One Last Kiss

Ally Broadfield

May 2016 · It's in His Kiss Book 2 · Sold by Entangled: Select Historical

About this ebook

London, 1812.

Ever since a gossip sheet revealed the details of her extensive dowry, Princess Anna Tarasova has been overrun by fortune-hunting lords. When her childhood sweetheart mysteriously appears in London and asks to court her, it seems too good to be true.

For Captain Mikhail Abromovich, who is both soldier and spy, being chosen to represent Russia in secret negotiations with Britain should be the assignment of a lifetime. The terrible part is that he's certain Anna won't believe his love real once his deception is uncovered and that's one risk he isn't willing to take...

Each book in the It's in His Kiss series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Just a Kiss
Book #2 One Last Kiss

Ratings and reviews

Princess Anna Tarasova has been in London for two years at her uncle Henry’s. She was sent to her mother’s native land by her father until the danger has passed. Since the extent of her wealth has become public knowledge, Anna has had to fend off suitors who have been descending upon her like birds of prey. Her heart has always belonged to Misha, now a soldier in the Russian army. At a ball, trying to avoid unwanted prospective grooms, Anna thinks she might have espied Misha amongst the crowded room. The following day, she learns it was not an illusion. Misha, Captain Mikhail Abromovich, the son of Anna’s father stable master, has come up in the world. However he is not merely a soldier but an envoy in secret negotiations, which will take place in the greatest of secret: the fate of several countries depends upon it. Misha has always been in love with Anna, but his mission makes it all but impossible to do what he most wants, as to succeed, he must betray Anna’s trust, and all may be lost. To begin with, upon seeing the blurb, I knew Ms. Broadfield would get everything Russian right, and thus merits a full, shiny star. The Russian last names, patronyms, nicknames are all spot on; nothing was left to chance, and it’s also evident that she did extensive research to make the story as authentic as possible, for which I will be eternally grateful. The historical context is impeccable, and most intimately tied in with the romance. I loved the abundance of little details, which served to enrich the story while not detracting from it. While the premise seemed rather predictable from the onset, I knew my heart was eventually going to break for both Anna and Misha. They had not seen each other in six years, and I very much appreciated that while Anna’s love for Misha never faltered, she was nevertheless cautious and reasonable and needed to make sure that what had once been was still there, and this from both sides. The prose is subdued and sublime, with a bittersweet undertone that reflects the melancholy of the Russian soul, as well as the inevitable heartbreak that will crush both Anna and Misha. There were a few little things that marred the whole, among others when a romantic moment occurs, a mishap involving puppies made the interlude somewhat unsavoury for me, and I was perplexed at addressing a Russian princess by her first name! However, where I had thought a misunderstanding unnecessary, I was proved wrong, as a national disaster was barely averted. ONE LAST KISS is remarkable because it’s very distinctive, as it shows us the Russian side of the war, all the characters are very well defined, and Anna and Misha are very engaging; the romance is absolutely lovely! I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

About the author

Ally lives in Texas and is convinced her house is shrinking, possibly because she shares it with three kids, five dogs, a cat, a rabbit, a parrot, and several reptiles. Oh, and her husband. She likes to curse in Russian and spends most of her spare time letting dogs in and out of the house and shuttling kids around. She writes historical romance and middle grade/young adult fantasy.