Helpful Score: 6
Read The Conquerer First as that begins the DeWarenne family. Then read Promise of the Rose. Read The Game which brings in the O'Neill's. Then read The Prize. Then there is the Masquerade; The Stolen Bride; A Lady At Last; and finally Rex's story in The Perfect Bride.
Masquerade was really good and kept me turning page after page when I should've been sleeping!
Masquerade was really good and kept me turning page after page when I should've been sleeping!
Tonia B. (theblackpearl) reviewed The Masquerade (de Warenne Dynasty, Bk 5) on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
"The Masquerade" is my first romance by Brenda Joyce but after only a few pages, I knew it would not be my last. I was instantly caught up in the story of how Lizzie, at the tender age of 10, first met Tyrell during an unfortunate tumble into a lake at a social event and the events that led up to the fateful masquerade ball. Great story! And then there was Anna's confession....and the story just went downhill for me there. Don't get me wrong! I loved the relationship between Lizzie and Tyrell. The sexual tension between them, the love scenes...hot! And there was no mistaking the love that either had for the other...very endearing. But I could not get pass the fact that Anna never received her comeuppance! Spare me the "cast the first stone" speech - Anna was a shallow, selfish (bleep)! Period! And I applaud Lizzie's efforts as sister to Anna, mother to Ned, and all...but dang! I was hoping she would eventually get tired of how everyone's lives were being destroyed by her sister's deceit and just put it all out there! She was far too forgiving and that, dear reader, was pretty unforgivable in my sight. I agree with another reader who commented that instead of coming across as kind-hearted and sacrificing, she just came across as a spineless twit to me. *shrug
Nevertheless, I will not hesitate to read another romance by Brenda Joyce and I look forward to hearing more about Rex, the crippled brother. In fact, I plan to order "The Prize" as soon as my review here is done. My advice is read the book and judge for yourself.
Nevertheless, I will not hesitate to read another romance by Brenda Joyce and I look forward to hearing more about Rex, the crippled brother. In fact, I plan to order "The Prize" as soon as my review here is done. My advice is read the book and judge for yourself.
Jessica B. (brandonsmama) -
Helpful Score: 1
Wow, what a book! I loved it from start to finish and I highly recommend it. I could not put it down!
