Series: The Scarlet Chronicles, #3
Tropes & Traits: titled hero; suspense
Publication Date: 02.12.19
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; Revolutionary France
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 5 stars!
Love love loved this one!
Honoria Blake sought adventure when she joined the Scarlet Pimpernel's League to help others using her skill at forging documents in Paris during the Reign of Terror. Soon the sheer violence and uncertainty she faces has her longing for her quiet life as an antiquarian in London. When a bloody, barely conscious man claiming to have been sent by the Pimpernel staggers into her safe house, Honoria is most definitely not safe. Laurent Bourgoyne, the Marquis of Montagne, has just escaped La Force prison and the handsome aristocrat is desperate. He just needs a bit of rest before he attempts to rescue the princess Marie-Therese, who is like a sister to him. The League needs Laurent's knowledge of the Temple, the medieval fortress where the dauphin is being held prisoner as well, but Laurent has no time for the Pimpernel's plans and hopes only to rescue the royal children. When the League's initial plans fall through and it becomes apparent they will not be helping him rescue the Madame Royale, Laurent takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping Honoria so he can use her skills and keep her fellow Englishmen at bay. Soon Laurent must decide if he can bear to risk the safety of the woman he has rapidly come to love.
Laurent is arrogant and transforming from the selfish, debauched noble he used to be to the brave and caring man he truly is. He needed to be taken down a peg or two from his high handed ways, but the horror of the Revolution has truly hit home for him and for the first time since his sister's death, he truly cares about something-- someone-- other than himself. He was lovely.
Honoria has always tried to hide her stunning beauty, as it makes her vulnerable around men and hated by women. She came to Paris looking to help the victims of the Revolution, but also to have some excitement away from her quiet life. Honoria immediately puts Laurent in his place and he finds he likes it, once he gets over the initial shock. The connection between the two is strong from the start and is sharpened by the perils they face together.
This book was intense and kept me engrossed the entire time, just from the general stress of their position in a very volatile France. I enjoyed this one even more than its predecessor and could not put it down. Now I can hardly wait for the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2629681576?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Honoria Blake sought adventure when she joined the Scarlet Pimpernel's League to help others using her skill at forging documents in Paris during the Reign of Terror. Soon the sheer violence and uncertainty she faces has her longing for her quiet life as an antiquarian in London. When a bloody, barely conscious man claiming to have been sent by the Pimpernel staggers into her safe house, Honoria is most definitely not safe. Laurent Bourgoyne, the Marquis of Montagne, has just escaped La Force prison and the handsome aristocrat is desperate. He just needs a bit of rest before he attempts to rescue the princess Marie-Therese, who is like a sister to him. The League needs Laurent's knowledge of the Temple, the medieval fortress where the dauphin is being held prisoner as well, but Laurent has no time for the Pimpernel's plans and hopes only to rescue the royal children. When the League's initial plans fall through and it becomes apparent they will not be helping him rescue the Madame Royale, Laurent takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping Honoria so he can use her skills and keep her fellow Englishmen at bay. Soon Laurent must decide if he can bear to risk the safety of the woman he has rapidly come to love.
Laurent is arrogant and transforming from the selfish, debauched noble he used to be to the brave and caring man he truly is. He needed to be taken down a peg or two from his high handed ways, but the horror of the Revolution has truly hit home for him and for the first time since his sister's death, he truly cares about something-- someone-- other than himself. He was lovely.
Honoria has always tried to hide her stunning beauty, as it makes her vulnerable around men and hated by women. She came to Paris looking to help the victims of the Revolution, but also to have some excitement away from her quiet life. Honoria immediately puts Laurent in his place and he finds he likes it, once he gets over the initial shock. The connection between the two is strong from the start and is sharpened by the perils they face together.
This book was intense and kept me engrossed the entire time, just from the general stress of their position in a very volatile France. I enjoyed this one even more than its predecessor and could not put it down. Now I can hardly wait for the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2629681576?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
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