Heather F. (AZmom875) -
There are some other reviews on this site. I find I am on the side of this is a good book and worth your time. I was drawn in real quick with the Duke, Gabriel. He has some set backs in his life due to a medical condition. This comes upon him immediately as he is reading a letter from the PRINCE Regent that the DUKE must take guardianship of Alexandria Featherstone of Holy Island. Her parents are declared dead by the Prince. She believes them to still be alive. She leaves to find them before the Duke can take guardianship of her. I found the adventures to be fun, and the whole story kept my interest. I found the descriptions of the places they visited to be so life like and colorful.
I want to also add that I don't often read Christian Fiction, or Christian Historical Fiction. I find it lacking sometimes, too full of scriptures and prayers that don't really add to the plot, just fill up the pages, and well that bores me sometimes. So for me to say that this book kept my attention and I cant wait to read book 2, that does say something.
I want to also add that I don't often read Christian Fiction, or Christian Historical Fiction. I find it lacking sometimes, too full of scriptures and prayers that don't really add to the plot, just fill up the pages, and well that bores me sometimes. So for me to say that this book kept my attention and I cant wait to read book 2, that does say something.
Shelley A. (shell6834) reviewed The Guardian Duke (Forgotten Castles, Bk 1) on + 95 more book reviews
I have loved this authors previous books, but found this one lacking. There were several inconsistencies and the writing was just not what you expect to find from an award winning author; it seemed much more like a struggling debut novel. The plot and character development fell short and I found it difficult to believe and the ending was just terrible. I'm not sure if I will waste my time and money on the others in this series
This is the first book in the new Forgotten Castles series, and the author's first Regency-era romance. This was the first book, and likely also the last, I've read by the author. It shouldn't even be called a romance. Alex and Gabriel exchange snarky letters throughout the story, meet very briefly near the end of the book without realizing who the other person is, and then don't meet again. Absolutely nothing is resolved.
To make matters worse, the book is peppered with inaccuracies. Alex shoots Gabriel's secretary, Meade, with a shotgun, and then Gabriel uses the phrase "alright" later in the book. Stuff like this kept yanking me out of the story and made me want to throw my Kindle across the room. Better Regency stories are available from authors like Julie Klassen and Linore Rose Burkard. Save your time and read those instead.
Thanks to B&H Publishers and NetGalley for my review copy.
The Guardian Duke released yesterday, and is available from Amazon and Christianbook.
To make matters worse, the book is peppered with inaccuracies. Alex shoots Gabriel's secretary, Meade, with a shotgun, and then Gabriel uses the phrase "alright" later in the book. Stuff like this kept yanking me out of the story and made me want to throw my Kindle across the room. Better Regency stories are available from authors like Julie Klassen and Linore Rose Burkard. Save your time and read those instead.
Thanks to B&H Publishers and NetGalley for my review copy.
The Guardian Duke released yesterday, and is available from Amazon and Christianbook.
