Veronica Reviews - TEMPTING FATE by Kerrigan Byrne

 

Tempting Fate

 

(Goode Girls #4)

by

Kerrigan Byrne

★★★★★

5+ Stars

Historical Romance

“When he was near, when he touched her…she didn’t feel so hollow.  She could believe that she possessed courage.  He made her brave.”

From the first moment he sensed her presence…from the first glance into her angelic face…from the first time he saved her from harm, Gabriel Sauvageau finally knew peace.  Broken and disfigured from years of torment and torture in the fighting pits, Gabriel has only known how to bring pain and death to those who dare attack what he considers his…and Felicity Goode may not realize it, but she has most certainly been claimed…

Anxious, broken, hollow, weak…these words are on constant repeat in Felicity’s mind.  Never being as strong as her twin, she is even less so now that her twin married and is currently traveling with her husband.  Felicity knows she must continue on without her sister by her side, and after an attack on her life, she must acquire a bodyguard.  But just the thought of meeting with strangers has her anxiety elevated to the point she feels a panic attack on the rise…until she bumps into a mountain of a man…one whose very presence brings her a sense of peace.  Felicity immediately offers this beastly of a man the job…her very own avenging angel…

Love always has a way of finding broken souls and mending them together…Gabriel and Felicity’s romance is one of true acceptance…of true love…of a tale as old as time…

*SOBBING*

Dear Reader, I DID NOT WANT THIS STORY TO END! 

That being said, I wish I had read it slower…much, much slower in order to savor each delicious bit of Gabriel…but alas, I devoured Tempting Fate in one day.  If you are new to the Goode Girl series, I’d recommend reading in order to better enjoy the characters.  However, if you are a fan of the Beauty & the Beast storyline, you’ll LOVE LOVE LOVE this installment, and will most likely go back and read the other installments for more snippets of my (yes, MINE!) beloved Gabriel!  Highly recommend & wish I could give more than 5 Stars!!

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Veronica

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

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Veronica Reviews - HIGLAND LEGEND by Kathryn LeVeque

 

Highland Legend 

(Scots & Swords #3)

by

Kathryn Le Veque

★★★★

4 Stars

Historical Romance

“When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching—they are your family.”—Jim Butcher, Dresden Files

Welcome to the Ludus Caledonia, an elite training compound where worthy men may sign on years of service to become highly trained warriors.  Magnus Stewart has hidden the truth behind his royal bloodline and has fought his way to becoming the top gladiator known as “The Eagle”.  Magnus is a proud man that struggles with opening up to his fellow fighters about his past, but when he’s in need of assistance to protect the woman he loves, Magnus discovers he’s not alone in this world…the Ludus Caledonia has become his family…a clan of powerful fighters who would lay their life down to defend one of their own…

Diantha de Mora remembers Magnus from her youth.  Both being held hostage for political reasons, their younger years were filled with misery and loneliness.  While Magnus was released from his bondage, Diantha finds herself betrothed to a man that is beyond cruel.  Seeing a way to save herself, Diantha escapes and flees to the Ludus Caledonia begging Magnus to help her get back to her homeland.  An agreement between them is reached, and over the next few weeks, Magnus finds the chip on his shoulder whittled down by this beautiful woman that sees so much more in him than just a fighter…

 Is it possible for these two lost souls find a home with each other and in all places a fight club?  

Dear reader, I’ve so enjoyed Kathryn LeVeque’s Scots & Swords series, and in her third installment, we have a sweet romance between Magnus and Diantha, where true love does indeed become legendary!  

“I love ye…Ye have been mine since the beginning of time and ye’ll be mine until the end of all things...”  If you are a fan of her medieval romances, be prepared for the same epic adventure and swoon worthy hero!  Highly recommend!

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Veronica

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

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Veronica Reviews - DANCING WITH DANGER by Kerrigan Byrne

 

Dancing with Danger

 

(Goode Girls Romance #3)

by

Kerrigan Byrne

★★★★

4.5 Stars

Historical Romance

“I desire you like I have no other woman.  I would take as many nights as you would offer, but I’ll settle for just one.”

Mercy Goode is a strong willed and intelligent woman and deemed overly much by would be suiters.  Beyond caring what the ton thinks of her and her opinions, Mercy does what she pleases, and currently, it’s playing amateur detective determining who murdered a friend of hers.  Having a penchant for attracting trouble, Mercy is discovered at the scene of the crime and becomes accosted and arrested by the local authorities.  But she swiftly discovers she’s not alone, and is somewhat rescued by a man whose very presence sets her soul on fire…Raphael Sauvageau…

Raphael Sauvageau has been drawn to Mercy Goode since the first day they met, and finding her being struck and injured by another has his blood raging seeking vengeance.  Although he finds himself intrigued to find her investigating the same crime, Raphael knows he must set her aside to keep his promise to his brother.  But Mercy is like no other he’s ever encountered, and he must have her…at any price…for any length of time he has left on this earth…

Mercy and Raphael are fire and ice dancing along a dangerous path to discover who killed their mutual friend…will Mercy finally find the man willing to love her just as she is…will Raphael finally find redemption in Mercy’s arms…or will fate spin the wheel denying them whatever chance they could have found loving one another…

WOWZA!  Another home run for Kerrigan Byrne!  While the third in the series, this story could be read stand alone.  However, I would recommend reading in order to better understand the characters.  Now, let’s get to the next installment to the Goode Girls, because I already know I’m going to be head over heels in love with Gabriel!!!  Give it to me now!

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Veronica

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

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Veronica Reviews - THE HIGHLAND LAIRD by Amy Jarecki

 

The Highland Laird

Lords of the Highlands, Book 8

by

Amy Jarecki

★★★★★

5-Stars

Historical Romance

“I intend to have the memory of this time with you to cherish in my heart for the rest of my days…Let the rest of our lives be an endless adventure.”

 

Emma Grant has lived in a cocoon of protection since the day she was born.  Her brother has done all he can to ensure her safety, but even the all-powerful Robert Grant could never have predicted his sister would run off to risk life and limb to rescue his long-time friend Ciar MacDougall from the gallows for a crime he didn’t commit.

 

Laird Ciar MacDougall finds himself facing certain death at the hands of the English.  So, when he’s rescued by a wee lass and her pup, he can barely believe it…for the beautiful Emma Grant, whom he’s long held in the highest esteem, has been blind since birth, and the last person he ever dreamed would be outside his prison cell offering him his chance at freedom.

 

Forced to flee and go into hiding until he can prove his innocence, Emma is thrilled to finally be free and living a grand adventure with the one man who has always treated her as his equal rather than an invalid.  Emma is not going to let the opportunity pass her by to finally tell Ciar how she feels, and offer him her heart, body and soul…

 

Amy Jarecki’s The Highland Laird was impossible to put down!  Imperfect characters are my fav, and the author has woven a romance with a hero that isn’t necessarily swoon worthy handsome, but has a kind heart, and a heroine that “sees” all the good in the world and has a way of sharing her sight with those she’s around.  Loved and highly recommend!

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Veronica

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