Francine is against having reviews of her books posted here on the basis she runs the blog. I think a review is a review when there are more reviewers in the background though not as prolific maybe but we are there. My problem is I work a full time job and help with admin on two more blogs. Happy reading, Char.
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Back cover blurb:
-Regency Georgian Romance & Murder Mystery
~ They know not who their target is, nor the why of another’s desire for a
specific trophy. But do their duty they will for Monsieur le Marquis. ~
After the assassination of her father in
France, Lady Anne Dempsey seeks intimate comfort from the one man she trusts
above all others. Whilst having sworn oath of fealty to her father, Faris
Halliche resists her charms as he has for three tortuous years. More determined
than ever to fulfil her utmost desire Anne sets out to compromise him, and
risks all for love. With the arrival of French guests at Leominster Court,
danger is realised, frightening, and Anne fears her brother has invited an
unknown enemy into the heart of the family fold. But which guest, if any, is
bent on harming her and wants her brother dead?
To Risk All For Love is labelled book
one of two murder mystery books involving the Dempsey family. In this book the
heroine is the Lady Anne who has set her heart on a young man from a far
distant country. His tribal society is surprisingly more appealing to this
twenty-first century reader than male society in Georgian England ever was. Be
warned this is a multi-racial romance in which Ms Howarth blends historical
fact seamlessly with fiction, and spins a convincing web of deceit with a
thrilling assassination and its aftermath.
Scarcely has forbidden romance bloomed than a
near death experience for Lady Anne Dempsey requires close guard protection at
all times. While protecting her was routine in the past the oath the gallant
warrior hero swore to her father he pledges to uphold for her sake. That’s all
well and good if he was not in love with her, and she not in love with him. Mixed
marriages were rare and risqué within Georgian England at a time when slavery
was rife. Notwithstanding the difficulties of the era the story is plausible on
grounds of wisdom and historical intellect. Well written this novel leaves the
reader feeling extremely well read.
And the heroine undaunted by social conventions
plots and plans escape for happiness out of wedlock. Her plans are soon dashed as
new characters enter stage left and right. And who is friend and who foe is
never a foregone conclusion. It can be said thrilling suspense throughout
builds and builds and ends with a happy ever after for Anne and Faris.
There's
a heart touching epilogue. Written from Faris’s viewpoint he allows the reader
to see his life from his perspective. It is a lasting image of his past and what he will make of himself. Then a letter arrives addressed to him.
The content of the letter he must keep secret from his wife while danger still
exists for her brother. Hence a second book (also on my kindle).
At the end of
the book readers are treated to a thrilling opening scene from To Tempt A Duke. The sample read is thrilling and I can’t wait to get stuck in.
