When you read a book on a Tuesday and by Thursday have re-read it four times, it becomes necessary to get on goodreads and leave a 5 star review. I giWhen you read a book on a Tuesday and by Thursday have re-read it four times, it becomes necessary to get on goodreads and leave a 5 star review. I give in. I adore this series. In this sequel, seventeen year old Rose decides to join the Amish church in order to be with ie. one-day-marry her Amish boyfriend Noah. What this author does an amazing job at is creating lots of emotional tension between Rose and Noah. It's a hands off courting community and they must still sneak around to talk to each other. And of course there are plenty of obstacles in their way that they must get around. Rose's family isn't happy, nor are some people in the Amish world.
Another thing I liked about this book is that it doesn't paint a simple happy facade of the Amish community. It's very real both good and bad, and it makes Noah, Suzanna, Sarah, Ruth, Miranda and the others more appealing to read.
I really really really hope i don't have to wait a year for the next book in Rose and Noah's saga. I have my own firm idea of what will happen next in the Amish community but ack. i need to read the next book ASAP. I hate waiting. ...more
Sometimes fictional characters are so interesting that after finishing their story I find myself wishing that there was a biography available to read Sometimes fictional characters are so interesting that after finishing their story I find myself wishing that there was a biography available to read about them. Serena and Hugo are so compelling and real feeling that I want to know more about them. I don't think that even a full length novel would satisfy my desire to peer into their lives.
my favorite so far in this series. Only I don't think adolescents are six year olds so whenever Mitch thought that of Billie I felt weirded out.
Aside my favorite so far in this series. Only I don't think adolescents are six year olds so whenever Mitch thought that of Billie I felt weirded out.
Aside from that, this is a beautiful book. Great mystery and it's always fun to see previous characters from different series from different POVs....more
The worlds that Kristen Ashley creates are so real yet populated by the alpha males of Lisa Marie Rice and Shannon McKenna. Somehow I am convinced thaThe worlds that Kristen Ashley creates are so real yet populated by the alpha males of Lisa Marie Rice and Shannon McKenna. Somehow I am convinced that Joe could be my next door neighbor. Perhaps I should go introduce myself.
Hot HOT HAWT!!! Loved this book. It had all the elements I adore to make a truly indulgent story. I'll post the full review soon.Hot HOT HAWT!!! Loved this book. It had all the elements I adore to make a truly indulgent story. I'll post the full review soon....more
Wyatt is very yummy and I was so happy to see him happily settled. My only irritation with this book was Holly's attitude towards addiction and recoveWyatt is very yummy and I was so happy to see him happily settled. My only irritation with this book was Holly's attitude towards addiction and recovery and how she wanted to fight her sister to keep her sister's child. She was too judgmental given the point where this came up in the book. ...more
Daphne Joyes has secrets and when the Duke of Castleford sees her and falls in instant lust, he makes it his mission to ferret out what she's not tellDaphne Joyes has secrets and when the Duke of Castleford sees her and falls in instant lust, he makes it his mission to ferret out what she's not telling him and to seduce her.
The manslut hero in this book was really unique from run of the mill regency rakes because while he really was a manslut (he writes a guide book to London brothels), Madeline Hunter contrasts his rakish ways to another manslut/rake who is a disgusting criminal lecher. I found this contrast interesting because both rakes had common backgrounds, but Castleford managed to maintain his humanity and is a guy who likes and respects women (also he's no criminal).
I enjoyed the rapport between Daphne and Castleford. I also had great appreciation for how the issue of promiscuity and STDs was addressed and Castleford's response.
The pacing of the story was perfect. Secrets were revealed at a gradual pace and there were no big misunderstandings so I enjoyed the suspense and stayed up all night reading. My only qualm was that I would have liked a bit longer ending but you know a book is excellent when you don't want it to end - so I can't complain. ...more
I know nothing about the historical period but was absolutely gripped by the characters, the road trip, the chemistry and the pacing. now i need to goI know nothing about the historical period but was absolutely gripped by the characters, the road trip, the chemistry and the pacing. now i need to google more about this era! ...more
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