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Expected Release Date: January 31, 2012
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: HQNbooks
Author’s Website: http://www.brendajoyce.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1, The Spymaster’s Men
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Warm

Set against the vibrant tapestry of the French revolution and similar uprisings in England, Julianne’s Jacobin sympathies were not only understandable, but in my mind, a thing to bring respect. While her belief in the good of man caused her to be manipulated, her idealism was in my opinion admirable, and made me sympathize greatly with her character.

While I understood Dominic’s motives in keeping his true identity a secret, I still had a very hard time respecting him for taking advantage of Julianne in every way possible, and in the end I think my overall enjoyment of the novel suffered. After all, it’s difficult to love a book when you despise one of the main characters.

However, the rich details of the historical period, coupled with quite a bit of heartbreak, betrayal, intrigue, and danger, all have me salivating for more. I will definitely be reading the next installment to the series when it is published, and would recommend this story for fans of historical romance who may perhaps be tiring a bit of the Regency or Victorian backdrops.

A solid 4/5 Stars