Sam's Reading: A Work in Progress
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Another Incredible Meredith Duran romance
First and foremost, I'd like to thank the many fans who apparently asked for this book. I can't believe it wasn't all part of the plan. Since I have only been reading Meredith Duran and historical romance for a very short time, I'm so thankful she listened to your pleas!
I was absolutely riveted by Lockwood from the first introduction in The Duke of Shadows. A strange, dark charm...I actually didn't realize till late in the book that her new release was to be about him, and I was so happy to hear it.
Now onto the review of this book....
It's almost not fair. What kind of brilliance does it take for an author to understand the human condition, make us understand and empathize with both characters nearly in equal measure, hurt and hope with them, and fall in love with them? A Meredith Duran level of brilliance. I know I haven't been reading romance long, but having read #1, #5,#6 from this series I unreservedly say that she is the one of the best that romance has to offer. Her books are instant classics with their meaty plots, incredible but not miraculous character development, and beautiful words. (Which I'll share upon a second reading).
I am realizing my reviews of her books are far less than adequate. I intend to reread and more heavily review this rich examples of romance. I can tell you in so many ways this book pushes you to the edges of your capacity to understand and creates a little fissure that eventually becomes something you can identify with. Though I still favor Duke of Shadows, this is equally poignant. She's taken flawed characters and made us love them more for it.
I shall stop with the gushing...well through writing, I still have a lot going on my up in my brain over this stunner of a book.
Thanks to Netgalley/publisher for the advanced copy of this book.
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