
This story starts out in the mind of a man who hates society, and is trying to stay out of the marriage mart. He clicks off time in his head so he can make his appearance as a Duke, then get out of the ball. He preens himself like a peacock and puts useless thoughts out to his peers. Like everyone in the world we learn the man has secrets to keep. Due to the miner's strike in his territory, he goes home to help resolve them. Unfortunately, he saves a boy and girl from some drunken miners, and discovers another headache he is going to have to deal with, one Gwynna Owen who claims to be his Uncle's daughter. She has fairy tales in her head and daring dreams in her heart. These two together initially are trying to each other, but Sebastian is duty bound to find out if Gwynna claims are true. During their travels, they find each other intriguing as Gwynna discovers the deep depths of Sebastian and he discovers his heart. This story is well written, and has it hilarious moments. The story is totally enjoyable once these two meet.
June 10, 2020
A giant thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.
Guess what I love almost as much as chocolate? An exquisitely written regency romance. Lord Shallow was an amazing reading experience. It was a start it at 10 PM, wait, it's 2 AM and I'm still reading experience. Because I could not put it down until I finished.
What I loved - literally everything.
1. The character development was robust, multi-faceted and poignant. Both Sebastian and Gwynna evolve in ways they never expected - bringing out each other's strengths and supporting each other's weaknesses.
2. The hero was conflicted and courageous. He slays dragons, empowers the heroine's independence and offers her validation and a soft place to land. And he is eminently swoon-worthy.
3. The heroine is no milksop miss. She is strong and brave and resilient in her own right. She saves him too - from a half-life of duty and obligation.
I am buying every single book I can find by this author!
Guess what I love almost as much as chocolate? An exquisitely written regency romance. Lord Shallow was an amazing reading experience. It was a start it at 10 PM, wait, it's 2 AM and I'm still reading experience. Because I could not put it down until I finished.
What I loved - literally everything.
1. The character development was robust, multi-faceted and poignant. Both Sebastian and Gwynna evolve in ways they never expected - bringing out each other's strengths and supporting each other's weaknesses.
2. The hero was conflicted and courageous. He slays dragons, empowers the heroine's independence and offers her validation and a soft place to land. And he is eminently swoon-worthy.
3. The heroine is no milksop miss. She is strong and brave and resilient in her own right. She saves him too - from a half-life of duty and obligation.
I am buying every single book I can find by this author!
May 27, 2020
Lord Shallow got off to a great start. With the loss of his parents, Sebastian finds friendship with Elizabeth and her family. Fast forward sixteen years later, and Sebastian is considered to be a ‘peacock’, only interest in the latest fashion. Yet, he is hiding a secret marriage but when Gwynna arrives at his castle, his world is thrown into a spin.
Whilst I loved the start of this book, I found the relationship with Gwynna slightly confusing. His love for Gwynna, despite his marriage and her treatment of him, had me at odds. Whilst the plot was interesting and I enjoyed Sebastian’s character and his relationship with Elizabeth, I found Gwynna difficult to like. Her treatment of Sebastian had me wondering how he managed to still have feelings for. So, many of these points just didn’t add up for me, leaving me feeling a bit disappointed by the end.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Whilst I loved the start of this book, I found the relationship with Gwynna slightly confusing. His love for Gwynna, despite his marriage and her treatment of him, had me at odds. Whilst the plot was interesting and I enjoyed Sebastian’s character and his relationship with Elizabeth, I found Gwynna difficult to like. Her treatment of Sebastian had me wondering how he managed to still have feelings for. So, many of these points just didn’t add up for me, leaving me feeling a bit disappointed by the end.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
May 29, 2020
3.5 rounded down to 3 : After what I felt was a slow start, this became a rousing tale of a reluctant Duke , Sebastian, and a Welsh young lady, Gwynna, who go questing to find out her true heritage. She believes she is the rightful daughter of the former, now deceased, Duke, and they travel from Cheshire to Wales to see if they can find the paperwork to validate her claim. There is also a side story of Angus, his guardian after his parents died, and Hannah, the governess of his childhood friend and neighbor Elizabeth. It is interesting but Gwynna and Hannah are troubled by men in their past who attempted to force attentions upon them. I enjoyed this book even though I found it at times slow or confusing, but would recommend it to those who love historical romance.
I was provided this book for an honest review from NetGalley and Anglesey Press
I was provided this book for an honest review from NetGalley and Anglesey Press
May 29, 2020
3.5 rounded down to 3 : After what I felt was a slow start, this became a rousing tale of a reluctant Duke , Sebastian, and a Welsh young lady, Gwynna, who go questing to find out her true heritage. She believes she is the rightful daughter of the former, now deceased, Duke, and they travel from Cheshire to Wales to see if they can find the paperwork to validate her claim. There is also a side story of Angus, his guardian after his parents died, and Hannah, the governess of his childhood friend and neighbor Elizabeth. It is interesting but Gwynna and Hannah are troubled by men in their past who attempted to force attentions upon them. I enjoyed this book even though I found it at times slow or confusing, but would recommend it to those who love historical romance.
I was provided this book for an honest review from NetGalley and Anglesey Press
I was provided this book for an honest review from NetGalley and Anglesey Press
June 6, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were steeped in diverse attributes. The H appeared as a haughty, aloof, pretentious with over inflated ego, a version who was the opposite of who he was. But he used this persona in his work and to hide a secret. The h was a very interesting character. She was Welsh and grew up with the stories of warriors, faeries, mystical retelling of local lore and history. She lived and breathed that life. It was ingrained in her being. She did know the difference between fact and fiction. Her journey led her to the H and they both had their world turned upside down. I savored the moments when the h would go into her folklore. It was so whimsical and magical. This is a good book.
July 24, 2020
This is the first time for me reading something by this author and it certainly did not disappoint. For sure this is a romance, indeed a very captivating one, but the story includes so much more. Suspense, mystery, and betrayal all contributed to a very intriguing read. The plot had some interesting twists and turns which had me turning the pages to see what happens next. Ms. Putman did a good job of describing the Welsh culture and bringing it to life with her writing. The characters were interesting and well-developed, and there were quite a few of them besides the main hero and heroine. I really enjoyed this book and I hope to read more by this author soon.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 31, 2020
Burns had a poem on how to please a lady?
What a sad opening to this tale for poor Sebastian. You will meet Gwynna next and she is on a mission a service to an old legacy. By chapter two we have our first twist and I expect there will be more. I found this tale a bit different and I enjoyed reading it. There are many levels in this tale and should not be taken at face value because if you do you will miss much of what the author is trying to convey. I loved that the tale had Walsh legends intermixed in the book and that the whole cast of characters worked so well together. This is a book I am happy to recommend. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
What a sad opening to this tale for poor Sebastian. You will meet Gwynna next and she is on a mission a service to an old legacy. By chapter two we have our first twist and I expect there will be more. I found this tale a bit different and I enjoyed reading it. There are many levels in this tale and should not be taken at face value because if you do you will miss much of what the author is trying to convey. I loved that the tale had Walsh legends intermixed in the book and that the whole cast of characters worked so well together. This is a book I am happy to recommend. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
June 2, 2020
Wow! This is a new author for me and this book was so much more than I expected. Not only are there three love stories, but there is an abundance of Welsh lore. Gwynna is dedicated to her Welsh heritage and she regales Sebastian with tales of fairies and magic at every turn. It is a rather lengthy story, but that is because there is so much happening. Be prepared to become immersed in the characters’ emotional journeys, as they struggle to open their hearts....and there are some heartbreaking moments, as well as a few big surprises. This is a book not to be missed!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2020
3.5 Stars
Lord Shallow by Eileen Putman is book Two in the League of Rogues Series. This is the story of Gwynna Owen and Sebastian Traherne. I have read the previous book but felt this could be a standalone book if you wish to do so. Gwynna is looking for answers from the past to help her in the future which leads her to Sebastian. Sebastian has his own secrets that he tries to stay loyal too but along the way Gwynna starts to break down his secrets and feelings. This author did a really good job writing this book but for me personally I wasn't able to connect to the characters life I do.
Lord Shallow by Eileen Putman is book Two in the League of Rogues Series. This is the story of Gwynna Owen and Sebastian Traherne. I have read the previous book but felt this could be a standalone book if you wish to do so. Gwynna is looking for answers from the past to help her in the future which leads her to Sebastian. Sebastian has his own secrets that he tries to stay loyal too but along the way Gwynna starts to break down his secrets and feelings. This author did a really good job writing this book but for me personally I wasn't able to connect to the characters life I do.
July 13, 2021
Wales vs. Britain
What can a swashbuckling orphaned Welsh warrior-maiden with a love for the old stories have in common with a puffed-up, pretentious poppinjay of a foppish dandy of an English Duke?
On the surface, not much. She refuses to be biddible and conform to Society. He has forgotten how to let anyone see past his defenses.
Enemies to friends, to allies, to lovers. This book is certain to have you on the edge of your seat and turning pages as fast as you can.
I received an ARC copy of this story from the author via AuthorsXP and voluntarily chose to share my review.
What can a swashbuckling orphaned Welsh warrior-maiden with a love for the old stories have in common with a puffed-up, pretentious poppinjay of a foppish dandy of an English Duke?
On the surface, not much. She refuses to be biddible and conform to Society. He has forgotten how to let anyone see past his defenses.
Enemies to friends, to allies, to lovers. This book is certain to have you on the edge of your seat and turning pages as fast as you can.
I received an ARC copy of this story from the author via AuthorsXP and voluntarily chose to share my review.
June 2, 2020
Despite the writing being pretty good, I had a problem getting into the story. With Sebastian being married to Elizabeth, I didn’t see the point of contemplating a romance with Gwynna Owen and would find the cheating distasteful. There were many secondary characters but I am not sure they added value for me. I was amused at Sebastian quickly discerning Gwynna’s boy disguise, but that quickly fizzled. There were good parts among the ho-hum parts, but on the whole, I just wasn’t invested in the characters.
June 2, 2020
I absolutely loved the beginning, but thought the book dragged on a bit at the end, and Gwynna got more and more annoying as the story went along too. However, it was wonderful that we got to know so many characters and that Angus and Hannah finally got their HEA too. Personally, I think Sebastian, whom I adored throughout the tale, should have been with Elizabeth, but overall I thought it was a fun, entertaining book.
5 stars on the yummy cover!
I received a free copy of Lord Shallow, but that did not affect my review.
5 stars on the yummy cover!
I received a free copy of Lord Shallow, but that did not affect my review.
July 3, 2020
Lord Shallow was an interesting book. I found the beginning was a bit all over the place and a tad boring but it got more interesting as it progressed.
I removed one star because they gave the secondary characters way too much lines in the book. I dont think we should have heard their thought process at all as it detracted from the h and h.
Overall it was different, good different. I wonder if we would get a book on Elizabeth and the only intriguing secondary character.
I received a complimentary copy of the book via Hidden Gems books. All thoughts and opinions are completely mine.
I removed one star because they gave the secondary characters way too much lines in the book. I dont think we should have heard their thought process at all as it detracted from the h and h.
Overall it was different, good different. I wonder if we would get a book on Elizabeth and the only intriguing secondary character.
I received a complimentary copy of the book via Hidden Gems books. All thoughts and opinions are completely mine.
May 28, 2020
The second book in the Maitland's Rogues series a story that is different from most of the regency stories I have read. This story centers in Wales around Sebastian Traherne, Gwynna Owen, and four other people. It is also full of Walsh legends.Two people that have been hurt in the past and hid it from others. I want to read the next book in this series. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 30, 2020
This was quite a good story. Sebastian has an interesting chil3and grown up to be a good man...hiding. Gwynn is a little Welsh woman, very capable in so many things. I never write a spoiler. Sufficit to say, the story line keeps your attention and the secondary story line is very heartwarming. Read this story, you'll love it.
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