Flowers from the Storm

Laura Kinsale

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

The Duke of Jervaulx was brilliant and dangerous. Considered dissolute, reckless, and extravagant, he was transparently referred to as the ′D of J′ in scandal sheets, where he and his various exploits featured with frequency. But sometimes the most womanising rake can be irresistible, and even his most casual attentions fascinated the sheltered Maddy Timms, quiet daughter of a simple mathematician.

Ratings and reviews

This would definitely make an Academy award movie adaptation. BEAUTIFUL! Heart wrenching and uplifting at the same time. It brilliantly described the angst and frustration of those facing a cerebral damage, how it would feel like to perceive you're losing your sanity and control of your actions. And also the long way of recovery (both physically and emotionally). I loved to see Chrisian's transformation from the Top of the world, to the brinck of breaking, and to redemption. It was so well written, that I wanted to slap Chris: the better he became physically, the worst his character got! He was getting back to his habitual self. But the love for Maddygirl made him improve, so I didn't want to slap him any longer. I will always remember this one! Loved it!

I liked this book most of the time but at other points I just wanted it to move along. I thought the first half was great but the heroine began to annoy me. It was implied but I would have liked to see an ending with Christian proving his sanity, getting his finances in order, and doing something with his mathematical works... All in all, it wasn't a bad read but I won't reread it.

Absolutely adored this book. The romance was so pure and the story sad, which made it even more special. You will not be disappointed, please do read this if you love broken characters and a slow burn romance.

About the author

Laura Kinsale is a winner and multiple nominee for the Best Book of the Year award given by the Romance Writers of America. She became a romance writer after six years as a geologist -- a career which consisted of getting out of bed in the middle of the night and driving hundreds of miles alone across west Texas to sit at drilling rigs, wear a hard hat, and attempt to boss around oil-covered males considerably larger than herself. This, she decided, was pushing her luck. So she gave all that up to sit in a chair and stare into space for long periods of time, attempting to figure out What-Happens-Next. She and her husband David currently divide their time between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Texas.