The Raven Prince
by Elizabeth Hoyt
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Book Reviews of The Raven Prince
Book Review: Beautifully written characters
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a truly enjoyable historical romance. This was the first book I read by this author and will now continue to seek out all her work in the future. I loved the very unconventional characters of this story; of the entire series actually. The hero of the story is not jaw dropping gorgeous like most hero's in a romance. He has his flaws and like the heroine the reader gets to understand his flaws and loves him anyway. The heroine is refreshing as well and the plot at times is just simply steamy. With it's mixture of well written and likable characters, the unconventional characteristics and antics of the hero and heroine; this is simply one of the best historical romances I have read. I would highly recommend this book and the rest in the series to anyone. I simply loved this book. I truly love anything that Lisa Kleypas has written and was sadden after reading everything of hers I could get my hands on, I needed to find a new author that could compare to her style and fill my time till her next books come out. If you love Lisa Kleypas or Julia Quinn you will love this author. I only wish she had more books out because I fear I will devour everything she has written in no time.Book Review: Deserving of the Hype
Summary: 5 Stars
This novel truly stands apart from the vast majority of the historical romances out this year. I can't believe this is the author's first book! It's so polished, orginal, and confidently written that I never would have guessed this is Hoyt's debut. I think she's destined to be a big star in the romance writers' world.
This book features two multi-faceted, fascinating protagonists, an unpredictable, risky, yet ultimately very successful plot, and some very steamy love scenes. The story holds together remarkably well, and I always felt that I could trust the author to keep things interesting without resorting to cliches, unbelievable twists, or sex scenes that exist solely to mask the fact that the writer has run out of plot. In this novel, every moment has a purpose and a point and the excellent love scenes move the story towards surprising and exciting developments.
The supporting characters are also expertly drawn-- I'm holding out hope that Coral will get her own story someday.
If you love historical romance, then take a chance on this book. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Book Review: Hooked from the First Chapter
Summary: 4 Stars
Anna is a widow living with her mother-in-law in a small town called Little Battleford. Anna must find a position since money has become scarce. Anna finds employment as secretary to Edward the Earl of Swartingham, a most unusual position for a female.
It is nice to have a heroine who is mature and a hero who is not perfect. Anna is practical and stands up for herself and the Earl is not only scarred from small pox but is also bad tempered.
I enjoyed the attraction between the two main characters. The interaction between them was witty and engaging. The sexual tension was ever present and Ms Hoyt handled the sex scenes extremely well. They were erotic and tasteful.
As a bonus, the beginning of each chapter included the story of the raven prince. This tale was well done.
Why did I give it four stars instead of five? It was the last chapter. I'm not going to include spoilers, but I will say that the ending was typical of many romance novels.
This was the first novel that I have read by this author and it will not be the last. Bravo Ms Hoyt!
Book Review: sweet story
Summary: 4 Stars
Anna Wren is nearly destitute, and the only solution she can think of is to find a job. Not an easy proposition in Regency England.
She lucks out when Edward de Raaf, the Earl of Swartingham, urgently needs a new secretary, his temper having rid him of his previous ones. The earl's steward is desperate, and hires Anna despite his misgivings.
It's a sweet story--the tortured hero (he's scarred from smallpox, his entire family including wife and child have died) and the valiant heroine first fighting their attraction, then liking each other, then falling in love, culminating in a disguised Anna meeting Edward in a brothel where he'd gone to... er... work off his attraction to her.
I don't have any real complaints, other than a vague feeling that the tone of the writing seemed rather more modern than I'm used to with a historical romance--there weren't any anachronisms or anything I can put my finger on, so maybe it's just my imagination or a taste issue. Mostly, the four stars is because it's a pleasant story that I enjoyed and am glad I read, but nothing extraordinary.
Book Review: AWESOME!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me count the ways that I love this book- 1, 2, 3, 100. Frankly, this book rocked. It is going straight on my keeper shelf. The story was charming and engrossing, it reminded me of how focused I get on a Linda Howard Story (Major Compliment). I couldn't wait to see what happened next- This is a Red Light Read.
Poor widow Anna is down on her luck until she talks herself into a secretary's position. The Earl is none too pleased when he sees who his new secretary is, which creates some witty dialogue between the two, and major tension. But this author steps it up a notch, not only are the h/h great, there are wonderful secondary characters, dramatic scenes, but yet entertaining. This book was pretty steamy, more detailed than most I've read.
Let me put it this way, I haven't received the other two books in the Prince Trilogy, so last night I went out and bought her book, To Taste Temptation- I just enjoyed her style of writing immensely. Her new book is the start to a Series about 4 soldiers. After one book, this author is an auto buy for me, so glad to have read this!