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nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review
4.0
Hero of My Heart SOURCE: Netgalley
Hero of My Heart is a funny, engaging and sexy read which kept me thoroughly entertained.In this story we are introduced to Alasdair Thornham,, (who is a Marquis who also happens to be an opium addict) who came to the rescue of Mary Smith who is the daughter of a vicar. Mary's half brother Matthias was seeking to sell her virginity to cover his gambling debts.When Alasdair and Mary's paths crossed the adventure began. These two were just hilarious together. Despite his opium addiction Alasdair was not going to allow anything or anyone to hurt Mary. Their adventures or should I say misadventures brought them closer together. The passion between them was quite sizzling.In the end I really had to ask myself who was the real hero? In my opinion they were both heroes. Alsadair saved Mary from sullied reputation but she saved him from self-destructing.Overall I found this to be a fantastic read and I am looking forward to more of this author's work.
Hero of My Heart is a funny, engaging and sexy read which kept me thoroughly entertained.In this story we are introduced to Alasdair Thornham,, (who is a Marquis who also happens to be an opium addict) who came to the rescue of Mary Smith who is the daughter of a vicar. Mary's half brother Matthias was seeking to sell her virginity to cover his gambling debts.When Alasdair and Mary's paths crossed the adventure began. These two were just hilarious together. Despite his opium addiction Alasdair was not going to allow anything or anyone to hurt Mary. Their adventures or should I say misadventures brought them closer together. The passion between them was quite sizzling.In the end I really had to ask myself who was the real hero? In my opinion they were both heroes. Alsadair saved Mary from sullied reputation but she saved him from self-destructing.Overall I found this to be a fantastic read and I am looking forward to more of this author's work.
avoraciousreader68's review
3.0
*Book source ~ NetGalley
Mary Smith’s asshat half-brother sells her (and her virginity) in a seamy pub, but lucky for her Alasdair Thornham is there to save her from a nauseating fate. But is the marquess any better than the rabble who would have bought her? Damsel in distress meet wounded hero.
For the most part this is a decent tale of rescuing the damsel who, while not a totally strong heroine, is not simpering either. Mary has an interesting background as does Alasdair, but what could have been a heart-wrenching story turns out to be only so-so. Alasdair’s addiction recovery is totally unbelievable. In fact, it’s absurd. I do like the fact he’s an addict because who likes a perfect hero? But his addiction should have been handled a little more realistically. In addition, the characters do a few really stupid things. I wanted to bang their heads together like the Three Stooges. So frustrating. Finally, there wasn’t a lot of back story on the so-called villains of this piece and they were disposed of a little too easily. All-in-all, not a horribly written historical romance, but one that could have been so much better with a bit of work.
Mary Smith’s asshat half-brother sells her (and her virginity) in a seamy pub, but lucky for her Alasdair Thornham is there to save her from a nauseating fate. But is the marquess any better than the rabble who would have bought her? Damsel in distress meet wounded hero.
For the most part this is a decent tale of rescuing the damsel who, while not a totally strong heroine, is not simpering either. Mary has an interesting background as does Alasdair, but what could have been a heart-wrenching story turns out to be only so-so. Alasdair’s addiction recovery is totally unbelievable. In fact, it’s absurd. I do like the fact he’s an addict because who likes a perfect hero? But his addiction should have been handled a little more realistically. In addition, the characters do a few really stupid things. I wanted to bang their heads together like the Three Stooges. So frustrating. Finally, there wasn’t a lot of back story on the so-called villains of this piece and they were disposed of a little too easily. All-in-all, not a horribly written historical romance, but one that could have been so much better with a bit of work.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
*I received a free ARC of Hero of My Heart from Loveswept via Netgalley in exchange of an honest an unbiased review*
DNF at 56% - the writing is a little stilted, and here, in the middle of the book not much has happened yet, and I was a little bored.
DNF at 56% - the writing is a little stilted, and here, in the middle of the book not much has happened yet, and I was a little bored.
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