Suzannah Clark
Her Scandalous Pursuit is actually a prequel to the Mad Moreland series by Candace Camp. I enjoyed this book for the first section of it. Thisbe Moreland is a bluestocking and a scientist. She is also the daughter of a Duke, but that’s a secret she tries to keep when attending scientific lectures. When a handsome young man sits next to her, she is amazed to meet someone with similar interests and someone who takes her seriously. I thought this story started off quite strong. It lagged in the middle and I found myself skimming through the chapters. It does pick up the pace quite a bit the last fourth of the book. There are several steamy love scenes and quite a bit of mystical art and intrigue. Overall a good read but not my favorite Mad Moreland. I was given a copy of this book.
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Lori Dykes
Prologue... 1556 Power beyond measure, a creation that could destroy and she had created it. She threw it in the fire to destroy it... Can I just say I was grabbed by the prologue and could not wait to see what it meant and how this played into the story which picks up in London 1868. There was no doubt in my mind Candace Camp had created another incredible tale and trust me, I was not disappointed! "Thisbe thought the lecture at Covington Institute would be informative. She didn't expect it would change her life." Yes, it really would because the "odd tingle at the nap of her neck" was Desmond Harrison. As he sat beside her at the lecture and they actually talked about their interest and science, the attraction could not be denied! A sizzling attraction, humor, some paranormal, drama, secrets and an exciting journey to a happy ever after that took a few twist and turns, makes this one of my favorite in the Mad Morelands series. Trust me you will not be able to put it down once you start!! Magical!
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