Author: Nina Mason
Publication: 1-17-2015
Series: Royal Pains #1
Rating: 3 1/2 Rakish Cherries
Blurb: Maggie York, a convent-raised foundling, knows the Duke of
Dunwoody’s sexual tastes are a shade or two
darker than normal, but marries him anyway—partly because she has no other
prospects and partly because, try as she might, she can’t seem to stop fantasizing about her dashing
guardian.
Two years ago, a voyeuristic experience involving him lured her
from the garden of innocence into the orchard of forbidden fruit and she's been
hungry for more ever since.
Robert Armstrong, the duke, is a Roman Catholic whose extreme devotions
as a child colored his desires as a man. He’s
also a slave to the times in which he lives--and to his king. Everything he is,
everything he holds dear, depends on staying in Charles II’s good graces.
Unfortunately, Maggie isn't the king's choice of brides for the
young Duke of Dunwoody. Now, to make amends, Robert must choose between the
lesser of two evils: whore his wife or be reduced to a penniless commoner.
Whose interests will Robert choose to serve, his own, the king’s, or the woman he loves?
Review: This review goes out to all my fellow Historical Fiction
lovers! Rock on Ladies!
I know when you say the term "Historical Fiction" that
a lot of people lapse into boredom induced narcolepsy without you even having
to say a single other word.
I swear to all those who haven't had the pleasure of reading
historical fiction yet that this is a great book to get your feet wet. I mean with Outlander madness all I need to
say is that the hero is a kilted Scot.
But if you won't take my word for how hot that is, I will let this
buzzfeed link feed your imagination.
Seriously click the buzzfeed link. I swear it is well worth the few minutes it
takes to drool all over these guys......
Now back to the review ;)
This story is told in alternating POV between Maggie (the new Duchess of
Dunwoody) and Robert (the Duke). We get
little insights into the minds of the characters that help make them memorable
and make their struggles real to the reader.
Some of the character insights come in the form of flash backs or
memories. It falls more along the lines
of historical erotica than just historical fiction with some of the more interesting
elements. While I wouldn't necessarily
say this was a traditional bodice ripper per say, it certainly had its
moments. In Maggie and Robert we see two
people who are madly in love with each other.
They just need a little nudge to make sure they act on their
feelings. That nudge comes in the form
of Robert's dying fathers last wish. He
wished for Robert to marry Maggie. He
told Robert there was so much more to her than met the eye. We move along through the story without a
real reason why she is so special until literally almost the end. Let me say the secret is a real doozy
too.
This was an enjoyable, quick read. It is the first of the Royal Pains series and
I think that is maybe why I gave it 3 1/2 cherries. I really wanted more when the story came to
an end. Good news though, I have book
two in my hot little hands and will be reading and reviewing it shortly as
well. In summary, you really can't go
wrong with this one if you like a spicy historical fiction or just a quick and
dirty read.
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