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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
This not my favorite [a:Jennifer Ashley|28569|Jennifer Ashley|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1235782216p2/28569.jpg] book, nor do I think it is one of her best.
For fans of the Mackenzie series - you will enjoy it.
For anyone else - don't start the series with this book, you'll be somewhat confused.
My biggest criticism of this book is that it felt rushed. The hero and heroine, their relationship, their feelings, the plot and the conclusion - it all just felt hurried. And although I liked Elliot and Juliana I didn't love them, or become overly invested in their HEA.
Recommended for fans of Jennifer Ashley and the Mackenzie Series.
For fans of the Mackenzie series - you will enjoy it.
For anyone else - don't start the series with this book, you'll be somewhat confused.
My biggest criticism of this book is that it felt rushed. The hero and heroine, their relationship, their feelings, the plot and the conclusion - it all just felt hurried. And although I liked Elliot and Juliana I didn't love them, or become overly invested in their HEA.
Recommended for fans of Jennifer Ashley and the Mackenzie Series.
Poor Elliot McBride! He will just break your heart and make you love him all at the same time. Ashley did a great job with writing his PTSD. I love how resilient he is though. After all the horrors that he’s suffered, he should’ve given up a long time ago, but he hasn’t. He’s still there, fighting for his life and for those he loves.
I really enjoyed the side characters in this as well. McGregor was funny and a totally believable kinda crazy old man. The Indian servants were a nice change and they added a lot of color and love to the story.
This might be my second favorite couple from this series, after Ian and Beth of course.
I really enjoyed the side characters in this as well. McGregor was funny and a totally believable kinda crazy old man. The Indian servants were a nice change and they added a lot of color and love to the story.
This might be my second favorite couple from this series, after Ian and Beth of course.
Cela faisait trèèèès longtemps que je n'avais pas "rendu visite" aux Mackenzie, et j'ai été ravie de replonger dans cet univers si particulier créé par Jennifer Ashley !
J'ai toujours un faible pour les héros torturés/blessés (psychologiquement), et ici, avec Elliott, j'ai été "gâtée" en la matière ! C'est un homme qui a beaucoup voyagé, a vécu une partie de sa vie en Inde, et c'est là-bas qu'il lui est arrivé des choses affreuses qu'il n'a jamais vraiment surmontées. L'auteur nous montre ici un personnage en proie au syndrome de stress post-traumatique, et j'ai trouvé que c'était bien traité. On en vient à se demander, comme l'entourage d'Elliott, s'il n'est pas fou. J'ai beaucoup aimé aussi le lien qu'il entretient avec Mahindar, c'est une belle amitié, une relation presque filiale, en fait.
Juliana est sacrément courageuse, à sa place, d'autres se seraient enfuies en courant, déjà en voyant l'état de sa nouvelle maison, et ensuite, en voyant aussi "l'état" dans lequel est son mari, parfois bien différent de celui dont elle a toujours été amoureuse.
La pauvre, elle qui aime toujours tout organiser, faire des listes et que tout fonctionne de manière bien ordonnée, là, avec Elliott, elle doit apprendre à lâcher prise, et à se laisser porter par les évènements.
La romance est jolie et passionnée, tout est plié d'avance, certes, mais j'ai pris plaisir à les voir faire leurs premiers pas dans une relation de couple. D'ailleurs, Elliott devrait peut-être apprendre à régler ses soucis autrement qu'en culbutant sa femme.
Les personnages secondaires sont au top, j'ai adoré la touche d'exotisme apportée par les domestiques d'Elliott, ce vieux fou de McGregor m'a bien fait rire, surtout quand il se chamaille avec Komal !
Bref, j'ai beaucoup aimé cette lecture, et cette fois, je n'attendrai pas des années avant de poursuivre cette chouette série !
J'ai toujours un faible pour les héros torturés/blessés (psychologiquement), et ici, avec Elliott, j'ai été "gâtée" en la matière ! C'est un homme qui a beaucoup voyagé, a vécu une partie de sa vie en Inde, et c'est là-bas qu'il lui est arrivé des choses affreuses qu'il n'a jamais vraiment surmontées. L'auteur nous montre ici un personnage en proie au syndrome de stress post-traumatique, et j'ai trouvé que c'était bien traité. On en vient à se demander, comme l'entourage d'Elliott, s'il n'est pas fou. J'ai beaucoup aimé aussi le lien qu'il entretient avec Mahindar, c'est une belle amitié, une relation presque filiale, en fait.
Juliana est sacrément courageuse, à sa place, d'autres se seraient enfuies en courant, déjà en voyant l'état de sa nouvelle maison, et ensuite, en voyant aussi "l'état" dans lequel est son mari, parfois bien différent de celui dont elle a toujours été amoureuse.
La pauvre, elle qui aime toujours tout organiser, faire des listes et que tout fonctionne de manière bien ordonnée, là, avec Elliott, elle doit apprendre à lâcher prise, et à se laisser porter par les évènements.
La romance est jolie et passionnée, tout est plié d'avance, certes, mais j'ai pris plaisir à les voir faire leurs premiers pas dans une relation de couple. D'ailleurs, Elliott devrait peut-être apprendre à régler ses soucis autrement qu'en culbutant sa femme.
Les personnages secondaires sont au top, j'ai adoré la touche d'exotisme apportée par les domestiques d'Elliott, ce vieux fou de McGregor m'a bien fait rire, surtout quand il se chamaille avec Komal !
Bref, j'ai beaucoup aimé cette lecture, et cette fois, je n'attendrai pas des années avant de poursuivre cette chouette série !
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 Lots of sex, but not a lot of romantic relationship development, in this story of a Scot brutalized for months while in India who kept himself alive by thinking of the girl back home. When he returns home, he rescues said girl from being jilted at the altar, drags her off to a secluded estate in northern Scotland, and tries to forget his past by drowning himself in sex with her. Post-colonial warning bells are ringing...
*SPOILERS*
Now is the turn of the McBride brothers (Ainsley's siblings) to get their own story and happy endings. In previous books we learned that Elliot had been held captive in India and that upon his return he avoided social gatherings. His family was aware something awful had happened to their younger brother. What Elliot endured during his captivity in India was horrific. So this story is about a man suffering from severe PTSD.
Both Juliana St. John and Elliot McBride had been attracted to each other for years but Elliot left for India and Juliana got engaged during his absence. Fast forward to present time. Juliana is about to get married. The groom didn't show up. Juliana runs to a small chapel and... you guessed right: Elliot was there. Yeah, Elliot and Juliana get married that day and went to live in remote village in Scotland.
I'm not an expert at all regarding PTSD but I did like how Ms Ashley dealt with it. Elliot's 'episodes' or panic attacks were handled or rather faced by Juliana and the servants with understanding and compassion. The triggers were varied, sudden and believable. I also liked the little mystery and intrigue thrown into the mix. And, last but not least, Elliot's little daughter is half Indian and his staff were all Indian. That was a nice touch and made total sense since India is where he suffered his most traumatic experience and made his fortune. This book moved me and at times made me smile because Ainsley and the rest of the Mackenzie clan had to interfere and make a nuisance of themselves.
Now is the turn of the McBride brothers (Ainsley's siblings) to get their own story and happy endings. In previous books we learned that Elliot had been held captive in India and that upon his return he avoided social gatherings. His family was aware something awful had happened to their younger brother. What Elliot endured during his captivity in India was horrific. So this story is about a man suffering from severe PTSD.
Both Juliana St. John and Elliot McBride had been attracted to each other for years but Elliot left for India and Juliana got engaged during his absence. Fast forward to present time. Juliana is about to get married. The groom didn't show up. Juliana runs to a small chapel and... you guessed right: Elliot was there. Yeah, Elliot and Juliana get married that day and went to live in remote village in Scotland.
I'm not an expert at all regarding PTSD but I did like how Ms Ashley dealt with it. Elliot's 'episodes' or panic attacks were handled or rather faced by Juliana and the servants with understanding and compassion. The triggers were varied, sudden and believable. I also liked the little mystery and intrigue thrown into the mix. And, last but not least, Elliot's little daughter is half Indian and his staff were all Indian. That was a nice touch and made total sense since India is where he suffered his most traumatic experience and made his fortune. This book moved me and at times made me smile because Ainsley and the rest of the Mackenzie clan had to interfere and make a nuisance of themselves.
I wasn't sure about Mcbride family but I absolutely love Elliot. This story reminds me a lot of Ian Mackenzie. Eliot has PTSD after being captured and made to attack/kill other people. He has blackouts and becomes violent and attacks people. Elliot Marries Juliana and she got jilted at the alter, Elliot has loved Juliana since they were kids but because the PTSD he felt he was worthy to come after her and wanted to heal. I love this story even though this is McBride the Mackenzie make appearance and whole family comes and goes. Great ending HEA.
Solid Romance Read! Probably my new favorite historical romance author!