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aprilmay11's review
5.0
Great book. I didn't read the others. I only read his one for book club and so very glad I did. Love romances and love it when women are brave and do more then just sit around.
smithrachaelynn's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed this! I can see why not everyone would like it because Gillian is extremely sheltered and naive. It makes her thought processes and decision making kind of simple and sporadic. There was just something so beautiful about watching her experience things for the first time and realize not everyone will abuse her and hurt her. Christopher is a big part of restoring her faith in herself even though he struggles himself. I loved watching their relationship progress through challenges and the side character were incredible as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy
mina_reads_30's review
4.0
This was an unexpected read! It was full of angst and sweet moments between two people that fate had through together.
It's a romance - me it's a pg-13 one. There are mentions of sex, but they are not actually written. It's more about romance in the character/relationship development than anything.
It's a romance - me it's a pg-13 one. There are mentions of sex, but they are not actually written. It's more about romance in the character/relationship development than anything.
september_red's review against another edition
5.0
The chemistry between the main characters felt so organic and their love progressed so naturally. This was such a pleasant surprise of a book and I absolutely loved it from start to finish.
loverofromance's review
5.0
As this is one of my favorite romance novels to read, a book that I have read and re read over and over, I thought it was time to do a review on this read. This Is All I Ask starts out with Gillian of Warewick, whose mother died when she was young, and her father tends to be very abusive to her both physically and emotionally. Gillian after losing her brother, who was the only one that loved her, she feels that she has no courage or beauty inside or out. When she is suppose to marry the Dragon of Blackmour, a man known for his deeds in battle, and rumored to have killed his previous wife, and deals in nefarious acts. Gillian, after being married to Christopher of Blackmour, Gillian is terrified of this man whom she knows regrets their marriage. After a deep misunderstanding these two lost souls find a way to overcome, what they view as deficiencies, but will become strengths as they find love and a reason to live and enjoy every moment together.
I love reading from this author, and as this is one of my favorites of this author I thought I would re read it and do a review on it. This is probably one of the most emotional romances that I have ever had the opportunity to read. Its both powerful yet sensitive, and will pull at your heart strings. Gillian is a young woman whose only known abuse and domination. She has never had freedom or to be able to think for herself. So when she first meets Christopher she knows that he is only marrying her out of a promise that he made to her brother. But as she sees that he struggles with a certain challenge of his own, that will be with him the rest of his life, she knows he suffers pain and loss as well, that he is in need of love as much as Gillian needs it and more. Kurland will take you on a roller-coaster of a journey will ups and down that might make you shed a tear, but will brighten up your day, I found This Is All I Ask to be a enriching read that you will never regret taking the chance on!!!
I love reading from this author, and as this is one of my favorites of this author I thought I would re read it and do a review on it. This is probably one of the most emotional romances that I have ever had the opportunity to read. Its both powerful yet sensitive, and will pull at your heart strings. Gillian is a young woman whose only known abuse and domination. She has never had freedom or to be able to think for herself. So when she first meets Christopher she knows that he is only marrying her out of a promise that he made to her brother. But as she sees that he struggles with a certain challenge of his own, that will be with him the rest of his life, she knows he suffers pain and loss as well, that he is in need of love as much as Gillian needs it and more. Kurland will take you on a roller-coaster of a journey will ups and down that might make you shed a tear, but will brighten up your day, I found This Is All I Ask to be a enriching read that you will never regret taking the chance on!!!
valerie_a's review
1.0
It was wordy. The characters were one dimensional and cliches. There was no real advancement to the story? Just empty words on a page.
read_with_riley's review
4.0
I thought that this book was the most different from the other in the series, all of which involve time travel and the perils of bridging the gap. But this one took place in one time and was beautifully woven so that you loved the characters and sympathized with them, especially Gillian. While I liked the book as a whole, there were a few parts that got a little too detailed for my taste.
joyful808's review
4.0
I picked up this book looking for something new and different in the historical romance genre. Thank you, thank you Ms. Kurland for a refreshingly beautiful tale with all the magic of romance and with class. I am a huge fan of your writing and enjoy each and every book.