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A review by reading_rainy
Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole
5.0
*4.5* Recommended for fans of steamier historicals with a ton of heart.
This book cover is awful and makes it seem like this is a salacious, sex-filled, threesome romp. It does have a ménage, but it’s also SO MUCH more than that.
This is a historical romance between an older man and a younger woman. They are complete opposites, one an English Earl, the other the daughter of a Scottish Laird killed during the Battle of Culloden. It's a love match, despite the age and social gap.
Edgar has some health issues, and he makes it clear to Emily, this could be an issue for their intimate lives. This part of the story was told so carefully, so genuine and tender. Emily cares deeply for her new husband, she finds a way to make it work, and loves him through all his insecurities.
Despite how short this book is, the story is rich with details and personality. Granted, the “bad guys” are ott, and it seems obvious to everyone but the MC what is happening. There are a few other irritants, but they didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the overall story.
I'd be remiss not to mention Angus. A mouthy indentured Highland man working as groom for Edgar. An unpolished, angry man, who is a key character in this love story.
The threesome on the cover doesn’t take place until well into the last quarter of the story. It’s written in such a way that feels completely real and not written as smut. While I wouldn’t label this story as erotica, it does have some very erotic moments.
I loved this book for the storytelling, the complete heart, and the genuine emotion I felt from the characters as I read.
*Side note. It’s a hard book to find. First released in 2007, I was able to find a used paperback.
This book cover is awful and makes it seem like this is a salacious, sex-filled, threesome romp. It does have a ménage, but it’s also SO MUCH more than that.
This is a historical romance between an older man and a younger woman. They are complete opposites, one an English Earl, the other the daughter of a Scottish Laird killed during the Battle of Culloden. It's a love match, despite the age and social gap.
Edgar has some health issues, and he makes it clear to Emily, this could be an issue for their intimate lives. This part of the story was told so carefully, so genuine and tender. Emily cares deeply for her new husband, she finds a way to make it work, and loves him through all his insecurities.
Despite how short this book is, the story is rich with details and personality. Granted, the “bad guys” are ott, and it seems obvious to everyone but the MC what is happening. There are a few other irritants, but they didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the overall story.
I'd be remiss not to mention Angus. A mouthy indentured Highland man working as groom for Edgar. An unpolished, angry man, who is a key character in this love story.
The threesome on the cover doesn’t take place until well into the last quarter of the story. It’s written in such a way that feels completely real and not written as smut. While I wouldn’t label this story as erotica, it does have some very erotic moments.
I loved this book for the storytelling, the complete heart, and the genuine emotion I felt from the characters as I read.
*Side note. It’s a hard book to find. First released in 2007, I was able to find a used paperback.