I don't remember this book, but it didn't hook me.

This book has one of my favorite themes- the heroine is an abuse survivor. The relationship between Nigel and Gisele is sweet and I enjoyed watching him help her deal with her traumatic past. I've added the rest of this series to my to-read shelf, it's shaping up to be a favorite, I think. (4 stars) ( )

This book had a little bit of everything I hate in a romance. It had the typical female lead who thinks she can go it alone against powerful men who are out to kill her. She proved over and over again how stupid she was. It annoys the heck out of me when a woman flees from the good guy when she knows the bad guys are bound to get her.

Anyone who has ever read one of my reviews knows my biggest gripe about a book is when there is too much introspection, especially in the middle of a kiss or sex scene. It ruins it. All books need the characters to self-reflect and have inner thoughts of their fears but this book dwelled on it. The characters had the same thoughts over and over again until it was drilled into the readers head.

The trip was way too long and drawn out.

I'm so done with this series! ( )

Sharp and fun! 1437 late medieval historical romance romp!

Intrepid French woman posing as page flees across France from her husband’s kinsmen. They’re out for blood. Gisele has been accused of murdering her foul and depraved husband. She didn’t, but no one was believing her least of all the powerful DeVeaux’s who have placed a bounty on her head.
Just as she’s about to be captured by two of the DeVeaux men, a pesky Scotsman offers her assistance and sanctuary.
Sir Nigel Murray has been fighting in France for seven years, having fled his homeland clan because of his love for his brother’s wife. Nigel’s entranced by this elfin, feisty female (think the passion and cutting tongue of Leonore from These Old Shades) who also bears a startlingly likeness to the woman who’d had him leaving Scotland
Taking Gisele into his protection, their flight towards a port as they seek a ship bound for Scotland, is a series of triumphs and setbacks, with both learning to lover again.
Mind you Gisele is non too pleased when she finally discovers Nigel’s reason for leaving home and hearth. Fireworks are very much part of this woman’s arsenal.
I have read very little of The Murray’s series, but I do like Hannah Howell’s work, particularly her Wherlocke series. I found this title pleasantly engaging.
This book has apparently been around for at least a decade but is re-releasing in July 2022 as a mass market paperback.

A Kensington Books ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher. ( )

I love the word impertinence in historical, it tickles me to know end especially …
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