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Summary: Worth it
Review: This is the first book that I've read by Gaelen Foley and I must say that I enjoyed it! I liked the characters and could empathize, though I thought that they were a little underdeveloped. (Or maybe I just wanted to know more. I haven't read The Duke, which might make a difference.) I can overlook any lack of character depth because of the intensity of the plot. It was great--and the lone-wolf spy vs. the determined innocent is a favorite scenario of mine!As I was browsing her other books, some reviews mentioned that Foley is not always historically accurate. I noticed this a few times while reading Lord of Fire, but I didn't think that the inaccuracies detracted from the story itself. Overall, Lord of Fire is worth reading and I can't wait for Lord of Ice to be released!
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Summary: What a find!
Review: This is the first book of Gaelen Foley's that I've read and I enjoyed it so much I've gone ahead and ordered all of her others that I can find. I'm now halfway through Pirate Prince and it is terrific too. She weaves her stories with strong emotional layers that give her stories more than a typical novel's depth, and there is humor and romantic tension too. I particularly like a bit of spy intrigue woven in and this book has it. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Exciting Historical
Review: This first of a two book series, Ms. Foley's latest novel is a passionate tale of romance and redemption. Regency England finds spy Lucien Knight holding another one of his debauched house parties at Revell Court. Unbeknownst to Lucien, innocent Alice Montague has journeyed to his estate to locate her errant sister-in-law, Caro, and bring her back to Glenwood Park to care for her ill son, Harry. Before finding Caro, though, Alice meets Lucien, who, at first believes her to be an enemy spy. When discovering her true identity, Lucien finds that he does not want her to leave. With a devious plan in place, he asks Alice to stay with him for one week, while Caro returns to Glenwood Park. As Alice reluctantly warms to Lucien, their attraction, while physical, evolves into an emotional entanglement that changes both of them. In a tear-jerking sequence of events, both Alice and Lucien come together as they escape from the loneliness of their lives. But a major impediment to their blissful existence arrives in the form of Claude Bardou, Lucien's French nemesis. Forced to choose between Alice and revenge, Lucien faces his difficult past as page-turning romantic tension wars with sizzling romantic attraction. Can Lucien stop Bardou before he wreaks havoc and destruction on England? Intensely emotional and extremely passionate, this is a read for those who love multi-faceted characters whose attraction is anything but simple. Ms. Foley successfully pairs an unlikely hero and heroine in a relationship that at first seems an impossibility. Following close on the heels of this superb read is LORD OF ICE, the story of Damien, Lucien's identical twin, a decorated colonel suffering from flashbacks of war.
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Summary: oh my....
Review: Lucien....He is also stubborn, secretive, arrogant, and lonely. At first I find it hard to believe the leap he is making from playing a game with Alice, to being serious about her, but his lifestyle makes you understand why he hasn't attached himself to any other woman. Alice is lovely, witty, pure, and very naive. She needs to learn to be a little more trusting when Lucien asks her to and to listen to him when he warns her against doing something... (going to London when he said not to was a big oopsie). I love the idea of him being a spy and of the whole underground culture of parties and networks of spies. So far, Damien (who was introduced) seems a little whimpy, but maybe he'll be better in the next book. I definitely feel the tension between the two main characters and think that this book is worth your time and energy. I am going to read Lord of Ice next and hope that Damien has more backbone and intrigue in him than what first appears.
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Summary: Lucien is my kind of hero!!
Review: I absolutely could not put this book down. Lucien captured me from the beginning - such a tortured sole - not feeling worthy always the "other" twin. He went through so much as a spy for the crown - the most profound was his capture by his enemy Bardou. He is now bent on revenge and at the same time he meets the incredible Alice Montague. Most of the time a dangerous mysterious man like Lucien will never even realize they need love in their life to save them. That was one of the interesting aspects of Lucien - he realized he needed an Alice in his life and it was so difficult for him to let go of the walls he put around himself and trust this goddess that would indeed save Lucien. Having read the Duke - which I think is important to understand even more about the Mother of Lucien and another reason he is looking for a pure and truly innocent woman - someone completely different from his mother Georgina. I cannot say enough about this love story - it was a wonderful read and I would recommend it highly!!
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Summary: Another Win for Ms Foley
Review: Lord of Fire was my first I read my Ms Foley and I was not at all dissapointed, Not only is there true passion and romance & love between the people but there is a PLOT! A true story that makes sence and keeps you in suspence till the end!
Oh Lucien, what a man of passion he is! He truly took my heart, Alice is a match for this man, she stands up to him and yet loves him. This book is so wonderful and will take you away to a different century and leave you wanting more!
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Summary: 3 & 1/2 stars; imperfect but good
Review: Lucien is such an interesting character. A hardened spy who has given up everything, including his relationship with his twin brother and his good name, and very nearly lost his soul in the service of his country. He realizes that he is on the verge of truly becoming the monster he pretends to be. He needs, wants to be saved. Enter Alice.
Alice, who is so pure it's nearly unbelieveable, is light to Lucien's darkness. Her innocence captivates him, and he realizes that she and only she can save him. Alice, meanwhile, realizes that she is a prisoner in her own life, always submerging her own desires to the needs & desires of others. She needs, wants freedom, and that's where Lucien comes in.
Foley does a good job of helping the reader understand the characters' motivations. Lucien, especially, is so vulnerable and needy beneath his spy's mask. Some of the best scenes in the book deal with his emotional turmoil.
Some scenes are...risque, but Foley handles them with subtlety. While she has several very hot love scenes, the scenes of emotional intimacy and gentle affection are as, if not more, compelling.
I thought the dangerous spy subplot was intriguing and well-paced. Granted, I did become annoyed with Alice not listening to the more worldly-wise Lucien's admonitions regarding her safety. Such actions on Alice's part became mere plot devices. At times, the plot stretched the bounds of credulity.
Another annoying aspect was the use of modern vernacular, usually the coarse kind; it detracted from the Regency setting and broke the mood and sense of time and place. Foley also made some plotting errors, like changing the color of Lucien's horse in the pivotal final chase scene
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Summary: 5 Stars for the fabulous LORD OF FIRE!
Review: This was an excellent follow-up to The Duke. I loved the complexities of Lucien, the fallen angel. I also loved how Alice balanced him out so well. Unlike some reviewers, I thought the spy subplot worked well and made the book much more interesting than Lord of Ice. My only criticism of Foley's Knight novels is that I wish there were just a few more love scenes. Otherwise, definitely worth the money.
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