Queen's Library

The Gentleman Rogue by Margaret McPhee

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I found myself truly loving parts of this story, from leads not part of the upper ton but working class people.

Ned and Emma played off one another very nicely with a few misunderstandings between them that I felt got in the way a lot with a few predictable outcomes. Still the history and story felt fresh making for a sweet ending between this couple.

An overall enjoyable romance with a new take on something old.





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Threats of Sky and Sea by Jennifer Ellision

My rating: 4 of 5 stars




This was like a breathe of fresh air for me, it hit so many points. An amazing story,a strong heroine,court intrigue, and some twists and turns I didn't see coming.
Breena, I felt for and cheered for thoughout the story, she had some sass but didn't overdo to the point of doing some stupid. She step lightly and used her brains to see where everyone stood and watchful. It was heartbreaking some of the choices that lead her to the path she walked, but she kept strong.

The use of elementals might have been done before, but in Jennifer Ellision's hand she gave it a fresh take with a war brewing between countries and a mad if not evilly clever king using everyone as a chess piece on the board. Making the intrigue at times bothersome as you didn't know who stood where. So finding an ally in this backstabbing court was almost a relief!

The romance was given a very light touch, that I can see growing fro…