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Buddy Read - Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #4)
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Kris, I'm a little more than halfway through the story.
I have a little more than 2 hours to go (listening to audio and am on part 7).
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Winter is driving me crazy, disappearing at Lady Whimple's ball.
Sleepless nights lol. Yes I agree with you! He's has some more annoying moments coming up (separate from this issue). I am enjoying the story.
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I can't figure out what Adam, Viscount D'Arque is up to. Why does he want the foundling home so bad?
You beat me! I probably won't finish till tomorrow. Sorry.
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I finished this morning - and didn't like it as much as the previous novel.
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There was nothing to lead you to Seymour, which I don't like in a mystery. Louise just seemed superfluous to the story. Why would she suddenly want Christopher?
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Yes, I agree about the story pacing. That epilogue wasn't enough for me either...but I kind of want to get into the next book right away lol. Yeah, Seymour was not in my radar. Not just why would she suddenly want him but also if she did why give up so fast. I honestly thought she was going to ask for more money in return lol. I did like how Winter and Christopher were together, and Joseph and Peach.
I agree there seemed to be a lack of motivation on most character's actions.
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Let me know when you want to listen to the next one! I will schedule it for February just in case :)
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I have tons to read so waiting is all good for me :)
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Eek! Ya don't blame ya, lol. I will touch base with you in March
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I loved Joseph and Peach though. You must read the Christmas short on Hoyt's website BUT only AFTER book #6.
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Their relationship seemed to just be sensual and sexual. I really never connected with Isabel as she wasn't well developed. Her relationship with her husband wasn't adequately explained, especially knowing he had a mistress and child. I would have thought her being barren would have drawn her to Christopher. Then overnight she has an epiphany and can't live without him?
Why was Seymour into this enterprise? Who else was he working with? Why was Roger murdered? If these questions are answered in the next book, it should have been set up better.
When this story was good, it was very good. Where it was weak, it left me wanting much more.
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Roger is Margaret's lover, right? If so, his murder is explained in the next book.
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I agree about Isabel seeming cold though the author kept trying to tell us with words that she wasn't (homey decorating, sexpot).
I wanted more for Winter.
I did enjoy learning more about the history of the ghost.
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I also loved learning about the ghost and there is more in the next two books. I really enjoyed those two much more.
Yay, I will definitely read the novella when it comes up :)Yeah, it was weird the relationship between Isabelle and Christoper - or rather how Isabelle was towards him. And, then suddenly had "affection" for the "boy". Yeah her and Winter were not suited and the love scenes were just a bit awkward.
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I am happy to hear we will hear more about the mystery and murder.Thanks, for discussing with us, Lauren.
Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he’s the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles—protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is rescued by a beautiful aristocrat, Winter has no idea that his two worlds are about to collide.
A DANGEROUS WOMAN . . .
Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys nothing more than a challenge. Yet when she’s asked to tutor the Home’s dour manager in the ways of society—flirtation, double entendres, and scandalous liaisons—Isabel can’t help wondering why his eyes seem so familiar—and his lips so tempting.
A PASSION NEITHER COULD DENY
During the day Isabel and Winter engage in a battle of wills. At night their passions are revealed . . . But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. For that he might have to sacrifice everything—the Home, Isabel . . . and his life.