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Dream Island
The legendary island nation of Akora has shunned outsiders for centuries, but fate is about to deliver a young Englishwoman into the arms of its prince-and sweep them both into a daring love that knows no boundaries…
DREAM ISLAND
Lady Joanna Hawkforte spent her childhood reading about the wondrous beauty of Akora. But now the country of her dreams has become a symbol of her worst nightmare. Nine months ago her brother embarked on a dangerous journey to find the mythic land-and Joanna never heard from him again. Believing he is being held captive in Akora, she is compelled to devise a desperate plan to find him…
The son of an English lord and an Akoran princess, Lord Alex Darcourt has spent months in England on a secret mission. Now he has set sail back to the land of his youth-and to an unknown fate in a nation fraught with unrest. But Alex's discovery of a secret stowaway has thrown his voyage into turmoil. A bold, honey-haired beauty, Joanna has no idea of the danger she's placed herself in. As Alex's ship enters its home port, he hopes he can protect her in a world where she is unwelcome. But his greatest challenge proves to be protecting Joanna from his own smoldering desire-a forbidden passion that could put both their lives in jeopardy.
DREAM ISLAND
Lady Joanna Hawkforte spent her childhood reading about the wondrous beauty of Akora. But now the country of her dreams has become a symbol of her worst nightmare. Nine months ago her brother embarked on a dangerous journey to find the mythic land-and Joanna never heard from him again. Believing he is being held captive in Akora, she is compelled to devise a desperate plan to find him…
The son of an English lord and an Akoran princess, Lord Alex Darcourt has spent months in England on a secret mission. Now he has set sail back to the land of his youth-and to an unknown fate in a nation fraught with unrest. But Alex's discovery of a secret stowaway has thrown his voyage into turmoil. A bold, honey-haired beauty, Joanna has no idea of the danger she's placed herself in. As Alex's ship enters its home port, he hopes he can protect her in a world where she is unwelcome. But his greatest challenge proves to be protecting Joanna from his own smoldering desire-a forbidden passion that could put both their lives in jeopardy.
355 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2002
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Josie Litton
72 books379 followersJosie Litton is the author of several NY Times and USA Today bestselling romances.
Married and living in Connecticut, she is the parent of two grown children. Becoming an empty nester has left her plenty of time to write, think about writing, plan what to write next, and read. When she isn’t doing that, she’s cooking, gardening, and traveling.
Married and living in Connecticut, she is the parent of two grown children. Becoming an empty nester has left her plenty of time to write, think about writing, plan what to write next, and read. When she isn’t doing that, she’s cooking, gardening, and traveling.
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November 11, 2017
3.5 stars
Even though this is my Random Number Generator month pick, I want to give a shout out to Becca for recommending and being responsible for putting it on my tbr. Thanks!
They stood in the silence that descended, looking at one another. Alex saw a woman of courage and honor who stirred his blood even as she won his admiration. Were he to have no concern beyond his own wishes, he would not hesitate to claim the right to both possess and protect her. For her part, Joanna saw a man who seemed to have stepped directly from a legend into her dreams. Were the world a different place, it would have been so easy to forget all else and yield to the soul-deep hunger he ignited within her.
I was a big fan of the heroine Joanna but the setting won my attention for best "character". This is set in Regency times but the author creates a fictional island and people called Akora (maybe Atlantis survivors?) and delivers big time on the descriptions. I was lost into the world the author created with such lush and detailed descriptions of the islands and their culture.
The clash of cultures between Joanna and Alex provided for some fun back and forth but what made it really fantastic was how they both respected each other, even when Alex was stating that Joanna needed to be subservient, he was admiring her strength providing a look into his true character.
There is a slight other worldly feel, the island atmosphere but also the "gifts" that Joanna and Alex's sister possess. I thought the traitor storyline could have been flushed out more and the beginning had a bit of a slow start but I think I'm too used to newer releases jumping right in instead of setting the atmosphere, which this one did.
If you're looking for something set in the 1800s but widely different, a magical feel, and two leads who challenge each, you'll want to hunt for this one. I'll definitely be continuing on in the series to see Joanna's brother and perhaps Alex's sister join in on the HEA.
Even though this is my Random Number Generator month pick, I want to give a shout out to Becca for recommending and being responsible for putting it on my tbr. Thanks!
They stood in the silence that descended, looking at one another. Alex saw a woman of courage and honor who stirred his blood even as she won his admiration. Were he to have no concern beyond his own wishes, he would not hesitate to claim the right to both possess and protect her. For her part, Joanna saw a man who seemed to have stepped directly from a legend into her dreams. Were the world a different place, it would have been so easy to forget all else and yield to the soul-deep hunger he ignited within her.
I was a big fan of the heroine Joanna but the setting won my attention for best "character". This is set in Regency times but the author creates a fictional island and people called Akora (maybe Atlantis survivors?) and delivers big time on the descriptions. I was lost into the world the author created with such lush and detailed descriptions of the islands and their culture.
The clash of cultures between Joanna and Alex provided for some fun back and forth but what made it really fantastic was how they both respected each other, even when Alex was stating that Joanna needed to be subservient, he was admiring her strength providing a look into his true character.
There is a slight other worldly feel, the island atmosphere but also the "gifts" that Joanna and Alex's sister possess. I thought the traitor storyline could have been flushed out more and the beginning had a bit of a slow start but I think I'm too used to newer releases jumping right in instead of setting the atmosphere, which this one did.
If you're looking for something set in the 1800s but widely different, a magical feel, and two leads who challenge each, you'll want to hunt for this one. I'll definitely be continuing on in the series to see Joanna's brother and perhaps Alex's sister join in on the HEA.
June 16, 2016
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Summary
Lady Joanna Hawkforte, has a family connection to the island of Akora and has always held a fascination with this place of mystery and beauty. But when her brother disappears in search of it and its been almost nine months since he left, she knows that something is dreadfully wrong. So she goes in search of the only man who can help her, Alex Darcourt. Alex is the son of a Akoran princess and a English lord. He is in England for a visit, but is planning on returning soon with intel and much need defense weapons for their home. Even though he is half English, he considers himself a true Akoran warrior. Joanna goes in search of seeking Alex's aid to help her get to the island but he practically shrugs over her request. So Joanna, knowing that her brother is in trouble, stows away on Alex's ship. She is soon discovered, but Alex aids her in helping her injury she obtained while trying to stow away and has little choice but to take her the rest of the way to Akora. While they are in search of Joanna's brother, there is also some unrest on the tranquil island of Akora. Mystery and intrigue and enemies lurking in the corners that want to destroy everything Alex holds most dear.
The Hero
Alex is a true warrior of the Akoran people. Ever since he was six, he has been training himself in honing his skills as a warrior and protecting his people and their culture. On Occasion, he has to deal with politics, since his brother is the leader of their people. Alex has always devoted himself to duty and honor. He is loyal and true to what he believes in. Alex is a hero that is delectable in many ways although he can be quite prideful and stubborn at times. I did admire how well he is committed to his passions in life. He does have a bit of alpha tendencies at times but boy are they a plus to his personality in many ways. He also has a bit of dry wit that is delectable.
The Heroine
Joanna is a woman who is intelligent and uses her own wits to get things done. She is courageous and not afraid to defend herself if its needed. She has this spark of life that is contagious and I loved seeing her independent streak coming shining out at times. She is very driven especially when it comes to family. Joanna has a talent, one that is part of her family. She can sense images and emotions of those closest to her. She senses danger and pain from her brother and she knows that she must do everything she can to find him. I like how creative she gets in this book and it was interesting seeing her build a balance of her needs and the Akoran way of life.
Plot and Story Line
Dream Island is the first book in the series, and ever since I discovered Castles In The Mist, I was intrigued by this series and I wanted more. So I couldn't help but grab this one when it became available through my library. This is Alex's story and man was it good to get back to this fun family and their delightful adventures. It starts out with quite an adventure. Our heroine, isn't one to keep sitting around and Do nothing. She likes to take action. She since Alex refuses to take her, she decides to be a bit crafty and sneak her way aboard his ship. What I liked most was seeing these two banter and the flames of heat that build between them. We also get a little add in of some mystery and danger which I found didn't over power the book but balanced out the story with the actual romance that develops. I wasn't sure how well Joanna would fit in with the Akoran culture, but she actually fits in quite well. She can be pretty willful at times, but she also knows when to let things happen. She picks her battles to fight and I liked that she respected Alex at times and didn't go over his head when it wasn't needed. The story line had some predictable moments but in many areas---there was intrigue, adventure and a few twists that had me at the edge of my seat. I loved how this author has written these books, and they add a unique element to this regency era. We have some regency romance fun of course dealing with parties, balls and of course the infamous Prinny. But Litton takes a different turn with his character. Most of the time you see him as this indulgent and selfish prince. But Josie Litton has written his character very differently. He is still selfish at times, but we see the more intellectual side of him---the damaged part of him and I liked seeing a bit more depth and I don't much about this character from the history books, however Litton has me intrigued to find out more for sure. We see some more depth of this Akoran culture this author has created, and I find myself even more intrigued than ever. I love the warrior culture, and even though the women are more shielded---they aren't abused or anything and still have their own gifts and talents that are respected by all. It was quite fun to see a bit more Greek side of things in this book. I am eager to read the rest of the series and get more of this family and the fun characters we are introduced to.
The Cover
I LOVE this cover---so mystical and beautiful. I love the fog over the island look and the colors here are just right!!
Overall View
Dream Island is a intriguing romance that brings together a mix of spices to enlighten your reading taste buds!! Full of flavor and zest and not an author you want to miss out on reading. SUPERB!
Click on Cover For Buy Links To Amazon
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Summary
Lady Joanna Hawkforte, has a family connection to the island of Akora and has always held a fascination with this place of mystery and beauty. But when her brother disappears in search of it and its been almost nine months since he left, she knows that something is dreadfully wrong. So she goes in search of the only man who can help her, Alex Darcourt. Alex is the son of a Akoran princess and a English lord. He is in England for a visit, but is planning on returning soon with intel and much need defense weapons for their home. Even though he is half English, he considers himself a true Akoran warrior. Joanna goes in search of seeking Alex's aid to help her get to the island but he practically shrugs over her request. So Joanna, knowing that her brother is in trouble, stows away on Alex's ship. She is soon discovered, but Alex aids her in helping her injury she obtained while trying to stow away and has little choice but to take her the rest of the way to Akora. While they are in search of Joanna's brother, there is also some unrest on the tranquil island of Akora. Mystery and intrigue and enemies lurking in the corners that want to destroy everything Alex holds most dear.
The Hero
Alex is a true warrior of the Akoran people. Ever since he was six, he has been training himself in honing his skills as a warrior and protecting his people and their culture. On Occasion, he has to deal with politics, since his brother is the leader of their people. Alex has always devoted himself to duty and honor. He is loyal and true to what he believes in. Alex is a hero that is delectable in many ways although he can be quite prideful and stubborn at times. I did admire how well he is committed to his passions in life. He does have a bit of alpha tendencies at times but boy are they a plus to his personality in many ways. He also has a bit of dry wit that is delectable.
The Heroine
Joanna is a woman who is intelligent and uses her own wits to get things done. She is courageous and not afraid to defend herself if its needed. She has this spark of life that is contagious and I loved seeing her independent streak coming shining out at times. She is very driven especially when it comes to family. Joanna has a talent, one that is part of her family. She can sense images and emotions of those closest to her. She senses danger and pain from her brother and she knows that she must do everything she can to find him. I like how creative she gets in this book and it was interesting seeing her build a balance of her needs and the Akoran way of life.
Plot and Story Line
Dream Island is the first book in the series, and ever since I discovered Castles In The Mist, I was intrigued by this series and I wanted more. So I couldn't help but grab this one when it became available through my library. This is Alex's story and man was it good to get back to this fun family and their delightful adventures. It starts out with quite an adventure. Our heroine, isn't one to keep sitting around and Do nothing. She likes to take action. She since Alex refuses to take her, she decides to be a bit crafty and sneak her way aboard his ship. What I liked most was seeing these two banter and the flames of heat that build between them. We also get a little add in of some mystery and danger which I found didn't over power the book but balanced out the story with the actual romance that develops. I wasn't sure how well Joanna would fit in with the Akoran culture, but she actually fits in quite well. She can be pretty willful at times, but she also knows when to let things happen. She picks her battles to fight and I liked that she respected Alex at times and didn't go over his head when it wasn't needed. The story line had some predictable moments but in many areas---there was intrigue, adventure and a few twists that had me at the edge of my seat. I loved how this author has written these books, and they add a unique element to this regency era. We have some regency romance fun of course dealing with parties, balls and of course the infamous Prinny. But Litton takes a different turn with his character. Most of the time you see him as this indulgent and selfish prince. But Josie Litton has written his character very differently. He is still selfish at times, but we see the more intellectual side of him---the damaged part of him and I liked seeing a bit more depth and I don't much about this character from the history books, however Litton has me intrigued to find out more for sure. We see some more depth of this Akoran culture this author has created, and I find myself even more intrigued than ever. I love the warrior culture, and even though the women are more shielded---they aren't abused or anything and still have their own gifts and talents that are respected by all. It was quite fun to see a bit more Greek side of things in this book. I am eager to read the rest of the series and get more of this family and the fun characters we are introduced to.
The Cover
I LOVE this cover---so mystical and beautiful. I love the fog over the island look and the colors here are just right!!
Overall View
Dream Island is a intriguing romance that brings together a mix of spices to enlighten your reading taste buds!! Full of flavor and zest and not an author you want to miss out on reading. SUPERB!
Click on Cover For Buy Links To Amazon
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February 5, 2010
It looks like I have the responsibility of being the first person to give this book a real review. I hope I don't let anyone down. :=)
Dream Island is a fun and slightly magical romance, following the adventures of Lady Joanna Hawkforte as she attempts to find her brother, Royce, who went missing while trying to gain access to the island of Akora, an isolated kingdom that discourages foreign visitors. At first, Joanna tries to be diplomatic in her attempts to get help from Alex, a British nobleman and Akoran prince, but when he refuses to help her she stows away on board his ship.
As it turns out, Joanna has a psychic gift for being able to find people and things. This gift, combined with her determination to march brazenly into the thick of any conflict, gets her into a lot of trouble. It also wins her the affection, admiration, and exasperation of the prince of Akora.
My only real complaint about this story was that the made-up kingdom of Akora did not come alive for me the way I hoped it would. As an outsider traveling into a new world, I expected a bit more life and color in describing the landscape, culture, and people of this kingdom. Instead, it felt a bit like a black and white sketch...cultural tidbits hinted at but never filled in.
Dream Island is an entertaining romance, full of adventure and passion. I would recommend it to romance readers, especially those who enjoy a dash of paranormal.
Dream Island is a fun and slightly magical romance, following the adventures of Lady Joanna Hawkforte as she attempts to find her brother, Royce, who went missing while trying to gain access to the island of Akora, an isolated kingdom that discourages foreign visitors. At first, Joanna tries to be diplomatic in her attempts to get help from Alex, a British nobleman and Akoran prince, but when he refuses to help her she stows away on board his ship.
As it turns out, Joanna has a psychic gift for being able to find people and things. This gift, combined with her determination to march brazenly into the thick of any conflict, gets her into a lot of trouble. It also wins her the affection, admiration, and exasperation of the prince of Akora.
My only real complaint about this story was that the made-up kingdom of Akora did not come alive for me the way I hoped it would. As an outsider traveling into a new world, I expected a bit more life and color in describing the landscape, culture, and people of this kingdom. Instead, it felt a bit like a black and white sketch...cultural tidbits hinted at but never filled in.
Dream Island is an entertaining romance, full of adventure and passion. I would recommend it to romance readers, especially those who enjoy a dash of paranormal.
March 7, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was so different from any other historical I’ve read, and I loved it! It started out like a typical Victorian read, but everything picked up and got crazy (in a good way) once Jo was discovered on Alex’s ship. I loved Akora and especially how once there, Alex literally shed his English gentleman facade and got right back to where he was most comfortable— in his Akoran garb complete with sword! ⚔️
He really brought Jason Momoa to mind for me just because he had to be able to navigate England, but also look and feel like an ancient warrior who could kill you in 2 seconds flat lol. But regardless, those aspects alone are what made Alex such a unique and compelling HR hero. And Jo was awesome too with her dedication to her brother and not letting anything stop her from finding him. They made a great team! ❤️
I highly recommend this one to any HR fan who wouldn’t mind a change of scenery, a bit of supernatural, action/adventure, and of course, sexy romance. 😍
This was so different from any other historical I’ve read, and I loved it! It started out like a typical Victorian read, but everything picked up and got crazy (in a good way) once Jo was discovered on Alex’s ship. I loved Akora and especially how once there, Alex literally shed his English gentleman facade and got right back to where he was most comfortable— in his Akoran garb complete with sword! ⚔️
He really brought Jason Momoa to mind for me just because he had to be able to navigate England, but also look and feel like an ancient warrior who could kill you in 2 seconds flat lol. But regardless, those aspects alone are what made Alex such a unique and compelling HR hero. And Jo was awesome too with her dedication to her brother and not letting anything stop her from finding him. They made a great team! ❤️
I highly recommend this one to any HR fan who wouldn’t mind a change of scenery, a bit of supernatural, action/adventure, and of course, sexy romance. 😍
September 11, 2020
I absolutely love this book. Strong willed woman who will do anything for her family. Refuses to live by society standards. The tension between her and the man who helps her along the way is quite fascinating and ultimately beautiful as to what it turns into.
If you like romance, adventure, strong willed women, historical romance, and fiction based on real places this is the one for you.
If you like romance, adventure, strong willed women, historical romance, and fiction based on real places this is the one for you.
February 10, 2017
Ik sta niet te trappelen om de rest van de trilogie te lezen. Waarom niet? Dat lees je binnenkort op www.floorflawless.com
October 3, 2020
Ummm this was a weird book. Part kind of Regency romance, part political mystery that is set in an alternative Great Britain with a fantastical new country as an enemy or friend? I'll pass on the series. 1/5 stars
March 28, 2021
I picked this up after being so impressed with this author's Dream of Me trilogy. A mystical island setting was a bit off-putting but I am so glad I took a chance. Another wonderful story, well written with amazing characters and a compelling story. On to the next book in this series.
August 29, 2017
Too delicious
Josie Litton has done it again, and again, and again. This was a big, sexy, adult fairytale. Josie doesn't disappoint. I can't wait to start another of her books.
Josie Litton has done it again, and again, and again. This was a big, sexy, adult fairytale. Josie doesn't disappoint. I can't wait to start another of her books.
July 4, 2014
this is not what I expected from this book at all.
&why is hawkforte in here? wasn’t that in Dream of Me?
oh boy, this girl has powers too.
the speech is sometimes modern.
I noticed very soon in here that this book was wordy. in other words, it’s a tad boring to read. seeing too many words on the page makes you wanna skim&scan.
I was instantly disappointed that he sounded just like an Englishman, and had been getting with Englishwomen, particularly that stupid widow.
‘”you cannot possibly expect me to just sit back &do nothing. I have waited far2long &risked too much 2bear that.” the moment the words were uttered she knew she had made a mistake.’ she didn’t say anything wrong. certainly not enough 4him to come striding across the room&grab her.
prince had an estranged wife. married someone else? what! way to hit us with that surprise!
freckles fade in that short of a time period?! mine haven’t faded in almost 20 years, much less in one trip on the ocean.
this book can be so confusing at times. voice saing Joanna and daughter while she’s in the ocean, but they don’t really explain it. I mean obviously her parents are saying “daughter” but who’s saying Joanna, and better yet how is it possible? is she imagining it or what?
I don’t like how the author switches from one character’s perspective to another with no warning. that can also be confusing.
I get that the author wants characters to bond, but Kassandra being curious/welcoming/nice to what she thinks is her brother’s concubine is unrealistic and stupid and just wrong. who would do that?
his sister has powers too. my goodness.
im not buying that he’s attracted to her &has to stay away from her because he wants her. ‘the idea of her being sad or afraid or in want caused something inside him2twist painfully.’ scoff!
‘but even lionesses had bad moments.’
oh boy this crap is annoying. he’s holding her hand when shes sleping &when he lets go, she grabs onto it.
‘4this woman, he wud sit thru the remaining hours of the night, heedless of his own needs,&simply hold her hand. rather2his surprise,that was enough.4now.’
‘sida made a small sound suspiciously like a snicker but 1 quick, hard glance from Joanna left the woman looking abashed. “I must speak w/prince alexandros,” joana sed again, this time very firmly. she raised her head as she spoke&looked straight at Kassandra.’ way2 act rude. who do u think u r? ur playing the role of concubine.
prinny kept being mentioned&I had no idea who it was.
‘whippet body.’ I wanna know 1 person who knows what that means.
simply finding something/someone &being able to see&feel what they’re seeing/feeling are too very different things.
“please to wait 4 prince alexandros 2take you.” that’s a weird way 2 say that.
the 1st time they kissed/almost made love was random. which isn’t romantic.
im not buying comments like these at all-‘he had known feminine beauty in many forms but nvr had loveliness moved him as it did now.’ or that she affected him like no other. im so tired of comments like that. it’s like they’re less believable the more I hear them.
“you are…superb.” dumb&modern.
she says earlier that she knew or at least thought she did, of what went on between a man&woman. then later with alex, she’s like “more…really?”
why are we just now hearing of that memory of her parents over halfway through the book?
‘she smiled, country girl that she was.’ what does being from the country have to do with her smiling or what they’re doing?
a razor &a hand towel. how modern-sounding.
‘he spoke very gently, his voice a caress. as implacable as all his caresses.’
calling him hector was in no way an insult, or saying “he died by it, because other, lesser men were not so noble.” that sounded like a compliment. the whole thing did. it should have been worded differently if you were shooting 4an insult.
they talk in a shortened way throughout this book, which doesn’t sound accurate-“Figure out where Royce is.”
you call yourself sensible but then say you plodded through muddy fields &birthed calves.
you know how to sail? how would a lady know that?! the image of her sailing alone 2 that island was a stupid one. she should let the men handle it. she’s just getting n the way.
“iota” and “bedazzled” has no place in a historic book.
‘they sounded like thunder but in fact they were very faint. &still some distance off.’ how is that possible for voices to sound like thunder, meaning they’re loud, and then faint. that’s a contradiction.
sometimes the speech is modern&all wrong and it just jars you from the story, and other times josie is capable of writing such eloquent and well-spoken sentences that make it seem like we’re delving into a historic world.
&other times the writing isn’t good-like when she thought they were bull-men. I actually had to go back&read that part. I was like oh no, there’s mystical creatures in here. &this sentence wasn’t good-‘the top of his head was coming off.’ I thought he was being beaten, not morphing into Rambo &wanting 2go on a killing spree.
the writing is also confusing at times, too. –“of far more matter were the other 3.”
im getting heartily sick of Joanna recalling hawkforte and comparing it to akora.
“I wonder, back there n the cave, would u have taken ur turn or wud u have been unable?” that didn't sound like something Joanna would say. and it wasn't the best-sounding insult.
‘she was a hawkforte.” “she was of hawkforte.” what is so special about it??
‘”can you swim?” the question was reasonable but it startled her all the same. so basic a part of her &yet he did not know it. she answered simple. “yes.”’ weird!! some stuff in here is so weird.
when she goes to reach for his knife when he’s sleeping to cut their bound hands, and he suddenly wakens and clamps down on her hand, saying “joanna..” what did he think she was doing? did he really think she was about to kill him or something? and if so, saying “Joanna..” with trailing dots isn’t the appropriate response. also, this-‘for just an instant, he was tempted to refuse, to keep her tied close to him. an unworthy thought. an impossible wish. the deed done, he rose.’ that’s an example of how annoying/not good the writing can be in here. sometimes there were shorty choppy sentences and many cases of weird sentence structures and writing and they just don’t make for good writing.
“talk up one side of the mountain and down the other” comment was wayy modern as is several other things in here. and the way she shortens sentences down is so modern. like she says “die first” instead of id rather die first. its all wrong.
I hate how the author just skipped over Joanna leaving. I wanted his reaction or if he watched her go!
the comment about “we get The Times” was also modern.
what kind of name is Mme. Dupres?? I thought it was a typo at first.
I was honestly disappointed with this book. I expected so much more. when I first read the description for this book a long time ago, I was so excited and interested in reading it. I thought it would be set in a mystical, enchanted world. and I thought it would be unlike other books. wrong! first of all, it started out in England. alex sounded just like an English lord. it also started off kind of boring. there were so many words on the page and I really felt like skimming some of it. I think his attraction to her came on kind of suddenly. I cant believe Litton mostly brushed over the romantic scenes. how disappointing! I hate when authors do that. it made the book not as good. also, where exactly are her &alex living? I thought they would be in Akora, but it seems like they mostly stay in England.
overall, this wasn't very interesting, was on the boring side, and just a disappointment.
&why is hawkforte in here? wasn’t that in Dream of Me?
oh boy, this girl has powers too.
the speech is sometimes modern.
I noticed very soon in here that this book was wordy. in other words, it’s a tad boring to read. seeing too many words on the page makes you wanna skim&scan.
I was instantly disappointed that he sounded just like an Englishman, and had been getting with Englishwomen, particularly that stupid widow.
‘”you cannot possibly expect me to just sit back &do nothing. I have waited far2long &risked too much 2bear that.” the moment the words were uttered she knew she had made a mistake.’ she didn’t say anything wrong. certainly not enough 4him to come striding across the room&grab her.
prince had an estranged wife. married someone else? what! way to hit us with that surprise!
freckles fade in that short of a time period?! mine haven’t faded in almost 20 years, much less in one trip on the ocean.
this book can be so confusing at times. voice saing Joanna and daughter while she’s in the ocean, but they don’t really explain it. I mean obviously her parents are saying “daughter” but who’s saying Joanna, and better yet how is it possible? is she imagining it or what?
I don’t like how the author switches from one character’s perspective to another with no warning. that can also be confusing.
I get that the author wants characters to bond, but Kassandra being curious/welcoming/nice to what she thinks is her brother’s concubine is unrealistic and stupid and just wrong. who would do that?
his sister has powers too. my goodness.
im not buying that he’s attracted to her &has to stay away from her because he wants her. ‘the idea of her being sad or afraid or in want caused something inside him2twist painfully.’ scoff!
‘but even lionesses had bad moments.’
oh boy this crap is annoying. he’s holding her hand when shes sleping &when he lets go, she grabs onto it.
‘4this woman, he wud sit thru the remaining hours of the night, heedless of his own needs,&simply hold her hand. rather2his surprise,that was enough.4now.’
‘sida made a small sound suspiciously like a snicker but 1 quick, hard glance from Joanna left the woman looking abashed. “I must speak w/prince alexandros,” joana sed again, this time very firmly. she raised her head as she spoke&looked straight at Kassandra.’ way2 act rude. who do u think u r? ur playing the role of concubine.
prinny kept being mentioned&I had no idea who it was.
‘whippet body.’ I wanna know 1 person who knows what that means.
simply finding something/someone &being able to see&feel what they’re seeing/feeling are too very different things.
“please to wait 4 prince alexandros 2take you.” that’s a weird way 2 say that.
the 1st time they kissed/almost made love was random. which isn’t romantic.
im not buying comments like these at all-‘he had known feminine beauty in many forms but nvr had loveliness moved him as it did now.’ or that she affected him like no other. im so tired of comments like that. it’s like they’re less believable the more I hear them.
“you are…superb.” dumb&modern.
she says earlier that she knew or at least thought she did, of what went on between a man&woman. then later with alex, she’s like “more…really?”
why are we just now hearing of that memory of her parents over halfway through the book?
‘she smiled, country girl that she was.’ what does being from the country have to do with her smiling or what they’re doing?
a razor &a hand towel. how modern-sounding.
‘he spoke very gently, his voice a caress. as implacable as all his caresses.’
calling him hector was in no way an insult, or saying “he died by it, because other, lesser men were not so noble.” that sounded like a compliment. the whole thing did. it should have been worded differently if you were shooting 4an insult.
they talk in a shortened way throughout this book, which doesn’t sound accurate-“Figure out where Royce is.”
you call yourself sensible but then say you plodded through muddy fields &birthed calves.
you know how to sail? how would a lady know that?! the image of her sailing alone 2 that island was a stupid one. she should let the men handle it. she’s just getting n the way.
“iota” and “bedazzled” has no place in a historic book.
‘they sounded like thunder but in fact they were very faint. &still some distance off.’ how is that possible for voices to sound like thunder, meaning they’re loud, and then faint. that’s a contradiction.
sometimes the speech is modern&all wrong and it just jars you from the story, and other times josie is capable of writing such eloquent and well-spoken sentences that make it seem like we’re delving into a historic world.
&other times the writing isn’t good-like when she thought they were bull-men. I actually had to go back&read that part. I was like oh no, there’s mystical creatures in here. &this sentence wasn’t good-‘the top of his head was coming off.’ I thought he was being beaten, not morphing into Rambo &wanting 2go on a killing spree.
the writing is also confusing at times, too. –“of far more matter were the other 3.”
im getting heartily sick of Joanna recalling hawkforte and comparing it to akora.
“I wonder, back there n the cave, would u have taken ur turn or wud u have been unable?” that didn't sound like something Joanna would say. and it wasn't the best-sounding insult.
‘she was a hawkforte.” “she was of hawkforte.” what is so special about it??
‘”can you swim?” the question was reasonable but it startled her all the same. so basic a part of her &yet he did not know it. she answered simple. “yes.”’ weird!! some stuff in here is so weird.
when she goes to reach for his knife when he’s sleeping to cut their bound hands, and he suddenly wakens and clamps down on her hand, saying “joanna..” what did he think she was doing? did he really think she was about to kill him or something? and if so, saying “Joanna..” with trailing dots isn’t the appropriate response. also, this-‘for just an instant, he was tempted to refuse, to keep her tied close to him. an unworthy thought. an impossible wish. the deed done, he rose.’ that’s an example of how annoying/not good the writing can be in here. sometimes there were shorty choppy sentences and many cases of weird sentence structures and writing and they just don’t make for good writing.
“talk up one side of the mountain and down the other” comment was wayy modern as is several other things in here. and the way she shortens sentences down is so modern. like she says “die first” instead of id rather die first. its all wrong.
I hate how the author just skipped over Joanna leaving. I wanted his reaction or if he watched her go!
the comment about “we get The Times” was also modern.
what kind of name is Mme. Dupres?? I thought it was a typo at first.
I was honestly disappointed with this book. I expected so much more. when I first read the description for this book a long time ago, I was so excited and interested in reading it. I thought it would be set in a mystical, enchanted world. and I thought it would be unlike other books. wrong! first of all, it started out in England. alex sounded just like an English lord. it also started off kind of boring. there were so many words on the page and I really felt like skimming some of it. I think his attraction to her came on kind of suddenly. I cant believe Litton mostly brushed over the romantic scenes. how disappointing! I hate when authors do that. it made the book not as good. also, where exactly are her &alex living? I thought they would be in Akora, but it seems like they mostly stay in England.
overall, this wasn't very interesting, was on the boring side, and just a disappointment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2019
Lady Joanna Hawkforte was orphaned early. She and her older brother Royce are very close. When Royce takes a trip for what she thinks is the British (?) Ministry to try and discover/gain admittance to the island kingdom of Akora (east of Gibraltar in the Mediterranean) and fails to return on time, she seeks out Lord Alex Darcourt in Prinny's party. Alex is also half Akoran and a prince. They are trying to shore up their neutral position and squelch an internal rebellion. Akora is VERY secretive and has the reputation that any who do make it to their shores never return alive. Joanna knows more about Akora than most - one of her ancestors settled there and sent home some artifacts that she and Royce studied together.
Alex is half English nobility and half brother to the ruler. When Joanna stows away on Alex's boat, he reluctantly agrees to take her to Akora if she pretends to be his mistress. Joanna has extra powers from her ancestors and she feels she can find Royce if she's close. Alex's sister also has the power to see into the future - also a legacy from early Hawkforte. They find Royce, foil the rebellion on Akora, fall in love, and form a deep alliance. Very well written. Some well written discreet love scenes.
Alex is half English nobility and half brother to the ruler. When Joanna stows away on Alex's boat, he reluctantly agrees to take her to Akora if she pretends to be his mistress. Joanna has extra powers from her ancestors and she feels she can find Royce if she's close. Alex's sister also has the power to see into the future - also a legacy from early Hawkforte. They find Royce, foil the rebellion on Akora, fall in love, and form a deep alliance. Very well written. Some well written discreet love scenes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2018
I love a strong female lead character and this one was exactly that. I liked the story line and all the characters. I like that this author has women in these stories with special gifts. It allows for a neat storyline. I also liked that this book didn’t end with a baby between the main characters who fall in love. Often in romance novels there is a certain formula, while it works it can get boring always having it end the same way. This book definitely had some ingredients that are in a lot of romance novels, but I liked that it ended differently. I don’t think you will be bored reading this book.
February 14, 2023
Hawkefort, from the Viking Trilogy :>) (though you don't need to have read them)! When not in England, the setting is somewhat fantastical (Ankora doesn’t exist and is fabled and legendary only in the story) and really well done. The only fantasy elements are Ankora and Johanna’s (and Kassandra’s) gift. Love Josie Litton’s unique imagination and writing style. The characters are perfect, Johanna is strong and stubborn and capable, Alex 100% the sexy gentleman. The love scenes are romantic but fairly tame. Not a lot of stress, angst, or excitement, but the pacing is even and it’s a lovely tale, well told.
February 3, 2019
I think my problem was that there might have been a good story here, if it ever got around to being told. There were so many elements and characters and storylines being thrown around that I just started to not care about most of them. Then there's is the fact that our heroine starts as a pretty tough and admirable woman who will do anything to find her brother...but she slowly turns into a naive child who gets distracted by just about everything. It became very frustration and since I didn't care for the characters or story it was not difficult to put down and forget about this one.
May 19, 2017
A fine tale
This is a good story,although the writing is a bit stilted. The heroine shows away to the mysterious closed kingdom of Akoros to rescue her brother and becomes the concubine in name of the Prince. This soon turns to concubine in fact and they have various adventures in rescue of her brother. The characters were fine, the adventure was fine, the Romance predictable. It is a fine story but not a great one.
This is a good story,although the writing is a bit stilted. The heroine shows away to the mysterious closed kingdom of Akoros to rescue her brother and becomes the concubine in name of the Prince. This soon turns to concubine in fact and they have various adventures in rescue of her brother. The characters were fine, the adventure was fine, the Romance predictable. It is a fine story but not a great one.
September 7, 2023
It has been a while since I have read this historical romance set on a fictional island, but I remember that I did not like the hero. He was too cold and aloof to the heroine. Very often he behaved like a jerk.
I liked the heroine’s single-mindedness- she unwaveringly did everything the had to do, to find her brother and save him.
The romance between the two main characters wasn’t something special- again, I didn’t like the hero‘s character.
I liked the heroine’s single-mindedness- she unwaveringly did everything the had to do, to find her brother and save him.
The romance between the two main characters wasn’t something special- again, I didn’t like the hero‘s character.
March 23, 2020
Real rating: 3.5
Look I knew what I was getting into when I started this book. I wanted something easy and fun and reminiscent. The world building was good but oh man... There were pacing issues for sure. Pov changed from one character to the next in just a matter of paragraphs and was very jarring. 2002 was a lawless time y'all.
Look I knew what I was getting into when I started this book. I wanted something easy and fun and reminiscent. The world building was good but oh man... There were pacing issues for sure. Pov changed from one character to the next in just a matter of paragraphs and was very jarring. 2002 was a lawless time y'all.
July 21, 2017
Read this in college like 10 years ago
May 5, 2019
Easy reading.
Love story as old as time. A wonderful series to read and dream upon. Now on to the next one.
Love story as old as time. A wonderful series to read and dream upon. Now on to the next one.
May 31, 2019
Not great literature, but a nice story with just enough intrigue to keep me reading... ended enough that I'm going to move on to other things.
October 9, 2020
A typical candle light story. Easy to read.
May 22, 2023
Predictable, but a very sweet and satisfying read.
May 29, 2025
bastante más fantasía de la que me esperaba. sorpresa grata
January 25, 2023
Nothing will stop the heroine from finding her brother, certainly not society rules about ladylike decorum and not the mysterious hero. She knows that her brother was last seen on an expedition to the secretive country of Akora before disappearing without a trace. And she knows that her only means of reaching him his the hero.
As a half bred, he's been designated an ambassador or sorts for his country and England but in actuality he is a spy. Rumors of English hostility have driven him into the snake pit of English society to sooth over any ideas of Akora take over as well as to gather information about any potential bad blood between the country. He is a very cool and calm man who's loyalty to his country and his brother king is absolute. Even if he wanted to help the heroine's cause his vow to keep Akora politics secrets prevent him from doing so.
So, much as it pains him, he turns her away. The heroine, after a moment of heartache and hopelessness, decides to up the anti. She manages to steal onboard on their guarded ships. Discovered by the hero 2 days later, wounded and starving, the heroine is scared that she'll be tossed over board. But the hero, as furious as he is by her behavior, tends her wounds and sees her fed. See, he might believe in the obedience of women, but that can't stop the admiration and understanding for the heroine's actions in defense of her brother. Her loyalty is something that he can relate with and her courage is something that sparks tender feelings in him for her. Feelings that quickly turn to desire as the man known for his composure and restraint finds himself battling daily not to kiss her again.
Arriving at Akora, he informs her that she will not die (as is rumored for any outsider caught trespassing) and instead will pretend to be his lover for the duration of her stay. The heroine at first baulks at the idea of serving this man but in the end she'll do anything for her brother. Despite the hero's adamant refusal of any outsider being on Akora without the kinds knowledge, the heroine absolutely knows her brother is indeed in the country and worse is being kept prisoner.
The hero may not like the idea of a rebellion yet politics are unsteady in current times. Someone wanting to see Akora evolve to match the industrial times while others struggle to maintain tradition. The hero himself is a little of both. He loves his country, wants the culture and traditions to remain but knows that Akora must keep up with the world else be left behind or worse.
The heroine also is something of a contradiction. On one hand, he dislikes stubborn and independent women, rather of the belief a women should be quiet and obedient something the heroine is certainly not. Yet on the other hand, he comes to care greatly for all those same qualities as well as her courage and vulnerability. She manages to chip away at the otherwise cold and distant hero and before long, he doesn't want to imagine his world without her in it. But his loyalty must first be to his country and her's must be to her brother. When they find the brother and see that he's been imprisoned by someone of the Akora, the distrust and questions put a wall between the hero and heroine.
She leaves the island with her brother only to meet the hero a few months later back in England. It's there that they begin to unravel the treason and the plots to see both England and Akora damaged by war. But it's plain to see that while the hero is loyal to Akora, he's in love with the heroine and no matter what happens, he will chose her over anything else in this world.
Good book, if a bit slow. That's generally been the theme of this author from the books I've read of hers so far. They have heart and passion but it just seems like something is missing. Don't get me wrong, I liked this book as I liked the other in the series but it's didn't blow me away. I admired the heroine though she was that typical 'I can do it' sort of women who defied reason in the pursuit of something important to her. And I empathized with the hero in both being frustrated by her recklessness and grudgingly proud of it. Now the hero was something different. I loved this hero. I adored that mysterious, ask me no questions I tell you no lies approach to his personality. He kept secrets very well both about Akora as well as himself but something about the heroine draws them out of him. He makes an effort to try to open up to her and that was sweet. He was totally calm and in control and that aura certainly radiated from the pages. Over all it was a decent book. I did read the series out of order but felt like this book as well as the other can stand as individuals as well as part of a series.
As a half bred, he's been designated an ambassador or sorts for his country and England but in actuality he is a spy. Rumors of English hostility have driven him into the snake pit of English society to sooth over any ideas of Akora take over as well as to gather information about any potential bad blood between the country. He is a very cool and calm man who's loyalty to his country and his brother king is absolute. Even if he wanted to help the heroine's cause his vow to keep Akora politics secrets prevent him from doing so.
So, much as it pains him, he turns her away. The heroine, after a moment of heartache and hopelessness, decides to up the anti. She manages to steal onboard on their guarded ships. Discovered by the hero 2 days later, wounded and starving, the heroine is scared that she'll be tossed over board. But the hero, as furious as he is by her behavior, tends her wounds and sees her fed. See, he might believe in the obedience of women, but that can't stop the admiration and understanding for the heroine's actions in defense of her brother. Her loyalty is something that he can relate with and her courage is something that sparks tender feelings in him for her. Feelings that quickly turn to desire as the man known for his composure and restraint finds himself battling daily not to kiss her again.
Arriving at Akora, he informs her that she will not die (as is rumored for any outsider caught trespassing) and instead will pretend to be his lover for the duration of her stay. The heroine at first baulks at the idea of serving this man but in the end she'll do anything for her brother. Despite the hero's adamant refusal of any outsider being on Akora without the kinds knowledge, the heroine absolutely knows her brother is indeed in the country and worse is being kept prisoner.
The hero may not like the idea of a rebellion yet politics are unsteady in current times. Someone wanting to see Akora evolve to match the industrial times while others struggle to maintain tradition. The hero himself is a little of both. He loves his country, wants the culture and traditions to remain but knows that Akora must keep up with the world else be left behind or worse.
The heroine also is something of a contradiction. On one hand, he dislikes stubborn and independent women, rather of the belief a women should be quiet and obedient something the heroine is certainly not. Yet on the other hand, he comes to care greatly for all those same qualities as well as her courage and vulnerability. She manages to chip away at the otherwise cold and distant hero and before long, he doesn't want to imagine his world without her in it. But his loyalty must first be to his country and her's must be to her brother. When they find the brother and see that he's been imprisoned by someone of the Akora, the distrust and questions put a wall between the hero and heroine.
She leaves the island with her brother only to meet the hero a few months later back in England. It's there that they begin to unravel the treason and the plots to see both England and Akora damaged by war. But it's plain to see that while the hero is loyal to Akora, he's in love with the heroine and no matter what happens, he will chose her over anything else in this world.
Good book, if a bit slow. That's generally been the theme of this author from the books I've read of hers so far. They have heart and passion but it just seems like something is missing. Don't get me wrong, I liked this book as I liked the other in the series but it's didn't blow me away. I admired the heroine though she was that typical 'I can do it' sort of women who defied reason in the pursuit of something important to her. And I empathized with the hero in both being frustrated by her recklessness and grudgingly proud of it. Now the hero was something different. I loved this hero. I adored that mysterious, ask me no questions I tell you no lies approach to his personality. He kept secrets very well both about Akora as well as himself but something about the heroine draws them out of him. He makes an effort to try to open up to her and that was sweet. He was totally calm and in control and that aura certainly radiated from the pages. Over all it was a decent book. I did read the series out of order but felt like this book as well as the other can stand as individuals as well as part of a series.
March 27, 2013
This is the first book in another trilogy by Josie Litton that seems to go by two names. Either “Akora Trilogy” or “Medieval Trilogy”, the last of which is odd because it isn’t medieval, except for maybe they are referring to their time on Akora? If you haven’t first read this author’s Viking & Saxon series, then I would recommend that. They make some mention to the Hawkforte’s, but nothing you would need to have read the books to understand. The main reason that you should read them first is because they were A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
Lady Joanna Hawkforte is looking for he brother, Royce, who left nine months ago to go to Akora. Akora is a warrior island nation that kills any and all visitors. Royce should have been back six months ago and Lady Joanna is understandably distressed. Royce is the only family that Joanna has left. Joanna leaves Hawkforte for London and tries every avenue she can find to get information about Royce. Her last option is to pursue information through Lord Darcourt who is a decedent of the only known survivor to land on Akora. Lord Darcourt snubs Joanna in front of the ton and leaves Joanna no choice but to stow away on his ship as he leaves to go back to Akora. That is all I will say because the rest is all the intrigue of discovery of Akora and the treachery of both Akorans and the English.
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the Viking & Saxon series, but perhaps some of that was that I was only able to snag small pieces of time here and there to read this. Perhaps I wasn’t able to immerse myself as much as I wanted. I enjoyed all the Akora stuff, but I felt like the time between Darcourt and Joanna was a little flat. I am however looking forward to the third book which is the Vanax and Brianna.
For other Josie Litton reviews, visit my blog at: http://bibliobibulireviews.blogspot.com/
Lady Joanna Hawkforte is looking for he brother, Royce, who left nine months ago to go to Akora. Akora is a warrior island nation that kills any and all visitors. Royce should have been back six months ago and Lady Joanna is understandably distressed. Royce is the only family that Joanna has left. Joanna leaves Hawkforte for London and tries every avenue she can find to get information about Royce. Her last option is to pursue information through Lord Darcourt who is a decedent of the only known survivor to land on Akora. Lord Darcourt snubs Joanna in front of the ton and leaves Joanna no choice but to stow away on his ship as he leaves to go back to Akora. That is all I will say because the rest is all the intrigue of discovery of Akora and the treachery of both Akorans and the English.
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the Viking & Saxon series, but perhaps some of that was that I was only able to snag small pieces of time here and there to read this. Perhaps I wasn’t able to immerse myself as much as I wanted. I enjoyed all the Akora stuff, but I felt like the time between Darcourt and Joanna was a little flat. I am however looking forward to the third book which is the Vanax and Brianna.
For other Josie Litton reviews, visit my blog at: http://bibliobibulireviews.blogspot.com/
June 25, 2013
This is the first book in the Akora series and my first book from Josie Litton. It's the story of Lady Joanna Hawkforte, in an attempt to find her brother Royce she finds herself in the mysterious Island of Akora. Never has a xenos or outsider as far as she knows has step foot on the island and lived. (I'm not sure I spelled that right.)Lord Alexander Darcourt is an Akoran worrier that has refused Lady Hawkforte to help her find her brother and it is his ship she has stowed away in. Putting both of them in danger and turmoil as emotions and passion grows within them both.
I think Ms. Litton did a great job with incorporating a new world in to an already established regency era. The details is beautiful but a times I couldn't seem to pick up the book. If a book truly captures me I'll finish it withing a few days or weeks but this one took more. It might have just been me but I'm over due in the library just so I could finish.
I think Ms. Litton did a great job with incorporating a new world in to an already established regency era. The details is beautiful but a times I couldn't seem to pick up the book. If a book truly captures me I'll finish it withing a few days or weeks but this one took more. It might have just been me but I'm over due in the library just so I could finish.
December 30, 2011
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I don't wanna start off by comparing her other books which I thought were excellent to this one or except every book to be like Dream Of Me...
I first read Dream of Me and I loved it. I have read it over and over. I also read the other two books to that story. Dream of Me was the best by far. I bought this book and thought it was an ok read still very entertaining and I like that she made up a fantasy island that everyone would love to see and visit. It took awhile for Joanna and Alex to get together but the book is still worth it, I have the next book to this story and I hope that i will enjoy it as well. I highly recommend Dream of Me.
Also recommended: Dream of Me Believe in Me Come Back to Me
I don't wanna start off by comparing her other books which I thought were excellent to this one or except every book to be like Dream Of Me...
I first read Dream of Me and I loved it. I have read it over and over. I also read the other two books to that story. Dream of Me was the best by far. I bought this book and thought it was an ok read still very entertaining and I like that she made up a fantasy island that everyone would love to see and visit. It took awhile for Joanna and Alex to get together but the book is still worth it, I have the next book to this story and I hope that i will enjoy it as well. I highly recommend Dream of Me.
Also recommended: Dream of Me Believe in Me Come Back to Me
June 1, 2013
A surprisingly good read! This was given to me secondhand and I decided to give it a whirl. Despite the extremely bland packaging, this was quite a delightful story, delightful being the operative word. I really enjoyed the story and look forward to reading the rest of the series, however, I can't give it 4 stars because the love scenes were too white-washed, PG 13, for me. After reading romantic masterpiece's by Brenda Joyce and Virginia Henley, Litton's love scenes just weren't up to par.
But that's just a little nitpicking by me. It really is a great romance novel, I recommend it!
But that's just a little nitpicking by me. It really is a great romance novel, I recommend it!
August 25, 2016
For its genre, it's well done. I found this book harder and harder to put down! It has just a touch of the super-natural (which really just sort of seemed like a convenience for the author, but it worked ok nonetheless). Sometimes the writing was a little tricky--I had to re-read to understand who was saying what exactly, but mostly it was alright.
The love story between the main characters really swept me away. It's my favourite kind really.
The love story between the main characters really swept me away. It's my favourite kind really.
August 20, 2021
Me ha gustado más de lo que esperaba, esta autora tiene un estilo de escritura muy atractivo y dulce que te invita a leer sin parar. La historia que hay tras el romance también es muy interesante, siempre mantiene la intriga sobre lo que va a pasar.
La nota en realidad es un 3,5 por ciertas cosas que no puedo contar sin hacer spoilers, pero la lectura se disfruta mucho. Recomendable para cualquier aficionado al género romántico.
La nota en realidad es un 3,5 por ciertas cosas que no puedo contar sin hacer spoilers, pero la lectura se disfruta mucho. Recomendable para cualquier aficionado al género romántico.
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