Avon
Books
April 24th,
2012
978-0-06-207022-7
Historical
Romance
Mass
Market Paperback
Reviewed
by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)
Obtained
by Publisher
He
is Lord Lyon-proud, determined and under a curse. He needs a bride and a
marriage of connivance is a perfect fit especially if he can break the curse
forever. He just never anticipates meeting Thea Martin again. Beautiful,
headstrong and society’s most popular matchmaker, Lyon charges her to find him
his perfect bride. These two find that love blooms even as these two dance
around their growing feelings. Can Lord Lyon stop from falling in love with
this vibrant woman even as Thea finds herself falling in love all over again
for Lyon? Two people perfect for one another yet all that is standing between
them is a curse and a stubborn heart.
I
really have enjoyed Cathy Maxwell’s past books and this introduction into her
new series is fun, intriguing and a perfect afternoon read on a lazy Sunday. I
really enjoyed the supernatural aspect of this story and the premise of the
series. Ms. Maxwell delivers a twist in the historical romance genre that
leaves you eager for more. Well written, story flowed nicely and some wonderful
romantic sex scenes. The one thing that had me grimacing was our heroine, Thea.
She came off, at first, as annoying and she was difficult to enjoy until midway
through the book. Then she became a bit better rounded and enjoyable in my
opinion. The secondary characters are well written and kept the story flowing
smoothly for the most part.
LYON’S
BRIDE
is a fast paced storyline that gives the reader a bit of the supernatural with
their historical romance and keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly
flipping the pages to see what happens next. The author does an admirable job
in setting up the trilogy/series and I thought the ending was quite well
written though it did make me want to race to get book two, The Scottish Witch,
as it wasn’t the ending I anticipated when I first started the book. But
overall, it works and I was eager for more. There were a few slow parts in the
book that had me wishing it would pick up some speed but overall, it worked out
nicely. Ms. Maxwell is a talented writer that always delivers an engaging story
to enjoy. I can’t wait to see where the next book goes and hope it is just as
good.
This
is an objective review and not an endorsement
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