Redeeming the Deception of Grace [SUMMARY] [REVIEWS] [COMMENTS] [INTERVIEW] [WRITE_REVIEW] [VIDEO] OFFICIAL REVIEW 5 people found the following review helpful Book Reviewed by Linda Hays-Gibbs (author,reviewer) [ Review Posted: Mar 22, 2013 ] - See all my reviews Delightful and engaging! Grace Hashiver and Ewan, the Duke of Greys, have sparred with each other since they were children. Their relationship is very complex and clever, and their characters are intriguing. I felt for Grace and her insecurities. She is combating Ewan and his clever replies and teasing all through the story. They have a run of conflict and attraction. Now she is a gown lady and he is a known rake but her heart flutters every time he comes near. She is in love with him but must never let him know, as he would use it to compromise her with his rakish ways. At least she believes this. However, her mother likes the young Duke and would love to see a match between them, but Grace is sure he would never care for her. They are always sparring when they meet but are polite. Grace spies a man she is attracted to at a ball and it seems the man is taken with her, too. Shipley is an Earl but Ewan does not think he is suitable for Grace. In fact, he is sure that Shipley is a worse rake than he and is out to ruin Grace. Suddenly, he feels very jealous of this union and speaks to Grace's mom about letting him chaperone. He becomes quite green with jealousy. This is a delightful story of romance and love with sweet characters and some humor. I loved the characters and the conflict. It lets you escape the cynical lives of the bored ton and find two people that are meant to be together. I enjoyed this delightful story and hope to see more from this author in the future. I would have loved to have it a little longer as these characters are most endearing. Maybe there could be a sequel. Was this review helpful to you?

The Beauty Bride Review by Linda Hays-Gibbs of The Beauty Bride by Claire DelaCroix The notorious outlaw Rhys FitzHenry was a hard man to whom fate had not been kind. He realized there was only one way to secure his claim to Caerwyn castle, marry his cousin. The problem was he was a traitor with a price on his head if he left Wales he could be killed but he loved Caerwyn more than his life. First he rode everywhere looking for this lost cousin only to find her being auctioned off by her brother at another estate as the Jewel of Kinfairlie for she vowed she would not wed anyone she did not love. Her brother Alexander must have her wed or starve. He is broke and has five sisters. Rhys out bids all the men there to take is prize. Her brother is not so sure of his plan. Lady Madeline's heart is not for sale and she vows to run away. A kindly servant offers to help her so they ride for days then he stops and tries to have his wicked way with her. She is terrified and tries to fight. Rhys shoots him with an arrow and saves his woman that he paid for. She thinks he will take her home but he is headed for Caerwyn with all haste to secure his claim. They stay at an Abby and he has a priest marry them. He has her to make sure she cannot have the marriage annulled. His only thoughts were for his estate but somewhere along the way he notices her beauty and wit, her honor and truthfulness. Madeline finds the terrible man grows on her. He has protected her and saved her life. He is also gentle and kind when he wants to be and she is falling for him. The many secrets that is Rhys will not be given to Madeline no matter how many times she asks. He knows that her family is trying to catch them and he is racing for Wales so he can keep his bride. Rhys gives her a sleeping potion to shut her up but it's too strong and almost kills her. He finds he cannot live without her and not just to secure Caerwyn. He vows to tell her all if she will just be well. She awakes and he confesses all his schemes and that they are running from her family. Madeline is livid and vows to annul the marriage. She loves him but must leave him. Rhys sees his home has new visitors so he tells Madeline to wait for him to see what has happened. His step mother has thrown his mother in the dungeon and asked a neighbor to take Caerwyn so Rhys won't get it. They throw Rhys into the dungeon too. He thinks all is lost because he knows Madeline will flee and no one cares for his mother and he. Madeline convinces her family to help, swims up the sewage drain, kills a guard and gets the key to let out Rhys and his mom. They all fight gloriously and we have a great happily ever after. I know this is a lot about the story but believe me when I tell you there is so much more. It is a high adventure with a great many Scottish tales thrown in the mix. There is a little magic and a Fairy Fey in there too. It was completely enchanting. I loved the story. The characters are strong and interact fabulously. There were some typos but it did not take away from the story for me. I give her Five stars out of five for a great read. I would love to read a sequel to this book. Good work! Linda Hays-Gibbs Rosedru@aol.com TRR reviewer The Romance Reviews Eternal Press author

Angel Bait Review

 by Linda Hays-Gibbs

Angel Bait by 

Tricia Skinner

     Ionie Gifford is a reporter for a newspaper. She is smart cunning and a biracial beauty. She is covering a string of murders for a story in her newspaper. Her world consists of humans and others. The others are vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fairies, angels and etc. She thought she knew all about her world in this futuristic Detroit and only wanted the next big story. 

     When she meets Jarrid she is not prepared. Jarrid is a Nephilim, a half angel. He takes her breath away.

     Her best friend and boss JP is a werewolf with five Great Danes and her boss. JP tells her about the half angel wanting to help with the story she is covering. The story is nothing compared to Jarrid. He is a giant of a beautiful man just perfect.  He knocks her socks off. She craves him like a starving man does a steak but he seems afraid of her.  

       Jarrid belongs to The Order and is a virgin. 

     The Order  consists of four Nephilim and one full angel with burned wings. The are heaven's assassins. They have no time for love but this little reporter is so feisty and brave they all care for her. However;  Jarrid is in love.

He tries to deny it but it is too strong even for a giant Nephilim.  The problem is Jarrid must use her as bait to lure the fallen angel or renegade out of hiding. He is their way back into heaven. He must die but being a full angel and evil he is very powerful. Jarrid vows to protect his bait never thinking he would fall in love with it, with Ionie.

   This is a very different kind of story. I enjoyed the personality of Ionie. She is a hard nosed reporter with a heart of gold.  She tries to be brave and strong and stands her ground. She has the hots for Jarrid right off. He does have feelings for her but he has no clue what to do with them. Ionie has to seduce an angel and it was an interesting scenario.

     I was hooked from the start. I loved the plot and the way the book moved. I was pleasantly surprised by several points and turns to this fascinating tale. Jarrid captured my heart and I found myself rooting for Ionie. Their characters were full of personality and flavor. The rest of the Angel Squod: Cain, Tanis, Nesty and Kas all became your friends. The nasty vampire Saul was an evil opponent as well as Beleth the renegade. It was a powerful story. I had not a clue to the ending and I won't spoil it now. Great job Tricia.

I give her Five Stars out of Five. I really enjoyed it.

Review if One Knight's Bargain

by Linda Hays-Gibbs

One Knight's Bargain

By Alexandra O'Hurley

    It is near Paris in 1285

and it is a hard life.  Sybille is at her father's castle tending to it and her three young brothers. Her parents left for Paris with her four other brothers weeks ago and have not returned. There is only two old knights left for protection and she have no money for food.

     Eustache is a black knight with a fearsome reputation, a veritable mountain of a man. He thunders to the castle on his charger with his knights and shows the two poor old retainers his papers. Then he promptly kills them.

     Sybil's hides her brothers and tries to flee but is caught. She had on chain mail while she was teaching her brothers to fight. He thinks she is a man and threatens her life. 

     She admits that she is the woman he seeks for his papers says he owns her father's castle and her.

He has come to marry her. She will not let him claim her until they are wed and demands he show her respect.

     This is a sweet fantasy of that time. It sucks you in from the first. I enjoyed the tale and wish there was more. I read it very quickly and wanted it longer.

I hope to read more from this author and soon.

     I give her five stars out five for a very fine read.

Linda Hays-Gibbs

Review by Linda Hays-Gibbs of

Redeeming the Deception of Grace by

Kristin Vayden

     Grace Hashiver and Ewan, the Duke of Greys have spared with each other since they were children.    

   Their relationship is very complex and clever and their characters are intriguing. I felt for Grace and her insecurities.  She is combating Ewan and his clever replies and teasing all through the story.

They have a run of conflict and attraction.

     Now she is a gown lady and he is a known rake but her heart flutters every time he comes near. She is in love with him but must never let him know, as he would use it to compromise her with his rakish ways, at least she believes this. 

     Her mother likes the young Duke and would love to see a match between them, but Grace is sure he would never care for her.

   They are always sparring when they meet but are polite. Grace spies a man she is attracted to at a ball and it seems the man is taken with her too. Shipley is an Earl but Ewan does not think he is suitable for Grace. In fact, he is sure that Shipley is a worse rake than he and out to ruin Grace.

     Suddenly, he feels very jealous of this union and speaks to Graces' mom about letting him chaperone. He becomes quite green with jealousy.

    This is a delightful story of romance and love with sweet characters and some humor. It lets you escape the cynical lives of the bored tun and find two people that are meant to be together.

     I enjoyed this delightful story and hope to see more from this author in future. I enjoyed the characters and the conflict.

I would have loved to have it a little longer as these characters are most endearing. Maybe there could be a sequel. 

     I gave her Five stars out of Five only because it was a great read.

Surely next story will be longer and even better. Good luck with your writing.

Sincerely,

Linda Hays-Gibbs

Eternal Press Author

The Romance Reviews, Reviewer

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