Helpful Score: 4
I think I was disappointed with this book because the plotline had such GREAT potential. From the back cover:" Astride a stolen horse, encircled by the shackled arms of Broderick Maxwell, a Scottish spy escaping certain death in the Tower of London, Lizbeth Ives rides to the north, hidden by the darkness. By stealth and cunning, the daughter of the Lord High Executioner has undone her father's cruel work, compelled to save the innocent man with her. There is no turning back-for they are bound as one in his iron chains. Consumed by mortal fear, driven by passion, they disappear into the night."
I would say it is a good read, but sadly not a great one. The storyline really bogged down about 100 pages in and it never recovered the wonderful, exciting pace of the beginning. At this point I also found the story telling to become very repetitive, i.e., the same small problems/misunderstandings keep recurring chapter after chapter. I really wanted to like the main characters - very interesting and unusual back stories! - but I never felt invested in their HEA.
I would say it is a good read, but sadly not a great one. The storyline really bogged down about 100 pages in and it never recovered the wonderful, exciting pace of the beginning. At this point I also found the story telling to become very repetitive, i.e., the same small problems/misunderstandings keep recurring chapter after chapter. I really wanted to like the main characters - very interesting and unusual back stories! - but I never felt invested in their HEA.
