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The Code of Love

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I could not put this book down! Cheryl Sawyer truly makes Gideon and Delphine come alive within the pages. I love the backdrop of the Napoleon story and the excitement of the spy plot. Most of all, though, the romance and love between Delphine and Gideon was so real and touching. I highly recommend this book!...but make sure that you have time to spare because you'll get little else done until you finish it!

English naval officer Sir Gideon Landor holds the treacherous Delphine Dalgeish responsible for his capture by the French legion. She, on the other hand, believes that Gideon deserved what he got as she handed over a contemptible double agent. Taken to the French island of Mauritius, Gideon manages to escape.

The French assign Delphine to work in London obtaining information from the loose lips English aristocracy. At the same time Gideon is back home seeking to uncover Napoleon's secret message code. They see each other at galas and though both try to avoid the other, the attraction is like a moth to a fire that neither can prevent. Still each has a mission to accomplish and a loyalty to differing governments at war.

Regency romance fans obtain a fantastic treat with Cheryl Sawyer's complex love vs. war thriller. The story line is filled with action but the center that holds the tale together is the relationship between the Englishman and Frenchwoman, both loyal to their respective countries. Gideon and Delphine seem genuine as they struggle with attraction that leads to love vs. allegiance and honor. THE CODE OF LOVE is a wonderful historical romance.

Harriet Klausner

The book is a historical romance set in the early 1800's. The historical side of the story is well-developed, and the problems in the story come from the events happening at the time.

The characters are well developed and act in realistic ways. The pacing is good. There is a fun "Pride and Prejudice" type proposal scene near the middle of the story. There are no explicit sex scenes.

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This was a great book. A wonderful get away. It did take me a few chapters to get into, but once on the roller coaster.. .it took you on a grand ride. I readily recommend this book... to any person wanting a getaway from reality.. it has it all: spies, adventure, danger, romance. Perfect beach book for sure!!!

I haven't read this book yet; I'm saving it for a special occasion. But I certainly have enjoyed the other Cheryl Sawyer books I've read, and I'm looking forward to this one.