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Boring. 47% into it and haven't seen any quality in any of the characters that makes me think they have any investigative talents. I'll finish it because I paid for it, but it is really ho-hum so far. I understand setting up the framework for the series, but I'm beyond done with that.

I'm really enjoying both Garret and Tamsin and I cannot wait to see how they manage to get together with such a huge difference in their status. This is the first historical romance I've read in a long while where I felt the overall star-rating was going to be higher than 3 or 3.5. But, I always love Shana Galen's books.

Delightful beginning. Four brothers - sons of an Irish Earl - need to shore up the family coffers by one of them marrying an heiress with at least 30,000 pounds in dowry. Liam, the heir, is everything an aristocrat should be. Daire, the youngest, is also the smartest and a whiz with investments. Killian, third in line, is the tortured artist. Garret, 2nd in line and our current hero, feels he has no special skill

This is a great, chilling read, but it's driving me nuts. One chapter is the current time and events, and the next chapter starts out, "One year earlier". It's a pain to try to keep it all straight. Maybe that will end soon and we'll stay in the current time.

Exciting - Fun - I do so hate this is the last book of the series.

I loved this book - just can't seem to get time to write my review.

I have finished this book - and it was a good read - I just haven't had time to write a review yet. When I do, it will be 4-stars

Well - the review is going to be interesting. I definitely don't understand those 5-star reviews.

I'm still trying to figure out exactly what Hannah is supposed to be. She evidently works for Queen Victoria, but hasn't met the lady. I'm assuming the Duchess is her 'handler', but I'm not sure how that works. It sort of boggles my mind to think that the straight-laced Queen Victoria would sanction out-and-out murder and basically women's lib.

Referring to duchess as my lady and duke as lord or my lord

How did the duchess come to inherit all the money and properties? Her husband died - where is the new duke? Something is off with all of that.

The duke is constantly referred to as Lieutenant General. In England, the proper form of address for a man who holds both the title of a duke and the military rank of Lieutenant General would be to use his ducal title in most instances. When addressing him formally, you would refer to him as "Your Grace". In a military context, however, he might be addressed by his rank, which would simply be "General".

I HATE cliffhangers!!!! This author writes two series that I love. She has released a new book in each series within a month of each other (March 29 & May 2) and both of them are cliffhangers. This one I could sort of live with the cliffhanger and a resolution in the next book - but the other one, there was plenty of chaff in that book where you could remove it and do the entire thing in one book.

Forget what I said in the previous update - there is a wedding - it just wasn't what I expected.

NO WEDDING IN THIS BOOK. Unless I have already purchased the next book in this series - I am done!

Has anyone other than me noticed that the books are getting shorter and shorter - but the price is staying the same?

I am just past the 60% mark and have seriously considered DNFing this book since about the 25% mark. I am sick to death of India's insecurities and believing anything Matt's aunt has to say about her being unsuitable for him -- and I'm equally fed up with Matt feeling responsible for the well-being of everyone even to his own and India's detriment. ENOUGH ALREADY. Hope they fix his watch before the end.

Nice read - very short - However, the ONLY relationship it has with Christmas is that it is set at Christmas. There is no holly, walks in the moonlight, mistletoe, or other Christmas stuff included. So, if you are looking for a really Christmas-themed book, this isn't it. There is a Christmas Ball, but it is only mentioned and the first dance described - and not in a Christmas way.

I've read it - I just need time to review it. It is a great read and I'm loving the series.

I've read it - I just need time to review it. It is a great read and I'm loving the series.

I've read it - I just need time to review it. It is a great read and I'm loving the series.

Have to think on this one before I write the review. I don't like Venus - and I haven't liked her in any of the books. The epilogue ended the series nicely. It reminded me of the second book - only without the mystery. Both characters took to instant sniping with each other as soon as they met. Both were secretive and distrustful, etc. She was off the deep end sometimes, so I found myself siding with Galahad.

Loved the book - review to come closer to release date.

Oh! I love this series! This book surely doesn't let you down - it is entertaining, witty, and, so far, filled with Bea's insecurities which she always deals with in such an entertaining way. Kesgrave has lied to her - or she thinks he has - and now her mind has turned it into the Great Fabrication. Then, she finds him holding his former mistress in his arms - OOPS. Not to worry though - all innocent.

Just can't get there with these main characters. In some respects Cormac reminds me of the Monk character on the TV show - but without the sweet, endearing, lovable qualities. Just annoying.

Great Read! Will post my review closer to release date.

This was a wonderful book and I fully enjoyed it. I'll post my review closer to the release date.

Such a great read - except - Phillip needs to REALLY die.

Lovely Cinderella retelling - such a nice, sweet read. Will post the review closer to the review date.