Series: Her Majesty's Most Secret Service, #4
Traits & Tropes: second chance; spies; suspense
Genre/Setting: Historical; Victorian; England
Publication Date: 07.22.19
Heat Level: 3/5
Rating: 3.5 stars
In order to save herself from her father's enemy, Rose Fleming faked her death and began a new life in America, leaving behind everything in Scotland, including the man she loved, MacAllister Campbell. Now, 10 years later, she's returned to Scotland to help her aunt, only to find that she's too late: her aunt been murdered and the threat against Rose herself is far from over, especially now that her mysterious stalked has confirmed she still lives.
Mac has mourned the death of the woman he loved for the past ten years. He'd recognize her anywhere, so when she runs into him in London he demands answers. It becomes immediately clear that Rose is in danger and this time Mac is determined to protect her. He plans to be sure he won't lose her again, even if she's less than enthusiastic about accepting his help.
**There may be what some consider to be spoilers in my personal commentary from here on.
I understand Rose's unwillingness to put MacAllister in danger, but once it was clear he was already in danger, more than capable of handling it, and that she really did trust him, I wish she'd have stopped harping on about doing everything on her own. Her dialogues really became rather repetitive. Sometimes it felt as though I were rereading parts of the book I'd already read. In fact a couple of exchanges between Rose and Mac were nearly identical.
Though the romance itself took a backseat here, there was never any doubting their remaining feelings for each other. However, one of my biggest pet peeves was brought into play here: the separation. As if they hadn't already been separated long enough, Rose and Mac were apart again for six months before their eventual HEA. It wasn't believable to me that MacAllister would ever let Rose out of his sight again and for her part, Rose was totally unwilling to make any compromises; despite how lonely she frequently complained she'd been in America, she still insisted she must return and wouldn't entertain any alternatives. At this point I was pretty much done with her and wondering why Mac was putting up with her.
I greatly enjoyed the plot itself and loved the suspense of it, but the villain's motives needed more fleshing out for me that we never really got in the end. Despite their obvious chemistry and connection, everything from Rose just seemed contrived and rather fake, but despite not being convinced by or thrilled with her, I enjoyed this read overall. I will definitely be seeking out the other installments of this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Mac has mourned the death of the woman he loved for the past ten years. He'd recognize her anywhere, so when she runs into him in London he demands answers. It becomes immediately clear that Rose is in danger and this time Mac is determined to protect her. He plans to be sure he won't lose her again, even if she's less than enthusiastic about accepting his help.
**There may be what some consider to be spoilers in my personal commentary from here on.
I understand Rose's unwillingness to put MacAllister in danger, but once it was clear he was already in danger, more than capable of handling it, and that she really did trust him, I wish she'd have stopped harping on about doing everything on her own. Her dialogues really became rather repetitive. Sometimes it felt as though I were rereading parts of the book I'd already read. In fact a couple of exchanges between Rose and Mac were nearly identical.
Though the romance itself took a backseat here, there was never any doubting their remaining feelings for each other. However, one of my biggest pet peeves was brought into play here: the separation. As if they hadn't already been separated long enough, Rose and Mac were apart again for six months before their eventual HEA. It wasn't believable to me that MacAllister would ever let Rose out of his sight again and for her part, Rose was totally unwilling to make any compromises; despite how lonely she frequently complained she'd been in America, she still insisted she must return and wouldn't entertain any alternatives. At this point I was pretty much done with her and wondering why Mac was putting up with her.
I greatly enjoyed the plot itself and loved the suspense of it, but the villain's motives needed more fleshing out for me that we never really got in the end. Despite their obvious chemistry and connection, everything from Rose just seemed contrived and rather fake, but despite not being convinced by or thrilled with her, I enjoyed this read overall. I will definitely be seeking out the other installments of this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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