ASIN: B016GRO8T4
Publisher: Loveswept (July 5, 2016)
Publication Date: July 5, 2016
Sold by: Random House LLC
Blurb:
Lady Elinor Dunsmore made the mistake of falling for her older brother’s best friend, who vanished after a night of unbridled passion. Six years and a lifetime later, their eyes meet across a Paris salon. Her friends and family believe she’s dead, but Elle is very much alive. She’s now associated with a ruthless general, who wants her to seduce the man who broke her heart in order to learn his deepest secrets. Is Will a mild-mannered scholar—or the notorious agent they call The Razor?
The bastard son of an earl and an actress, Will Naismith always knew he was an unsuitable match for Elle Dunsmore, no matter how powerfully he ached for her. And yet he almost allowed his desires to spoil her glittering future. After the agony caused by Elle’s supposed death, Will has devoted himself to the Crown, but his entire life has been leading up to this unexpected reunion. As much as he still wants her, though, he must not succumb to lust once again. For his mission is delicate—and Elle is delectably dangerous.
Review:
The premise of this fast-paced, suspenseful historical is definitely unique, fitting right along with its predecessor of the series. I always look forward to coming across fresh, original works, so that in itself made my day.
My heart ached for Wil and Elinor and the tragic circumstances that separated them. They genuinely cared for each other from such young ages, and watching that love stand the test of the time they were apart is a testament to true love. My heart went out to Elinor especially. She had been so young, and although finding herself in that situation is nothing new, the way she’d been deceived cut even deeper (I don’t want to ruin it for those of you who have not yet read it).
I’m always up for a good spy/suspense. I love trying to figure things out and Quincy didn’t disappoint with this story. The sexual tension between Elle and Wil is thicker than London Fog, and there were so many secrets, I thought I would burst waiting for them to be discovered.
The intrigue and suspense keeps the pages turning. I couldn’t wait for the bad guys to reap the consequences of their evil deeds. Elinor is quite the scrapper – headstrong, dedicated, loyal, and feisty. Wil surprised me. I love a man with glasses, especially when they turn out to be a lot tougher than what they let on – the quiet, mysterious type. Yes, indeed!
I wish there had been a little more closure at the end, but it’s, of course, a good way to entice readers to continue on with the series. Not necessarily a cliffhanger, but more like unanswered question (there really is a difference, at least in my head 🙂 ). I’m looking forward to reading what’s next.
Rating system: Cups of Coffee (the less the better)
0: You won’t need any coffee to stay up for this one. It’s intriguing enough all on its own.
1: You’ll stay up late, but not all night. Brew one cup.
2: You’ll read as long as you’re not tired. If you are, two cups should do the trick.
3: I hope you got plenty of rest; you’ll need it, or at least 3 cups.
4: If the cable goes out, read the book. It’s better than nothing, I guess. Oh, don’t forget your brew!
5: Find anything else to do- it doesn’t matter what it is. Don’t waste your coffee. Too much caffeine is bad for you.
My rating: 1/2 cup of coffee