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The Trouble with Moonlight
British spy James Locke has seen some odd events—but nothing quite as fantastical as when, in the midst of a moonlit safe-cracking mission, he witnesses a ruby necklace being spirited away as if by conjurer's trick. Following the jewels leads him to Lusinda Havershaw, who's inherited the talent of turning invisible in the moonlight—at least, the parts of her that are unclothed.
To support her sisters, Lusinda slips naked through the London night to recover lost or stolen items. After enlisting her reluctant services for the Crown, Locke trains Lusinda in espionage—though her close proximity is bewitchingly distracting. And as their mission to track Russian spies grows treacherous, they'll find that the heart behaves even more mysteriously than Lusinda in the moonlight.
To support her sisters, Lusinda slips naked through the London night to recover lost or stolen items. After enlisting her reluctant services for the Crown, Locke trains Lusinda in espionage—though her close proximity is bewitchingly distracting. And as their mission to track Russian spies grows treacherous, they'll find that the heart behaves even more mysteriously than Lusinda in the moonlight.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 3, 2008
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Donna MacMeans
27 books89 followersAn award winner author, Donna MacMeans writes witty and seductive historical romance set in the Victorian era.
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February 3, 2010
I really enjoyed this book! It combined three of my favorite genres; historical romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspence!
Lusinda Havershaw is a nevidimi. She becomes invisible when she absorbs the rays from the moon. She uses this to her advantage by running a recovery (not theft!) business. One night while she is recovering an item from a safe, she is spotted, well not her exactly, but the necklace she is recovering is oddly floating through the air.
James Locke is on a mission for The Queen. He is to recover a list of names of agents working for the Crown before it falls into the hands of the Russians. While searching the contents of a safe, he is interrupted by another mystery. Someone or something invisible has taken a necklace out of the safe he was just searching and is now carrying the necklace through the house. It is as if the necklace is floating through mid-air! He does not call himself a spy for no reason so he follows the necklace to it's home and determines to find out what or whom is behind this!
James figures out very quickly what Lusinda is. He is very smart and observant. There are some very funny parts to this book including when he first discovers that the invisible thing is a woman, a very naked woman at that! You see, she can only become invisible, not her clothing, so she runs about town naked during her recovery efforts! Another hilarious thing is that she learned everything she knows about what goes on between a man and a woman from when she snuck in a whore house called the Velvet Slipper while she was invisible, she was just curious! She is quite funny every time she does something to try to attract the attentions from James that she had seen a woman do for a man at the Velvet Slipper, including bending over and shimmying in front of him, with his reaction being "Lu...Lusinda, what are you doing?". Another time being in the carriage when she is invisible and the things the two of them do, funny and steamy!
Very entertaining and fast read, I recommend it to everyone who loves all these aspects of a story!
Characters:
Lusinda- Reese Witherspoon [image error]
Lusinda Havershaw is a nevidimi. She becomes invisible when she absorbs the rays from the moon. She uses this to her advantage by running a recovery (not theft!) business. One night while she is recovering an item from a safe, she is spotted, well not her exactly, but the necklace she is recovering is oddly floating through the air.
James Locke is on a mission for The Queen. He is to recover a list of names of agents working for the Crown before it falls into the hands of the Russians. While searching the contents of a safe, he is interrupted by another mystery. Someone or something invisible has taken a necklace out of the safe he was just searching and is now carrying the necklace through the house. It is as if the necklace is floating through mid-air! He does not call himself a spy for no reason so he follows the necklace to it's home and determines to find out what or whom is behind this!
James figures out very quickly what Lusinda is. He is very smart and observant. There are some very funny parts to this book including when he first discovers that the invisible thing is a woman, a very naked woman at that! You see, she can only become invisible, not her clothing, so she runs about town naked during her recovery efforts! Another hilarious thing is that she learned everything she knows about what goes on between a man and a woman from when she snuck in a whore house called the Velvet Slipper while she was invisible, she was just curious! She is quite funny every time she does something to try to attract the attentions from James that she had seen a woman do for a man at the Velvet Slipper, including bending over and shimmying in front of him, with his reaction being "Lu...Lusinda, what are you doing?". Another time being in the carriage when she is invisible and the things the two of them do, funny and steamy!
Very entertaining and fast read, I recommend it to everyone who loves all these aspects of a story!
Characters:
Lusinda- Reese Witherspoon [image error]
September 2, 2010
I thought the premise for this story was unique, that's what caught my eye. I liked the characters, even secondary characters had me hoping I'd get to read about them someday. I liked how it was a historical without overloading me with balls and gowns and glittering ton everywhere, it was nice to see a somewhat more normal lifestyle instead of Dukes and Earls dancing all over the place. I thought the love aspect was nicely developed too. All in all a good read.
August 20, 2025
While on mission to secure damaging information in the hands of Russian supporters, the hero is astonished to encounter the most bizarre thing he's ever not scene. While hiding from the person he imagined would soon be in the safe room, he sees nothing but a floating necklace. The thief is invisible! Intrigued, he quickly follows the phantom out into the streets of London and to the house where the heroine lives with her aunt and 2 younger sisters. He immediately sets a trap for the woman who can turn invisible and succeeds in capturing her in his house. He makes her an offer she can't refuse. He needs her to be his associate of sorts and to accompany him on his missions because the tremor in his hand, should it be discovered, will mean the end of his career as a spy for the Crown.
The heroine is soon made aware that while he offers her a job and payment to support her family, in reality, she has no chose but to accept. Her abilities cannot fall into the hands of the enemy and as such she soon finds herself employed as a spy. The hero is a kind sort of man but very driven towards his goals. He doesn't really consider the safety or feelings of others nor does he typically socialize all that well beyond his books and his job. He pushes her to learn the safe cracking ways he needs to find that list of operative names and he doesn't really stop to consider the danger it's putting her in. Nor, does he really care about her reputation. Now the heroine, with her bizarre ability to turn invisible with the moonlight, knows that her marriage prospects are null and void but her sisters must be thought of. She does everything for her family, and though they love her, she is very much apart from them. Both psychically and socially. They can go to balls and grand parties while she will never have that pleasure. But she finds pleasure with the hero who is charming at times and comes to mean a great deal to her. She knows he can't love her or marry her, he's made that clear, but she is willing to enjoy what happiness she can find now before the mission is over and he doesn't need her any longer.
The hero himself tries very hard to remain that aloof and sometimes cold man he once was because he knows his lifestyle does not factor in a wife. His time as a prisoner during a mission and his subsequent torture and emotionally damage also play a part in his reasons for being a bit of a loner. But he falls for the heroine's beauty and her fascinating abilities. Also, she in loyal and smart and the perfect partner for one such as he. As the mission progresses and the characters strength is tested, he realizes that he is no longer willing to return to being the man he was before. He is a better man with the heroine and he needs her to love.
What a marvelous book. I was in love with the complex characters who both possessed good qualities and not so good ones but overall had soft hearts. The hero could be a bit ruthless and his drive to complete his mission ended up putting the heroine's ability to the test as well as putting her very life in danger. It took him realizing his love for her to know what he asked of her was wrong. He was scarred both inside and out by his experience in that prison cell and it turned him into a reclusive man but one able to smile at times and tease at others. He was not a coldhearted bastard, he just wasn't sunshine and roses either. The heroine was a tool to the hero and she didn't go willingly but she did what she needed to help her family. Even though her sister was a totally c-word and the heroine felt very alone, she was devoted to them. She was a marvelous woman who pushed herself to be better and whom once you earned her loyalty, she was a fierce ally. The plotline was perhaps not so special, despite the paranormal theme. It was just the hunt for a stolen list but the characters involvement and interactions made it special. I can say that I loved it quite well and I wish this author had more such novels in her list but as far I can see this is the only PNR. Sad because I really loved this book.
The heroine is soon made aware that while he offers her a job and payment to support her family, in reality, she has no chose but to accept. Her abilities cannot fall into the hands of the enemy and as such she soon finds herself employed as a spy. The hero is a kind sort of man but very driven towards his goals. He doesn't really consider the safety or feelings of others nor does he typically socialize all that well beyond his books and his job. He pushes her to learn the safe cracking ways he needs to find that list of operative names and he doesn't really stop to consider the danger it's putting her in. Nor, does he really care about her reputation. Now the heroine, with her bizarre ability to turn invisible with the moonlight, knows that her marriage prospects are null and void but her sisters must be thought of. She does everything for her family, and though they love her, she is very much apart from them. Both psychically and socially. They can go to balls and grand parties while she will never have that pleasure. But she finds pleasure with the hero who is charming at times and comes to mean a great deal to her. She knows he can't love her or marry her, he's made that clear, but she is willing to enjoy what happiness she can find now before the mission is over and he doesn't need her any longer.
The hero himself tries very hard to remain that aloof and sometimes cold man he once was because he knows his lifestyle does not factor in a wife. His time as a prisoner during a mission and his subsequent torture and emotionally damage also play a part in his reasons for being a bit of a loner. But he falls for the heroine's beauty and her fascinating abilities. Also, she in loyal and smart and the perfect partner for one such as he. As the mission progresses and the characters strength is tested, he realizes that he is no longer willing to return to being the man he was before. He is a better man with the heroine and he needs her to love.
What a marvelous book. I was in love with the complex characters who both possessed good qualities and not so good ones but overall had soft hearts. The hero could be a bit ruthless and his drive to complete his mission ended up putting the heroine's ability to the test as well as putting her very life in danger. It took him realizing his love for her to know what he asked of her was wrong. He was scarred both inside and out by his experience in that prison cell and it turned him into a reclusive man but one able to smile at times and tease at others. He was not a coldhearted bastard, he just wasn't sunshine and roses either. The heroine was a tool to the hero and she didn't go willingly but she did what she needed to help her family. Even though her sister was a totally c-word and the heroine felt very alone, she was devoted to them. She was a marvelous woman who pushed herself to be better and whom once you earned her loyalty, she was a fierce ally. The plotline was perhaps not so special, despite the paranormal theme. It was just the hunt for a stolen list but the characters involvement and interactions made it special. I can say that I loved it quite well and I wish this author had more such novels in her list but as far I can see this is the only PNR. Sad because I really loved this book.
November 16, 2010
Lusinda Havershaw has inherited the ability to become invisible in Moonlight. She has been using her ability to recover goods for people for a fee. You could call her a thief, but she prefers what she does to be called recovering. One night when she is recovering some jewellery for a client she comes into contact with James Locke. He does not quite know what he is seeing when he sees the necklace move around on its own, so he follows it to a house.
He sets up a trap to catch Lusinda and gets more than he bargained for when she falls for it., James coerces Lusinda into helping him recover a list from a safe and the story goes on from there. I love it, I loved both Lusinda and James, they were so good together.
I am working my way through Donna’s books and I hope they all are as good as what I have read so far
He sets up a trap to catch Lusinda and gets more than he bargained for when she falls for it., James coerces Lusinda into helping him recover a list from a safe and the story goes on from there. I love it, I loved both Lusinda and James, they were so good together.
I am working my way through Donna’s books and I hope they all are as good as what I have read so far
January 26, 2015
This book is about a young lady, Lusinda, who becomes invisible when she soaks up moonlight. When a spy, James, catches her, he convinces her to work with him to retrieve some documents from Russian supporters. It turned to be quite a suspenseful story and fun to read.
There is also the romance and at times while sees invisible. Quite entertaining. The ending was a bit surprising, some things I did not expect which always great to read in a book. Being too predictable is not enjoyable and this book was enjoyable.
There is also the romance and at times while sees invisible. Quite entertaining. The ending was a bit surprising, some things I did not expect which always great to read in a book. Being too predictable is not enjoyable and this book was enjoyable.
March 14, 2009
Fantastic bool
October 18, 2019
This delightful historical paranormal romance was perfect for me: a fast read (257 pages). Set in London, 1877, I felt the times, from the gas lighting to the luxury of indoor plumbing to the layers of clothing. I agonized for Lusinda, bearing the family genes that made her turn invisible once she’d soaked up too many moonbeams. She’s a sympathetic woman for sure. With her family fallen on hard times, she’s chosen to use her talent to help her “recover” items that have gone missing from others. But to use her invisibility, she must sacrifice all of her clothes, and stay out of the way of anyone. She’s condemned, she’s sure, never to marry. But she aches for a meaningful touch. Enter the spy who catches her, and needs her, James Locke. He has his own inner demons, which author MacMeans unveils as the story unfolds. It’s a game of cat and mouse, with Locke teaching Lucinda, whether she wants to or not. The money, the threats—what kind of man is Locke? But the deeper the story went, the more I understood him, the more he changed around Lucinda, the more I fell in love with him, too.
I’ve given it 4 stars because of where it fell shorter for me. Head-hopping occurred a few times, it seemed. I’d be in Lucinda’s point of view, then realize a few paragraphs later, in the same scene, I seemed to be in Locke’s point of view, without any white space to make the transition. Take this scene, from page 45: “She wanted to believe him. It would make the soft meeting occurring in her innermost private areas a bit more acceptable….” Then, after that paragraph ends, “James waited until the door fully closed, and even a moment or two longer until he heard the click of the lock. He smiled, not that a simple door lock would stop him….” That pushed me out of the story each time it happened. Coupled with a pet-peeve phrase (a bit), whose frequent appearance also pops me out of the story, kept me from the 5-star rating I otherwise would have given for this fresh, engaging genre blending.
MacMeans kept me turning the pages to find out how these two would get their happily ever after. Twice, I did the famous “one chapter more” when I knew I should be turning out the lights. If you like paranormal romances, I hope you’ll give it a read.
I’ve given it 4 stars because of where it fell shorter for me. Head-hopping occurred a few times, it seemed. I’d be in Lucinda’s point of view, then realize a few paragraphs later, in the same scene, I seemed to be in Locke’s point of view, without any white space to make the transition. Take this scene, from page 45: “She wanted to believe him. It would make the soft meeting occurring in her innermost private areas a bit more acceptable….” Then, after that paragraph ends, “James waited until the door fully closed, and even a moment or two longer until he heard the click of the lock. He smiled, not that a simple door lock would stop him….” That pushed me out of the story each time it happened. Coupled with a pet-peeve phrase (a bit), whose frequent appearance also pops me out of the story, kept me from the 5-star rating I otherwise would have given for this fresh, engaging genre blending.
MacMeans kept me turning the pages to find out how these two would get their happily ever after. Twice, I did the famous “one chapter more” when I knew I should be turning out the lights. If you like paranormal romances, I hope you’ll give it a read.
November 6, 2017
I loved this story with its well balanced mix of romance, ethereal ghostliness, intrigue and spying, suspense, family ties and support and tons of twists and turns.
It really is very well written with Donna MacMeans painting pictures in my mind that were so real and so vivid that not only was I reading the story but I was also seeing what was happening in this delightful story.
Beautiful and clever, this story deserves 5* gold stars and I highly recommend it.
It really is very well written with Donna MacMeans painting pictures in my mind that were so real and so vivid that not only was I reading the story but I was also seeing what was happening in this delightful story.
Beautiful and clever, this story deserves 5* gold stars and I highly recommend it.
February 20, 2017
Very enjoyable read. Loved the sexual tension. Just what this reader needed. I'm not a huge historical fan anymore, but I have a feeling I'll be buying the rest of Donna's books shortly (paranormal or no paranormal). I love her writing.
December 22, 2021
Nice Novel
The story of the invisible people is fascinating. I read the other book, but this one was the best. If you like science fiction and love stories, you will love this book.
The story of the invisible people is fascinating. I read the other book, but this one was the best. If you like science fiction and love stories, you will love this book.
December 30, 2018
A well paced espionage historical romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Lusinda will whatever is necessary to take care of her sisters. Finding love wasn't expected, but fun to watch bloom.
November 17, 2020
Didn't care for this much.
February 9, 2015
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I picked up this novel looking for something a little different and while the plot was more on the original side I didn’t find myself as impressed with this novel as I thought I would be. Even though I wouldn’t exactly say this is a bad novel I’m extremely picky about regency romance and this one just blends in with the sea of other books of the same genre, only it’s extreme cringeworthienss making it stand out.
I was very unimpressed with the beginning of this novel; lackluster characters and a weak plot made me consider putting this book down several times before I finally got to the point where I decided to stick it out. As the novel went on it most definitely improved, and by the end I found myself engrossed in the climax, but it was a little touch and go getting there. Even though the novel was a quick read, and a fairly fun one, the plot was definitely the weak link. I never fully understood what the “mission” James and Lusinda were on actually was or how it benefited anyone. I tend to space out during anything political (especially in books where I’m not all that invested) so maybe I missed something important… but to be honest it didn’t end up making that much of a difference anyway. This isn’t a novel that requires full attention.
Even though I wasn’t expecting it based on the beginning the strongest aspect of The Trouble with Moonlight is the character development. Lusinda was a fairly average regency heroine but she was fun to read about and had her own set of little quirks, like being a thief, that gave her just a little bit of a spark. However, it was James that stole the show in terms of development. I was absolutely fascinated by his back story and I loved hearing about the little snippets from his past. Even though he spent the majority of the novel imagining Lusinda naked (which I promptly skipped over) I lived for the moments where he talked about his past or where he actually thought about Lusinda as a person instead of a sexual object. Lusinda’s family was also surprisingly developed, especially her sister Portia. I enjoyed reading about the jealousy and cattiness between the siblings and watching that relationship change as the two sisters discovered more about each other.
The biggest problem I had with this novel was the number of cringe worthy moments, especially in the romance department. I had to set the novel down and compose myself when Lusinda lost her virginity (and any subsequent sex scenes) because the second hand embarrassment was almost too much to bear. To be honest this novel would have been much better without the awkward and forced romance, a little sexual tension here and there and I would have been satisfied. I felt like MacMeans was trying too hard to make the reader swoon and instead had the opposite effect and ended up scaring me away. I’ve read plenty of eye-roll worthy romance scenes but The Trouble with Moonlight definitely takes the cake for some of the most ridiculous.
Even though I wouldn’t classify this novel as a “bad” book I still wouldn’t exactly recommend it either. The hard to read moments paired with a weak plot canceled out points this novel had in its favor and at the end of the day this is a novel I’m going to have forgotten about a month from now. Fans of regency romance may want to skip this one in favor of a novel with a bit more substance.
I picked up this novel looking for something a little different and while the plot was more on the original side I didn’t find myself as impressed with this novel as I thought I would be. Even though I wouldn’t exactly say this is a bad novel I’m extremely picky about regency romance and this one just blends in with the sea of other books of the same genre, only it’s extreme cringeworthienss making it stand out.
I was very unimpressed with the beginning of this novel; lackluster characters and a weak plot made me consider putting this book down several times before I finally got to the point where I decided to stick it out. As the novel went on it most definitely improved, and by the end I found myself engrossed in the climax, but it was a little touch and go getting there. Even though the novel was a quick read, and a fairly fun one, the plot was definitely the weak link. I never fully understood what the “mission” James and Lusinda were on actually was or how it benefited anyone. I tend to space out during anything political (especially in books where I’m not all that invested) so maybe I missed something important… but to be honest it didn’t end up making that much of a difference anyway. This isn’t a novel that requires full attention.
Even though I wasn’t expecting it based on the beginning the strongest aspect of The Trouble with Moonlight is the character development. Lusinda was a fairly average regency heroine but she was fun to read about and had her own set of little quirks, like being a thief, that gave her just a little bit of a spark. However, it was James that stole the show in terms of development. I was absolutely fascinated by his back story and I loved hearing about the little snippets from his past. Even though he spent the majority of the novel imagining Lusinda naked (which I promptly skipped over) I lived for the moments where he talked about his past or where he actually thought about Lusinda as a person instead of a sexual object. Lusinda’s family was also surprisingly developed, especially her sister Portia. I enjoyed reading about the jealousy and cattiness between the siblings and watching that relationship change as the two sisters discovered more about each other.
The biggest problem I had with this novel was the number of cringe worthy moments, especially in the romance department. I had to set the novel down and compose myself when Lusinda lost her virginity (and any subsequent sex scenes) because the second hand embarrassment was almost too much to bear. To be honest this novel would have been much better without the awkward and forced romance, a little sexual tension here and there and I would have been satisfied. I felt like MacMeans was trying too hard to make the reader swoon and instead had the opposite effect and ended up scaring me away. I’ve read plenty of eye-roll worthy romance scenes but The Trouble with Moonlight definitely takes the cake for some of the most ridiculous.
Even though I wouldn’t classify this novel as a “bad” book I still wouldn’t exactly recommend it either. The hard to read moments paired with a weak plot canceled out points this novel had in its favor and at the end of the day this is a novel I’m going to have forgotten about a month from now. Fans of regency romance may want to skip this one in favor of a novel with a bit more substance.
June 22, 2009
In some ways, I enjoyed this book and in others I did not. There were some really well done areas of this book that made me think that this new author has some real potential.
However, there were some gripes to be had with this novel. For example, Lucinda is forced to live with James alone. It is highly unlikely that anyone would allow a young, unmarried woman to live alone with a man at that time --regardless of the reason. I was also annoyed by how many times Lucinda whined about the fact that she would probably never experience love nor marry. However, her own mother obviously found love, married and had three children. Obviously this is possible. Later, when her mother's depth of love for her father is discussed, she recalls that she doesn't want to feel that sort of love for someone. You either want love or don't... which is it?
The story line was predictable and I saw it coming a mile away, but I am rarely truly surprised by an outcome anyway (especially in this genre), so that is not really a huge gripe.
Another thing that bothered me was Lucinda thoughts after she spent a night in bed with James. He was gone when she woke up but she kept thinking about how he must not want her because he was gone and she really forced him to be with her and all of that. Umm, sweetie?... You were sleeping in his bed. If he didn't want to sleep with you, he wouldn't have. Also, if he was just using you, after you had sex with him, he would have handed you your clothes and told you to go away. After a lengthy set of whining on her part, she looks out the window and finds that it was the afternoon, yet she never connects that maybe, just maybe, he wasn't tired and unlike her, could not sleep the day away.
All these things aside, there is real potential there. I happen to have another book by this author on my TBR shelf and I will give that one a try. The Trouble with Moonlight is only this author's second novel and the novel I have waiting to be read is her first, so I am not expecting a whole lot. As this author continues to release novels, I am sure that she will improve.
However, there were some gripes to be had with this novel. For example, Lucinda is forced to live with James alone. It is highly unlikely that anyone would allow a young, unmarried woman to live alone with a man at that time --regardless of the reason. I was also annoyed by how many times Lucinda whined about the fact that she would probably never experience love nor marry. However, her own mother obviously found love, married and had three children. Obviously this is possible. Later, when her mother's depth of love for her father is discussed, she recalls that she doesn't want to feel that sort of love for someone. You either want love or don't... which is it?
The story line was predictable and I saw it coming a mile away, but I am rarely truly surprised by an outcome anyway (especially in this genre), so that is not really a huge gripe.
Another thing that bothered me was Lucinda thoughts after she spent a night in bed with James. He was gone when she woke up but she kept thinking about how he must not want her because he was gone and she really forced him to be with her and all of that. Umm, sweetie?... You were sleeping in his bed. If he didn't want to sleep with you, he wouldn't have. Also, if he was just using you, after you had sex with him, he would have handed you your clothes and told you to go away. After a lengthy set of whining on her part, she looks out the window and finds that it was the afternoon, yet she never connects that maybe, just maybe, he wasn't tired and unlike her, could not sleep the day away.
All these things aside, there is real potential there. I happen to have another book by this author on my TBR shelf and I will give that one a try. The Trouble with Moonlight is only this author's second novel and the novel I have waiting to be read is her first, so I am not expecting a whole lot. As this author continues to release novels, I am sure that she will improve.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2022
I came across this book on a TVTropes page discussing stories about invisibility and decided to check it out. On the one hand this story has an intriguing premise - a heroine who becomes invisible when she is exposed to sufficient moonlight, a historical setting in London during the "Great Game" of the 19th century, and a man who discovers her secret and uses her abilities to help in his work as a spy.
Unfortunately these ideas were not well used. The characters did not behave in particularly sensible ways, with those being spied on seeming not to take even elementary precautions, such as bolting their doors or having guards or guard dogs on patrol, and the author seems to be under the impression that the moon is always visible in the night sky regardless of what phase it is in. That last was particularly annoying for me and would doubtless annoy anyone else who understands the rudiments of astronomy.
Unfortunately these ideas were not well used. The characters did not behave in particularly sensible ways, with those being spied on seeming not to take even elementary precautions, such as bolting their doors or having guards or guard dogs on patrol, and the author seems to be under the impression that the moon is always visible in the night sky regardless of what phase it is in. That last was particularly annoying for me and would doubtless annoy anyone else who understands the rudiments of astronomy.
January 10, 2013
This story is cute. It had a lot of potential. The main heroine and her family are very well developed as well as the hero. However, there were a few elements that I just couldn't let go.
First of all, she moves in with him without a female chaperone! This is Regency England. She is unmarried woman. This doesn't fly. First of all, she's so compromised and the servants think of her as a light skirt. Yea, yea. He gives his reasons why he wants her there but they don't work the cover story well enough and for a spy to be that sloppy, it ruins the illusion.
Other problems.
Aside from that, it's a cute premise with a lot of potential. The main characters are developed, And the story is off the beaten path.
First of all, she moves in with him without a female chaperone! This is Regency England. She is unmarried woman. This doesn't fly. First of all, she's so compromised and the servants think of her as a light skirt. Yea, yea. He gives his reasons why he wants her there but they don't work the cover story well enough and for a spy to be that sloppy, it ruins the illusion.
Other problems.
Aside from that, it's a cute premise with a lot of potential. The main characters are developed, And the story is off the beaten path.
February 7, 2024
19. sajandi London. Inglise spioonid, vene spioonid ja...nähtamatu naine. Alguses mõtlesin, et huvitav, mis trikk seal on. Kahtlustasin muidugi, et tegu on kuidagi mehhaanikaga, ent näed siis, naine, kes saab end nähtamatuks muuta (ei ole spoiler, see selgub juba esimeses peatükis).
Spioonide tegevusliin oli väga ebamäärane. Justkui olid mingid tähtsad dokumendid ja veidi piinamist info kogumise eesmärgil, aga kogu see teema oli justkui teisejärguline. Tähtsamal kohal oli peategelane Nähtamatu Naine ja täpsemalt kuidas ja millal ta nähtamatuks muutub. Üks väga veider seksistseen oli ka, aga selle olen juba peaaegu õnnestunud unustada. Peamiselt need peategelased kas harjutasid sissemurdmist või murdsid kuhugi sisse. 🙂
Ei teagi, kas soovitada. Oli ja polnud ka. Sellest, kuidas viimane peatükk lõppes, jäi mulje, et raamatule on ka järg plaanis.
Spioonide tegevusliin oli väga ebamäärane. Justkui olid mingid tähtsad dokumendid ja veidi piinamist info kogumise eesmärgil, aga kogu see teema oli justkui teisejärguline. Tähtsamal kohal oli peategelane Nähtamatu Naine ja täpsemalt kuidas ja millal ta nähtamatuks muutub. Üks väga veider seksistseen oli ka, aga selle olen juba peaaegu õnnestunud unustada. Peamiselt need peategelased kas harjutasid sissemurdmist või murdsid kuhugi sisse. 🙂
Ei teagi, kas soovitada. Oli ja polnud ka. Sellest, kuidas viimane peatükk lõppes, jäi mulje, et raamatule on ka järg plaanis.
November 8, 2012
This is the first Donna MacMeans book for me. I enjoyed it very much. In fact, I enjoyed this book a little too much at times and I found myself skimming ahead to see what was going to happen in the next chapter. I loved the paranormal elements, they were fresh and unique. I also really enjoyed the twist with the younger sister, I did not see that plot thread coming until the Auntie hinted about it. There were a few chapters with head hopping and I had to re-read various scenes a few times to figure out which character maintained the point of view. Other than that, it was an enjoyable read, and I even shed a few tears at the Hero's admission of love. I recommended this book to people who like Victorian or Regency romance with paranormal elements.
May 1, 2013
The premise is cute and fun. Lusinda attempts to support her sisters with the only skill at her disposal. She gets caught by James and the plot thickens. This could be categorized as a light paranormal historical, which I like because I don't want to have to try to figure out the world and the players and who has what exotic powers. Both H/H have good chemistry and the romance is realistic. Yes, as some have pointed out, she moves in with him, which is probably unrealistic for the time. But it is fiction. And it is delightful in every other way. Donna McMeans comes through every time and gives a delightful read.
December 9, 2013
The Trouble With Moonlight was a great story! The characters were interesting, as well as the plot. I liked that there was a bit of supernatural in it, but it wasn't overwhelming. The story centered around the relationship between the characters, and not just their special abilities. Portia really surprised me. I never would have guessed what happened with her, but I am curious as to how it all turned out.
July 11, 2014
Lusinda Havershaw has an interesting gift. She becomes invisible in the moonlight. James Locke is a British spy and recruits Lusinda to assist him with a case.
Interesting concept. Becoming invisible in the moonlight :)
It was a cute, witty read with a touch of suspense. Not overly doused in paranormal. I would certainly recommend it.
Interesting concept. Becoming invisible in the moonlight :)
It was a cute, witty read with a touch of suspense. Not overly doused in paranormal. I would certainly recommend it.
February 14, 2011
Eh. An average read. Nothing sticks out as good or bad. It's one of those books you finish, then the next day you can barely remember how you felt about it. A fluffy time-filler.
James didn't appeal to me as a love interest. I find myself getting annoyed with characters who spend the whole novel fighting their feelings for one reason or another.
James didn't appeal to me as a love interest. I find myself getting annoyed with characters who spend the whole novel fighting their feelings for one reason or another.
January 12, 2011
I'm not usually a fan of paranormals, but this had an interesting premise and captured my interest.
The way the heroine loses her virginity was pretty ridiculous, though. I've read a lot of romances, so there are a lot of dumb love scenes out there, but this one ranked near the top of my list for causing a major eye-roll.
The way the heroine loses her virginity was pretty ridiculous, though. I've read a lot of romances, so there are a lot of dumb love scenes out there, but this one ranked near the top of my list for causing a major eye-roll.
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May 24, 2009
Girl goes invisible in the moonlight but her clothes don't so guess what that means - yes no clothes. So she starts a recovery service and adventures ensue when she and a spy for England go after the same safe at the same time. Loved this one, hope there are more.
December 2, 2009
Highly recommend for something a little different.I'd read it again. Main characters must deal with things to be kept secret to protect loved ones, and with past horriffic happenings, but through love are able to endure and find happiness. Happiness being something we all want.
April 1, 2011
I do not like paranormal books at all. This one I picked up because I had liked her other book. I found it quite interesting in the fact that in moonlight she turns invisible. She also uses this gift, forms a buisness, and retrieves things that were stolen from her clients.
August 9, 2011
This was a fun read about a woman who goes invisible during moonlight. Lots of political intrigue, betrayal, and of course, the necessary "falling in love" without realizing what's happening. A fun read.
August 15, 2011
So the book has everything a Romance novel should have. I would have liked to see more action (not the bedroom kind either) but it seemed to drag a bit. I already knew who the evil guy was before they revealed it at the end. Not sure if I will read another book by this author.
August 27, 2008
I read it in one day. This is a classic style, super-fun paranormal historical romance. Light, enjoyable, and fun.
September 12, 2018
I would have like another book about Portia, and perhaps Rhea.
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