Helpful Score: 4
Great story with characters you could love! Ash knew almost immediately that Maggie was "the one" for him. And he didn't waiver--not even once. Ash was a strong and caring man who understood himself. Although his limitations caused him much shame, he knew his instinct was his strength. His loyalty toward his brothers was humbling. His love for Margaret was swoon-worthy. Now Margaret was a woman torn between loyalties to Ash and her brothers. There didn't seem to be a good solution to their unique situation, but her final realizations, although painful to experience, were triumphant. Beautiful characters, romantic tale, and (so far) a fabulous series (I read the second one first). 4.5 stars.
Helpful Score: 3
Enjoyed the book. This has been my favorite so far of this author's. Enjoyed the secondary character Mark Turner's dry whit however I wish we had a little more on Smite Turner. I think Margaret's character showed how much women were deemed "worthless" in this era by some men, however I did have a little hard time with how fast Ash Turner fell for her, etc. Wish we had a little more character development on Edmund, hopefully we will here more of his story in the next book since his history was more with Mark. Looking forward to the next book. I hope eventually Richard will also have a story even though he isn't a Turner.
Helpful Score: 2
Best Courtney Milan book yet! I loved it.
The plot is not as original as the other 2 about the Turner brothers, but it's Milan's excellent writing and honorable and swoon-worthy heroes that lift her books above 99% of the other historical romances out there.
I am editing this review because when I wrote it, it was the best thing I thought she had yet written. Having read "Unraveled" since then, I think it's a tie between those 2 books.
The plot is not as original as the other 2 about the Turner brothers, but it's Milan's excellent writing and honorable and swoon-worthy heroes that lift her books above 99% of the other historical romances out there.
I am editing this review because when I wrote it, it was the best thing I thought she had yet written. Having read "Unraveled" since then, I think it's a tie between those 2 books.
Helpful Score: 1
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact I liked it so much I found the other books in the series and read them and am looking for other books by this author.
Helpful Score: 1
I ordered this book because I had read the next book in the series, Unclaimed, and loved it. Like that book, this one was very well written. She has a real talent for conveying the emotions of complex people, without resorting to a lot of gratuitous sex scenes. I highly recommend both books. (Read them in order; they make more sense that way).
