Christine Young
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Title: Allura
Genre: Historical Author: Christine Young
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Chrissy Dionne Reviewer Email: RJChrissyDionne@yahoo.com
Christine
Young’s ALLURA is a delightful historical novel full of suspense, lovable
characters, humor and a budding romance between two characters determined not
to fall in love. Allura and Hunter’s stubborn, determined natures allowed for
some interesting scenes as they attempted to get one up on each other. As a
modern day woman I felt bad for Allura because technically her husband would
dictate every aspect of her life and the freedom she loves would be a thing of
the past. Hunter is unbending as far as to how he believes a wife should behave
but falling in love changes him and his perception of Allura. Hunter and Allura
are the main focus of this story but there are secondary characters whom I
absolutely adored and would love to revisit in future novels (hint, hint).
Especially the youngest sister Aiden and Hunter’s trusted friend Blade. He
doesn’t believe in love and she’s determined to do whatever’s necessary to get
him to notice her. SNIPPET— Allura has come to treasure her freedom and the
adventures she shares with her sisters and her cousins but her father’s
decision to find her a husband threatens that freedom. He’s placed an ad in the
times in search of a man strong and smart enough to discover where exactly it
is that the girls venture when they leave the safety of the castle.
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Allura McClellan is horrified by her father’s decision to take out an
ad in the Times awarding her to the man strong enough and smart enough to win
her hand and uncover her secrets. She’s an intelligent young woman who takes
great delight in the freedom allotted to her by her father. She’s well aware
that marriage would effectively curtail the adventures she’s shared with her
sisters and cousins.
Hunter Gray is nothing like the other men who’ve arrived to vie for
Allura’s hand in marriage and everything that goes along with it. However, he
is the first to refuse to concede defeat and pursue her despite her attempts to
disguise her true appearance. It’s her temperament that is of more concern to
him than her looks. Hunter has worked all his life with the hope of someday
owning his own land. Now that it looks like there’s a very real possibility
that everything he’s ever wanted is within reach nothing is going to deter him
– including Miss Allura’s disagreeable disposition.
Christine Young
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Amorica Hepburn was sent to London to find a husband. However, finding
a man was the last item on her agenda. With her two cousins, Amorica wagers she
can dissuade her suitor before the others. Despite her efforts she discovers a
chemistry that cannot be denied. Suddenly she is the arrogant man's wife,
pledged to a marriage neither desire. But swept off to his ancestral home above
the Dover cliffs and into his strong embrace, Amorica is soon possessed by a raging
passion for the husband she had vowed to despise…
Damian
Andrews couldn't afford to trust the emerald-eyed spitfire who happened upon
his secret. Amorica's hatred of all men of his kind only inflames the war that
rages between them. Still, he can not control the intense desire his stubborn
bride inspires, or make her surrender to his will until he has conquered the
headstrong beauty on the battlefield of love…
Author: Christine Young
Email: achristay@aol.com
Genre: Historical Romance
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A REGAL BEAUTY
When the duchess decides to wed her
to a wastrel and a fop, Ravyn Grahm takes matters into her own hands and
declares her engagement to another man. Instead of fessing up and telling her
great aunt what she has done, she goes through with the pretense. Aric Lakeland
is the bastard son of an earl and has a dangerous reputation. But Ravyn is
willing to do most anything to keep the duchess from discovering the lie.
A DEVIL-MAY-CARE SMUGGLER
He'd bought land in America, looking
to put down roots and end his life of adventure, but Aric Lakeland got more
than he bargained for when he encountered a beautiful heiress who made a
promise she didn't want to keep. But the promise could not be undone and
standing between them were more obstacles than either ever dreamed. Aric had
made plans to spend the rest of his life in America and that was at odds with
Ravyn's plan of living in England and running her father's estate. Now, he'll
have to choose between his dreams and the woman he loves more than life.
Author:
Christine Young
Genre: Historical Romance
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Highland Sunrise by Christine Young
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (174 pgs)
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Reviewed by Dandelion
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (174 pgs)
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Rated: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Dandelion
I
loved the rapport between the two main characters. Although at times they both
struggled to find the right words to explain their feelings for each other,
somehow they managed. They both loved the other and so over time it became
easier. Both were also very independent and that caused a little friction
between them. However, Ryder would typically just shake his head and go with
the flow. There were a huge number of sex scenes, and I think this story would
have stood alone quite well without so many (there were times they did nothing
to forward the plot, but seemed added just to have a sex scene), but they
didn’t detract from the plot either.
There
were so many other fascinating and fun characters in the story: her sister, her
cousins, their husbands, her aunt, the Duchess. Reading about all the things
they attempted and succeeded in doing was really fun. They were not the typical
regency “tonnish” people of the days. This made this story much more fun.
And
of course, although there was a lot of fighting, terror, murder and mayhem, the
story has a very satisfying ending.
He
Made Her An Offer...
Life
has thrown Christel McClellan some experiences that could have devastated a
less determined woman. Beautiful, self-assured and fiercely independent, she is
trying to forget the loss of her stillborn child. But is the child alive?
She
Couldn’t Deny...
Life
is carefree for Ryder MacLaren who loves to see what is on the other side of
the sunrise. Laird of Clan MacLaren, he is wealthy, handsome and happily
unencumbered...until stunning Christel McClellan enters his life. When he hears
her story, he believes the child she thought dead has been sold to a wealthy
buyer.
The fifth book in the Twelve Dancing Princesses Series
ISBN: 978-1-62420-143-1
Author: Christine Young
Email: aandcyoung@aol.com
Genre: Historical
Romance
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Reviewed by Kinky Vanilla
http://www.kinkyvanillaromance.blogspot.com/
By all accounts, Storm Graham is brazen, strong-willed, and beautiful. She despises her father and loves her horses. So when Storm discovers that her father has signed a contract that forces her (and her horses) into the hands of one of the region's wealthiest and most despicable bachelors, she does not take it lying down.
By all accounts, Storm Graham is brazen, strong-willed, and beautiful. She despises her father and loves her horses. So when Storm discovers that her father has signed a contract that forces her (and her horses) into the hands of one of the region's wealthiest and most despicable bachelors, she does not take it lying down.
After evaluating her options, she determines that her
best bet is to convince the region's wealthiest bachelor to marry her. She
believes that Hadden Johnston's money and power can protect her from the evil
clutches of Charles Robertson (and his father). In return, she can offer her
interest in the family's horse and brewery businesses. The problem? Hadden and
Storm are merely business acquaintances and neither is really interested in
getting married.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Storm
has nothing to lose by proposing marriage. Well, maybe a little pride. And
Hadden knows all too well the ugliness that lurks in Charles' mind. How could
he not try to intervene on her behalf? Combine that with the sparks of
attraction between Hadden and Storm, and you'll end up with a marriage of
convenience that had me wanting my own Hadden.
"This is an
outrageous game you're playing Miss Graham. But I do understand how loathsome
marrying Charles would be. I wouldn't wish it on my best friend and for some
reason I've a need to protect you." -
Hadden Johnston
Rich, powerful, and cruel, Charles is also not one to
take things lying down...
Storm's Passion is a fast-paced, easy-to-read novel.
I read it over a weekend. Luckily for us readers, the marriage turns out to be
more than Hadden and Storm bargained for. They have a chemistry that is fun to
read and watch grow. Storm isn't the stereotypical damsel in distress. She is a
heroine that you really get behind and pull for as the story plays out.
I think that Storm's Passion is a great choice for
people who enjoy historical romance stories. I must admit, I was a little
thrown off by the book cover at first. It didn't really scream historical
romance to me. But don't let all that hunkiness fool you. The book is set in
England in 1818.
I look forward to reading more of Christine Young's
work.
SHE
MADE A PROPOSAL...
Life
strikes Storm Graham a shattering blow when she learns her father has bartered
her to a man she detests. Storm is beautiful, self–assured and fiercely
independent, and refuses to be a pawn in her father’s schemes, yet she can find
no way out of this bargain made in hell. Going on the offensive she asks the
wealthiest man on the eastern coast of England to marry her, never believing
she might fall in love.
HE
TRIED TO REFUSE...
For
Hadden Johnston life has provided everything he ever wanted, including a
sanctuary for homeless children. He is wealthy, handsome and happily
unencumbered...until stunning Storm Graham marches into his life and proposes a
marriage of convenience. Yet this type of marriage to a woman who inflames his
senses is far from acceptable. If he’s going to be tied down, he will move
heaven and earth to have this woman warming his bed.
