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Uncaged Review – Lion of Thunder by Kathryn Le Veque

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Cyrene Olson
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Lion of Thunder
Kathryn Le Veque
Medieval Historical

This is the moment lovers of the de Lohr Dynasty series have been waiting for.

Christopher de Lohr’s (Rise of the Defender) youngest son takes front and center in this epic Medieval Romance. Sins, sacrifice, and secrets are the order of the day in LION OF THUNDER!

Strong women, enemies to lovers, and a little grumpy sunshine prevail!

Westley de Lohr has a secret – he’s been betrothed to the young girl who was his ‘best friend’ when he was about five years of age. Her father was a powerful neighbor and Westley’s father, seeing an opportunity, brokered a betrothal for his youngest son. As her father’s only child, she would inherit a strong fiefdom and Christopher wanted that for his son
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But things have changed.

Elysande du Nor used to pull Westley’s hair and make his life miserable, but somehow in that childhood fighting, two fathers saw the opportunity for a betrothal. The truth was that Elysande grew up, fostered as a proper young woman, but never lost that tomboyish nature. When Westley finally shows up at her family home to claim his betrothed, Elysande realizes the boy she used to taunt has, indeed, become a man.

And a very handsome one.

Now, a betrothal doesn’t seem so bad, but as Westley and Elysande come to know one another as adults, trouble is brewing. In a border skirmish that Westley participates in, Elysande receives word that Westley has been taken prisoner. While Christopher and the rest of the de Lohr war machine try to figure out how to reclaim their son, Elysande goes straight to Westley’s captor with a proposal.

And it’s not what anyone expected.

Join Westley and Elysande as two childhood friends grow to love one another as adults, where passion and loyalty grows into something stronger than life itself. Courage is something that stirs the soul, and Westley and Elysande must show their mettle in a situation that becomes more dire than either could imagine, but when death comes for a loved one, it threatens to destroy all they’ve built.

Bring the tissues for this impactful, poignant romance.

Uncaged Review: Westley “West” de Lohr loved many things, especially his family, but for now he is not happy. At the moment, his family is pushing him into a carriage to honor a betrothal set up by his father to marry Elysande “Ella” de Nor. West knew someday he would have to do it and West didn’t think that he could ever follow through, because he also made a promise to another woman who swore that she was pregnant with his child too. Westley’s father, the great Christopher de Lohr, finally managed to get him into the carriage and on the way to Massington castle. When West arrives, he realizes that Ella is a beautiful woman. Luckily, the more West talks with Ella, the more he realizes that being betrothed to her might not be such a bad thing. Unfortunately, two other men also want Ella for their own.

This is just an astounding book that I am still trying to get over and haven’t recovered from. The book is wonderfully written with so much heart that it becomes a part of you too! The tale is a little different, starting off with the two main characters being happily married and having a child, but then it is told in reverse, which really made no difference to me. I honestly relished it from beginning to end, eating up every single word and then crying so much at the finale that I am still a little saddened by it. No, I won’t say what happened, but anyone that adores Ms. Kathryn Le Veque’s stories will understand that this is one of her saddest books yet, so a box or two of Kleenex is a requirement when reading this story. Westley at first seems to be a spoiled, selfish guy, but love changes him, so you end up falling for him too. While Ella is the feisty – spirited heroine, I immediately liked her and, yes, I will admit, I have a bit of a girl crush on her. Despite the sorrowfulness of the novel, I will be clamoring for more and I can say this is one I will treasure and reread again too!
Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst

5 Stars

Uncaged Review – The Duchess Heist by Marisa Dillon

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Cyrene Olson
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The Duchess Heist
Marisa Dillon
Historical Romance

What is the cost of a nude painting from the Royal Academy of Art?

That depends on who you ask.

Possible ruination… for Lady Lillias St. Clair, the daughter of a gambling addicted duke, when she discovers a partially completed portrait of herself reveals her identity and much more. But before she concocts a scheme to steal it from the prestigious academy, the artwork goes missing.

Perhaps salvation… for Lord William Cavendish, who hides his dark past behind a cavalier air and his good deeds. Yet, to earn true redemption and raise funds in time for a grand gesture, he must enter an International art contest with a scandalous pose of an unknown figure model, which turns out to be the daughter of the duke who stands between William and his dreams.

Worth dueling over? Both families have fought a generations-long feud between them. So when a fake engagement presents a chance to recover the missing nude portrait, Lillias and William agree the ruse may prevent a scandal.

When reputations are at stake, and a nude painting hangs in the balance, the cost could be too high until they find what Shakespeare once wrote to be true, ‘love’s not time’s fool.’

Uncaged Review: Lillias has taken to being a model, in the buff for pay. Her face is hidden by a mask to keep her identity a secret from society, but with her father’s debts after her mother passes away, the only way to keep her two younger sisters in society to make them a match, she poses for art students. But one student may know who she is, and once she gets a glimpse of the portrait he’s painted, intending to enter it into a contest, Lillias and her sister Verity feel the only thing they can do is steal it.

William is desperately wanting to win the competition, to help pay for a school for boys that are impoverished. He can’t get the model out of his mind, and he seems to run into her often. When the painting goes missing, he will join forces with Lillia to find the painting.

There is a lot of great banter among the sisters and between William and his friend Nigel. I actually laughed out loud at some of the antics. But the revelations at the end were not what I was expecting and this is a fun and different historical.
Reviewed by Cyrene

4.5 Stars

Uncaged Review – Wind Whisperer by Anna Lowe

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Cyrene Olson
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Wind Whisperer
Anna Lowe
Fantasy Romance

ERIN
For some, Sedona is an enchanting place to commune with red rocks and mystical vortexes. For me, it’s home, and my biggest goal is to climb the career ladder — literally — by becoming a hot air balloon pilot. But my dreams hit a snag when a trio of unexpected visitors shows up. Because those visitors aren’t exactly human, and they’re not just in town for the scenery.

Now, I’m dealing with a grouchy dragon shifter, a charismatic warlock, and a seductive vampiress with a thirst for power — and the same “taste” in men as me. Before I know it, I’m thrust into the middle of a supernatural showdown over land, power, and love. And I’m not just fighting for my job or my heart, but for everything I hold dear — my ranch, my life, and my family.

NASH
Burned out? On the run from my past? As a dragon shifter, I prefer to call it a little time-out. A low-key job as ground crew for a local balloon company sounds perfect, but I wasn’t counting on Erin, my fiery, tough-talking boss whose troubles — and talents — run deeper than they first seem. Wind and fire behave strangely around her, and I doubt it’s freak weather patterns that have been stirring up a recent spate of storms.

Erin has managed to attract powerful enemies, but she’s not alone. With a ranch brimming with magic, her quirky sisters, and her Harley-riding warlock father, she’s got some strong allies — including me. So much for not getting involved or falling in love…

I wasn’t planning on staying in town for long, but with all the strange twists of fate that brought me here, I’m starting to think I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. “All” I have to do to ride into the sunset with the woman of my dreams is to vanquish my foes — and fears.

Uncaged Review: Erin lives in Sedona, Arizona on a ranch with her 2 sisters and a niece and all she wants to do is get her full pilot’s license to fly hot air balloons. Nash is a dragon shifter, looking for a remote area to work after being in the military and then working for a government agency that tracks the supernaturals and takes a job at the same company Erin works at. Attraction is almost immediate with the two and even though they fight it, we all know it’s a losing battle.

A warlock has decided he wants to buy Erin’s ranch because of the magical properties of the vortexes on the property and even begins to threaten Erin and her sisters because they won’t sell. There is plenty of danger, action and sizzling romance in this book and it’s a fantastic start to a new series. The descriptions of the land, of the balloon rides and of course of the dragons themselves kept me engrossed in the story and it was very hard to put this one down. Nash will need to prove himself, and Erin will come into her own. I can’t wait to move on to the next book. Reviewed by Cyrene

5 Stars

Uncaged Review – One Night in Vauxhall Gardens by Sandra Sookoo

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Cyrene Olson
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One Night in Vauxhall Gardens
Sandra Sookoo
Historical Romance

There are times when being broken isn’t the hinderance one has always assumed. It’s a strength.

Harold—Harry—Briggs, Earl of Hedgecomb, is one of the last members of the Rogue’s Arcade who remains a bachelor. Coming home from the war not quite right in the mind has meant he’s consigned himself to being alone, until one unforgettable night in Vauxhall Gardens where he meets a woman who quickly sends his life upside down. The fly in the ointment is the fact she’s off limits since she’s the sister of a fellow club member.

Lady Theresa Bollinger—sister to the Earl of St. Vincent—is thirty and unmatched. One horrible and quite secret incident in her past has made her wary of getting close men, but she still hopes for romance. During an outing to a night circus in Vauxhall Gardens, she wanders into the dark section of the area, alone with her thoughts, but when she comes upon one of her brother’s friends in a vulnerable state, she takes control of her fate by unashamedly stealing a kiss from him as a distraction.

Heated attraction and desire collide as they chase scandal in the dark. Afterward, an engagement is demanded by her brother, and further proximity between them is forced. When a villainess declares war against the Rogue’s Arcade by having two club members kidnapped and left for dead, life narrows and everything comes into sharp relief. As time—and circumstances—race against them, Harry and Theresa will need to dig deep for bravery and strength, else everything they hold dear will be lost.

Uncaged Review: Harold “Harry” Briggs, Earl of Hedgecomb, military man and hero, entered the Rogue’s Arcade Club and noticed something was irrevocably wrong. Harry noticed blood on the Earl of St. Vincent’s clothing. Harry questions who was shot, and it turned out to be the Duke of Edenthorpe, the head of the Rogue’s Arcade and one of Harry’s dearest friends. When Harry and the Earl of St. Vincent goes to Vauxhall Gardens. Harry escorts Lady Theresa Bollinger, the earl’s sister, there. Harry unfortunately suffers a debilitating nightmare that takes him back to the war, making him crouch down and unmovable. When Theresa comes upon Harry, she decides to help him and the only thing she can think of is to kiss him. Pretty soon, the kiss turns heated. Theresa and Harry are caught by her brother St. Vincent. In order to save her reputation, a marriage is planned, but neither of them want it or do they?

This is definitely an exciting, action-packed historical from start to finish. It does start grimly with a mystery, and someone being shot and a group of noblemen who are also part of a secret society known as the Rogue’s Arcade. So, even though I am reading the next to the last book in the series, I still didn’t have any trouble following the storyline. Even if you read this book you don’t have to read the others just to understand what is going on. I did wonder if the Earl of St. Vincent survived though. That was kind of brushed upon, but I am assuming that he did live. It just wasn’t really clear either. I really loved Theresa and Harry together because they were so good together. This book does have a few triggers, from rape to PTSD, which could be a bit much for some, but I still loved the tale and think Ms. Sandra Sookoo wrote sensitively with a lot of perception of both subjects, really all material, compassionately and with great care. I did want to know the creation of the club and will start the series just so I will understand more about them.
Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst

4.5 Stars

Uncaged Review – Diamond of the Season by Tamara Gill

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Cyrene Olson
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Diamond of the Season
Tamara Gill
Historical Romance

She was meant to find a husband—falling for her guardian was never part of the plan.

Lady Rosalind has one goal for her London Season—to secure a respectable husband who will provide her and her younger sisters with the stability their late father never did. As the new ward of the enigmatic and dangerously handsome Duke of Ravensmere, she should be focused on making an advantageous match. Instead, she finds herself drawn to the very man she cannot have.

Lord Nathaniel Blake never expected to inherit a dukedom, nor did he anticipate becoming the guardian of six young ladies thrust into society’s ruthless marriage mart. Bound by duty and honor, he knows Rosalind is off-limits. But when she steals a kiss beneath the shade of a willow tree, his carefully constructed restraint begins to unravel.

Determined to maintain propriety, Nathaniel tries to keep his distance, yet passion simmers between them. And when whispers of scandal arise—her father’s secret family, a conniving companion with designs on the duke, and rivals eager to see Rosalind ruined—she realizes that securing a match is the least of her worries.

With the stakes higher than ever, will Rosalind risk her reputation for the only man her heart desires? Or will duty and deception tear them apart before they have a chance at love?

Uncaged Review: Lady Rosalind Ravensmere was annoyed! Her late father, the Duke of Ravensmere, hadn’t even been dead long enough until the new Duke, Nathaniel Harrow, came storming into her life. Rosalind figured she needed some air before having to deal with him and the reading of her father’s will. When Rosalind met Nathaniel though she couldn’t help the strong attraction she had to him despite him being her guardian. Nathaniel takes Rosalind to London to have a Season and find a suitable suitor for her hand. As Rosalind meets many eligible gentlemen, Nathaniel can’t stand the sight of them and wants Rosalind for himself but knows that it is wrong to pursue her. As Rosalind enjoys London though Nathaniel also hides a secret about her father which could cause scandal, making no one want to marry Rosalind but could destroy her trust in him too.

What a charmingly quick-moving historical romance that is enjoyable to read! From the vivid picturesque descriptions of Hampshire to the glittering magnificence of London, the places literally come to life, wishing you could be there too. Sure, there are some things that aren’t really explained at length, so that would have helped you understand a little bit more of the characters, yet didn’t diminish the readability of the book. I couldn’t help but wonder about Rosalind’s father and family, especially how they were able to survive, or his other illegitimate family that he obviously cared more about. Nathaniel even though I liked him, I didn’t trust him because of all the secrets he kept from everyone. He also seemed to have an ulterior motive that, in truth, he could have been more honest with Rosalind about everything yet still held back because I wasn’t really sure why. Rosalind I just associated with and really felt close to her. Maybe it had something to do with her name because it’s similar to my name, but I just related to her. Will I read the other sister’s stories? Well, of course, I will, and I eagerly look forward to more stories by Ms. Tamara Gill! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst

4 Stars

Uncaged Review – Born to Trouble by Regan Walker

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Cyrene Olson
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Born to Trouble
Regan Walker
Scottish Historical

In the turbulent landscape of 15th-century Scotland, Alexander of Islay, Lord of the Isles and heir to the earldom of Ross, welcomes King James home after a long captivity in England. Yet behind the façade of royal approval lies a web of treachery. Alexander’s father triumphed at the Battle of Harlaw, securing for his son the title Earl of Ross, but Alexander must navigate a perilous court where loyalty is a fleeting shadow if he is to keep it.

The nobles defeated at Harlaw, threatened by Alexander’s growing power, whisper in the king’s ear, urging him to curb the formidable Lord of the Isles. Once an ally, King James turns against Alexander, imprisoning him in the grim confines of Tantallon Castle. Yet Alexander holds the unwavering loyalty of the Highlanders and Islesmen, who will rise in rebellion for the wrongs done to their beloved lord.

In a life fraught with conflict and trouble, Alexander captures the attentions of three women—each vying for his affection. But only one truly holds his heart. As alliances shift and passions ignite, can Alexander claim his rightful title and the woman he loves while navigating the treachery surrounding him?

Uncaged Review: Alexander “Sandy” Macdonald, Lord of Islay, was used to trouble. King James summoned all the highland chiefs to a parliament meeting at Inverness. When Sandy enters the castle, he is arrested by the king’s men along with his mother. Alexander is then taken to Tantallon castle and held prisoner, but is eventually released due to good behavior. The king then forces Alexander to marry Elizabeth Seton, daughter of a Lowland baron, despite the fact that Sandy is already married and remains indifferent to her because of his first wife. Still, Sandy fights against the king’s edicts. Sandy then goes to Applecross where he meets Margaret O’Bealon, who he falls for instantly and decides that she must be his wife despite him already having two wives, but Margaret becomes his one true love. When the King asks Alexander to fight for the Earldom, Sandy agrees but knows that this fight could also be the one thing that might end up destroying him and his clan.

This historical fiction novel is truly a phenomenal tale! The book is wonderfully written with such three-dimensional characters that instantly come alive! 15th century Scotland is vividly portrayed, and the landscape is not hard to imagine either. When I first read of Alexander, he was a young boy, so I was eager to read about his adult life. Of course, you really don’t have to read the books in sequence, but it might help to understand his character a little better. I didn’t agree with how he treated Elizabeth and him having three wives did kind of not set well with me because I didn’t really understand how that was even possible, but the more I read I kind of ignored it. I felt bad for both Catherine and Elizabeth. I would have felt better if Catherine had died, making Alexander a widow instead. I also didn’t like how the King treated everyone and just chalked it up to him treating everyone badly. Alexander really had no choice but to go along with it. While Margaret might have been young, she really understood Sandy better than anyone. Ms. Regan Walker really wrote a captivating tale filled with upheaval, betrayal, war but a peaceful resolution that I am eager to read more of books because she just pens amazingly fantastically stellar stories that are well worth the read! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst

4.5 Stars

Uncaged Review – Cruel is My Court by L.A. McGinnis

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Cyrene Olson
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Cruel is My Court
L.A. McGinnis
Fantasy Romance

They were right to call me a thief.

I stole the king’s magic and made his power mine.

The day I claimed the magic, I was cursed by an ancient prophecy, binding me to four others—a beastly gambler, an honorable slave, the Shadow King’s deadly general and a mysterious aristocrat.

Every time I use my new power, we’re tangled more tightly togethe. Now our survival hinges on us outwitting the cunning Old Gods who brought us together in the first place. They say our curse is unbreakable, that we’re doomed to become monsters like them, but I don’t believe their lies.

All I know is, we’re the only ones standing between our world and the dark magic prophesied to destroy it. There is nothing I won’t do to save my males.

And they’ll burn this world to the ground to protect me.

I say, let the biggest monsters win.

Uncaged Review: This book is so intricately detailed and so engrossing, it’s hard to set it down. This title is aptly named, and there is enough blood and warfare for everyone and then some. Anaria and her men will be tested beyond their limits, and how they manage to get through this book is a testament to the strong bond that they share. Anaria risks everything to save the men she loves, not once, but three times. With the Oracle still demanding her to do her bidding, Anaria is fighting all the way through. There are some nice down time moments, but they are few and far between in this book. This is not a light read, this is a story that you may have to put down and come back to, just to take a break. But it’s a fantastic series and the second book doesn’t disappoint.

I don’t know how the author has detailed this out, she must have binders full of notes, but there is so many subplots running and I’m looking forward how it all comes together. This is a reverse harem book with both MF and MMF scenes, so if that is something you don’t like, it can be easily skipped over in my opinion as these scenes don’t take over the story. I’ll definitely be moving on with the series. Reviewed by Cyrene

5 Stars

Uncaged Review – A Very Fairy Funeral by A.N. Sage

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Cyrene Olson
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A Very Fairy Funeral
A.N. Sage
Cozy Mystery

An introverted fairy, a secret society of undertakers, and a talking cat—what a deadly combination!

In the Mistbrook Manor Funeral Home, Lyra Moore prefers the company of the dead to the living. As a fairy in hiding and the town’s funeral director, she’s perfected the art of staying out of the spotlight—until an unclaimed body appears on her doorstep under mysterious circumstances. No one knows who the victim is or how he died, but Lyra is determined to leave the case to the authorities. She does not need any more strangers knocking on her door, at least not breathing ones.

Unfortunately, life outside Fairy has other plans. When Lyra returns home to find an odd man lurking in her living room, he claims to be a detective, yet Lyra can see right through his lies. Even without her fairy magic!

Reluctant to leave well enough alone, Lyra stumbles on a secret society of undertakers with a unique calling: solving crimes.

With her own magic to conceal, and a bratty talking cat—who happens to be a changeling stuck in feline form thanks to an administrative slip-up and a foolish feud—Lyra finds herself entangled in the mystery with no way out.

But can she crack the case while keeping her magical secret? Or will the truth refuse to stay buried?

Uncaged Review: What could be more fun than an amateur group of undertakers forming a secret society to solve a small town’s mysteries? In this first book of the series, Lyra is a fairy, hiding as a mortician in a small town, a very introverted fairy, hiding her magic and trying to stay away from people, and even when she does have to go into town, her anxiety almost cripples her. But when she stumbles upon a group of people at a mausoleum and finds out that her latest person in her morgue may not have died of natural causes, she resigns herself to help.

With a truly fascinating cast of supporting characters who seem to endear themselves to Lyra, they go off trying to find out what really happened to the man in her morgue. All the time, trying to keep her magic under wraps so the psycho dark prince of fairy won’t come looking for her. This was a fun book to read, and this group is better than the police and use all there resources to dig for clues. This is fun and light hearted, and there is some danger, but it’s hard to resist a talking, sarcastic cat and a group of very unique individuals. Reviewed by Cyrene

4 Stars

Uncaged Review – An Evening to Remember by Tamara Gill

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Cyrene Olson
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An Evening to Remember
Tamara Gill
Historical Romance

When hearts collide, can love overcome the secrets of the past?

Lady Matilda has faced the London marriage mart for three Seasons, and with each passing year, her resolve to remain independent grows stronger. She’s determined never to lose herself in a marriage that would stifle her adventurous spirit—until she meets Lord Christopher Wright, at a country wedding.

Christopher ignites a passion Matilda never expected, but he’s hiding a secret: a long-ago betrothal made in haste, one that threatens to destroy their blossoming love. As his past comes to light, Matilda’s fears of losing herself as a wife seem all too real.

Will Christopher break free from the promise of his youth and win Matilda’s heart, or will the weight of deception be too much for her to forgive?

Uncaged Review: So, Lady Matilda Lane-Fox is at her dear friend Charlotte’s house party when suddenly Charlotte’s brother, the Marquess Charteris, Lord Christopher Wright, shows up. Matilda can’t deny her instant attraction to Christopher and steals a kiss from him. Matilda doesn’t think anything will come from it, especially when she finds out that Christopher enjoys kissing her too. Well, one kiss leads to several more, but the house party is about to get interesting because Lady Delphine also has a very strong attachment to Christopher. Pretty soon, Matilda and Christopher are spending a lot of time together. The only problem is that Christopher doesn’t want to marry anyone because he might already be betrothed. What is Matilda to do, and can she convince Christopher to take a chance at love, or will he deny the growing attraction and let Matilda leave him?

When I heard about this historical I wanted to instantly read it because I am just a sucker for best friend brother romances. Sure, it’s familiar and almost formulaic, but I just enjoy them so much! Also, how could this book even be a novella? It sure didn’t feel or read like one. The story felt complete and even with some minor confusion about the characters, because I didn’t read the other two books in the series, this story was still a very quick page turner and a lovely read that I liked it! I do plan on reading the others just so I can understand the relationships between all the characters, but it isn’t necessary to read this in order because it can still stand alone. I couldn’t help but fall for Christopher even though at times I didn’t trust him because he had so many secrets, but Matilda was an amazing heroine that I just adored her! I do look forward to more and Ms. Tamara Gill has definitely turned me into a faithful reader of her stories! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst

4.5 Stars

Uncaged Review – The Villian’s Vixen by Tabetha Waite

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Cyrene Olson
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The Villain’s Vixen
Tabetha Waite
Historical Romance

Dominic Eastland, the Duke of Cuthbert, is a known wastrel in polite society, but he harbors an even greater secret. In London’s seedy underworld he’s known as “Avalon,” the leader of a cutthroat gang. However, he’s recently decided it’s time for someone else to rule in his stead. He owes respectability to his line and his brother who died young and never had the chance to inherit the title, so it’s time to put his past transgressions aside and attempt to become an honorable man by doing his duty and taking a wife.
But then he sees her and suddenly he doesn’t want to be that good anymore.

Miss Alexandra Givenwald has lived a life of simplicity under her father’s roof where she was generally ignored. When she gets the chance to go to London under the pretense of finding a husband, she has other ideas in mind. Her aunt would be thrilled if she married well, and has picked a suitable gentleman, but Lexie cares not for the strictures of a union. She wants to experience passion and explore what freedoms life has to offer.

From the moment she sees him, she knows he can fulfill her deepest desires.
The attraction between Dominic and Lexie is instant, and although she is continuously warned away from him by the man himself, she is drawn toward him that much deeper. As true villains are revealed, they must embark on a perilous journey that will risk more than just the danger posed to their hearts.

Uncaged Review: While at a ball, Lady Alexandra “Lexie” Givenwald, who is chaperoned by her aunt, is reminded to avoid a notorious rake and bounder. Lexie innocently asks why should she avoid him? The man in question happened to be Dominic Eastland, the Duke of Cuthbert, who did notice Lexie in the crowded ballroom and also saw that she looked at him most intently too. Dominic is intrigued and, against Lexie’s aunt’s disapproval, introduces himself to her anyway. Lexie is charmed by Dominic despite his mysterious nature. When Lexie finds out that Dominic also has a secret identity and is leader of a gang in the East End. Dominic’s dukedom is held in question because his secret could be exposed. His two worlds are at risk of being mixed up because of Lexie, who has turned his world upside down and could put his life in danger. Love might be the only thing that could save them or end up killing them both.

What a captivating historical that definitely isn’t your run-of-the-mill love story! Why do I say that? It’s all because of the mystery, the double agent aspect and romance all rolled into one. So, of course, that really made this novel kind of standout. Is this a bad thing? For me, I don’t think so, and it makes the tale uniquely different. The story is filled with colorful characters who are written very vividly and even with this being London it is pretty scary, so I wouldn’t want to visit. I would have liked to learn more about Dominic’s previous life and past. Also, how did no one know who he truly was, especially the Blue Boys? So maybe they aren’t educated which even with the lack of education, someone would have noticed that the Avalon looks very familiar, but how did they not figure out that Dominic was a Duke and were really surprised by that fact? Yet I still liked Dominic’s double agent status and Lexie was also a great heroine. I would even like Amos to get a story too. I do, however, look forward to more of Ms. Tabetha Waite’s stories, though she has definitely reeled me with her books about love, suspense and a compelling group of characters!
Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst

4 Stars

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