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Too many echoes of Outlander

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-17-25

The story was sweet. The characters enjoyable but anticipated. However, too many scenes and events recalled Outlander, and thus, disappointing

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The unique topic of dogs

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-10-25

Overall, a fun and delightful story with varied and great characters. Many of the same tropes here as in previous book, but easily overlooked for the evolution of the story. Enjoyed very much.

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Goodness is always rewarded

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-09-25

A unique and very charming romance novel. And a story with a good and sound moral: kindness matters, truth matters and most of all, love matters.

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Wonderful series

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-05-25

Headstrong and smart women, strong and caring men who love those women makes for very entertaining stories. Should be read in sequential order. Very enjoyable every one!

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Great and fun series

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-21-25

The Glass and Steele series is well written and enjoyable. The characters are well rounded and, as we learn more and more about them over the course of the series, we come to care about each of them. The two protagonists, India and Matt, move the story along through a series is events and adventures that put each in peril but are saved by the other’s great love and affection. Magic reigns throughout, both causing and resolving the precarious situations that befall the characters as they move through their world of 1890s England.

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When a good love story is made better still by beautiful writing

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-07-25

The Beast Takes a Bride is one of the most beautifully written romances that I have read in a long while. The language is lyrical and moves us along the story with charm and fluidity. It becomes one with the evolution of the storyline and enhances the plot development.

Not only is the story entrancing and compelling but the characters that represent the protagonists fit perfectly together in the proverbial ying and yang of a relationship. One roots for them to overcome their differences and to acknowledge that they do belong together. No other option exists! One can only cheer when the only solution becomes the perfect solution.

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The perfection of the story

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-12-24

In an ideal world, the ending which keeps Avalyn and Brogan together would be the better one. However, realistically, given the era in which the story takes place, with its social strictures and the wealthy world in which Avalyn was brought up, I doubt that long term, the marriage would have flourished. The first ending better suits the story. Avalyn has Brogan’s son who will be elevated beyond his father’s status and through him she can remember and love Brogan. She also has in William a man who truly cares and loves her, loves her son by Brogan and who can help her maintain her social status and in so doing, elevate Ty. It’s a win/win for all. Additionally, it is Avalyn who “gives” Brogan his daughter, Lake. Brogan’s saving grace.

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Love is a very strong magic

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-21-24

This novel is the perfect prequel to the Immortal Guardian series. We are introduced to two of the oldest Immortals who predominate in the subsequent series that takes place in modern times.
This story sets the stage for the pairing of different species which results in very happy outcomes.

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Quite a story

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-17-24

This is a story which takes place in the early days of what is now known as as the United Kingdom. It certainly was not United then. The land was populated by the Saxons who were Christian and eager to dominate all others. The kings were Christian and so held the power. They were greedy and power hungry and dominated by means of ruthless cruelty. Backstabbing was the thing of the day.

The Vikings arrive looking for lands to settle upon and a better life for their clans. And they have many gods. They are also a great warring tribe who also show no mercy when raiding villages and conquering lands.

Throughout the story, many alliances are made, battles won and lost, warriors change sides, family members betray their loved ones because of greed. Many people are killed in gruesome ways, enslaved and the women are abused in horrific ways. But the thread that weaves the story together and pushes the action forward is an abiding love between a Viking warrior and a Saxson princess who deeply loves two Viking men.


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Very enjoyable series

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-12-24

Well written series. Novel plot which weaves throughout.
Surprise but happy ending. Well developed and very likable characters. Although the narrator does not have a true Scottish accent, she carries the accent off when speaking the parts of the characters. At least, it does not detract from the story.

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