Grand
Central Publishing
June 26th,
2012
978-1-455-50832-7
Historical
Romance
Paperback
ARC
Reviewed
by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)
Obtained
by Publisher
Winter
Makepeace has a secret life. By day he is the headmaster at a foundling school
and when the darkness comes, he turns into the Ghost of St. Giles-judge and
jury to keep the innocent safe from harm. But when the ghost is beaten and
wounded, his rescue will bring his two worlds together and the woman who will steal
his heart. Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys a challenge. So when she is asked to
tutor at Home’s manager on ways of the ton, she finds herself wondering why he
seems so familiar. These two will battle their wills against one another even
as their passion explodes between them. But danger lurks around the corner for
the home and Winter will have to decide to solve the mystery and give up everything
for his secret life or let everything die down with his secret identity safe?
I
really enjoyed THEIF OF SHADOWS a lot. The characters were well written,
the story flowed nicely and the author delivers a story that will keep you on
the edge of your seat. This was the first of two books I read in the Maiden
Lane series and I am eager to check out the first three books to see if they
measure up to this one. Ms. Holt has way
of keeping her readers glued to the pages and I was no exception. Her writing
literally transforms the setting around you till you feel you are right beside
Isabel and Winter as they try to deny their hearts desire even as they spar
together.
THIEF
OF SHADOWS
delivers a fast paced storyline with a few twists to keep you entertained as
well as glued to the pages. I really enjoyed Winter a lot. One he was a nice
guy who comes across as boring, stuffy and a host of other words to describe
him. But when he is injured, well let’s just say these two find themselves
battling not just one another but also themselves. I really liked how the
author gives you a way into seeing these character’s hearts and souls. She
brings Winter’s desires and more alive within the pages and makes him a well
rounded hero to fall in love with. It was like there was two personalities
inside him and I really liked how he stepped off the pages and into my living
room. Isabel on the other hand I had a hard time enjoying at times. Sometime
sshe came across as hard and at times, unfeeling but by mid-way in the book, I
found myself enjoying her battles with Winter as well as her desire to stay
away from him romantically even as her heart decides Winter is just perfect for
her. The simmering sexual tension just adds another layer to the story that
made me almost want to jump in a cold shower that was how hot the sex scenes
were.
THIEF
OF SHADOWS
is an enjoyable, entertaining read that left me eager for more. Even though I
started mid-way in the Maiden Lane Series, I never felt like I had to play
catch up. Ms. Holt does a great job in showing her readers the back stories of
the first three books within the storyline of THIEF OF SHADOWS. This
book pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until after the last page is read
though I was racing to check out books one to three to see how it all began.
If
you enjoy a dash of romance, a battle of wits and mystery at your fingertips,
then grab THIEF OF SHADOWS and settle in for one wild ride. I look
forward to seeing where the author goes next in this series.
This
is an objective review and not an endorsement
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