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Impostress

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I thought this book really started out great, I liked the idea of
two sisters who looked very similar to each other, and how the older sister, Elyn was to wed Kelan and how she "talked" her sister into marrying him, "in name only" until she returned from her tryst with her lover whom was bretrothed to another woman. The sister, Kiera, marries Kelan and she falls in love with him. Elyn after having a terrible fight with Brock, disappears.

I liked this book until about 3/4 or alittle more of the ways in
when books are supposed to really "heat" up. Well, this one sort of fizzled out, and I was disappointed.

I only give this book three stars.

Setting - North Wales 1286
Three years earlier, one of the very independent daughters of the Baron of Lawenydd, Kiera, slipped out to steal a ride on her father's prize stallion, along the way she was thrown, the stallion ran away, and she was attacked and almost raped. Her sister Elyn came upon the attack and saved Kiera's life and from that moment on Kiera vowed to do ANYTHING for Elyn that she asked to repay the debt. Never, in her wildest imaginings would Kiera have thought that she would have to pretend and marry Elyn's betrothed, Lord Kelan of Penbrooke!

The plan just might have worked if Elyn hadn't lied from the very beginning about returning when she in all honesty was buying time to run away with the man she was in love with. Kiera found herself not only with a man who stirred her innermost feelings, but who just wasn't responding to the sleeping potion that should have put him into a drugged sleep on their wedding night! As Kiera tries to evade the wedding night ritual, she finds she is unable to resist Kelan's drugging kisses, and sweet caresses and her desire for him was her undoing. Wracked with guilt over the deception to Kelan, her sister's husband, and the man she was definitely beginning to love her anxieties were overwhelming - so much so that Kelan recognized that something was not quite right with his bride.
THE IMPOSTRESS was an extremely entertaining historical romance with a wonderful plot that had me quickly turning the pages and holding my breath, waiting for the truth to be revealed. The author really had me feeling all the anxiety that was Kiera's, who I found to be a very likeable, loyal and honorable heroine. I pictured myself in the difficult position of honoring a vow made to a person that had saved my life, knowing how despicable a thing it was that I had to do, and then falling in love with the man who would be your brother-in-law! While I thought the ending came about very quickly, the cast of secondary characters was well thought out supporting the plot and I am looking forward to the next two proposed novels featuring Kelan's sister Morwenna, his brother Tadd, and maybe even Kiera's youngest sister Penelope. Fans of this medieval thirteenth century romance genre are surely in for a treat as this engaging story continues!

As girls, Elyn saved her sister, Kiera, and in turn, Kiera vowed to repay her someday. She never dreamed that the favor Elyn would ask of her would be so audacious. Elyn has been promised in marriage to the Beast of Pembrooke, and her heart belongs to another, as well as her virginity. It would not do for her new husband to learn that his wife is not pure, so she wants the still virginal Kiera to take her place, just for the wedding night. Feeling she has no other choice, Kiera agrees.

She finds that Lord Kelan, her "husband" is not a beast at all, but a good man, and handsome. She does all she can to keep out of his bed, and tries not to fall in love, but fails miserably. The situation is compounded by his love for her and the report of "Kiera's" death when Elyn disappears following her own betrayal. Then events become even more perplexing, and it appears that the truth will come to light. How will Kelan react to learn that the woman he thinks he is married to, and has fallen for, is not who he thinks she is, and he might not even be married to?

***** As always, you can count on a Lisa Jackson book to be filled with intriguing situations, tense moments, and a fantastically sexy and compelling hero. Deceptions, magic, and passion fill the pages, and you will be held captive by the spell she weaves with these ingredients.

Late in the thirteenth century Kiera dress up like a stable boy before sneaking out her father's best stallion Obsidian. However, she runs into a problem and only the quick action of her sister Elyn keeps her from being raped and probably killed. Kiera vows she owes her life to her sibling and will do anything Elyn asks to pay the debt.

A few years later Elyn demands Kiera keep her vow by replacing her at her wedding ceremony although she insists Kiera can avoid bedding the groom Baron Kelan of Penbrooke. Kiera refuses, but Elyn sneaks away to spend time with her beloved. Elyn uses a veil to hide behind and goes through the ceremony. She pretends illness to stay away from the celebration, but Kelan enters her bedroom and soon caresses her into making love with him. The next day Elyn fails to show up so Kiera leaves with Kelan for his estate. As they become acquainted they fall in love, but he knows she is hiding something from him. When he learns the truth, Kiera believes Kelan will angrily boot her out and cause trouble for her father.

THE IMPOSTRESS is an entertaining historical romance that at first may seem inane, but works because readers feel Kiera's growing anxiety over the ploy. The story line is a comedy of errors as Kiera compounds the deception though she expects the worse to happen when she also falls in love with the victim of the ruse. Fans will relish this engaging medieval romance because the cast makes it work.

Harriet Klausner

This book was amazing. The plot was in depth and obviously well thought out. The characters were very likeable too. Everything about this book screams master piece. The only issue I had was how he reacted when he found out the truth. The ending was satisfying though! I highly recomend Impostress.

I LOVED this story !!! This is the first time I had read a book by Lisa Jackson, and boy did I pick a good one !!!!!! The author described the woods, and going ons in such detail, that I almost felt like I could've been there seeing what the heroine saw. The only reason I held back a star, is because the story was explained so well, and thought out.. but the ending was so rushed !! All of the build up.. and No intense stand off between Keira of Lawenydd, and Lord Kelan of Penbrooke !! I was disappointed.. especially at his easy going behavior after an intense beginning, and middle .. but the overall story was a really good one with some steamy scenes.

The story begins as a girl falls from her horse. She is in a forest, and a ruffian finds her and nearly rapes her. Saved by her sister, she swears to help her if she ever needs it. Soon after, her sister asks her to stand in for her on her wedding night, while she goes to see her lover.
This was a badly written story with improbably characters and a vapid premise. The heroine lies her way through the story, and the plot is flimsy and tangled. The two sisters are not very likeable and the hero doesn't ever come to life in the book. All in all, a disappointing read.

I love medieval romances and this one kept me glued to the page. I can't wait for the sequel next year. I'll read anything that Lisa Jackson writes. Other medieval authors I like are Hannah Howell and Samantha James.

The storyline was so interesting that I immediately rushed out to buy a copy. Imagine how disappointed I was that Impostress was not up to standard. Throughout the book, Kiera repeatedly told herself that she could not go on living a lie but when opportunities presented themselves, which were plenty, she kept on hedging and telling more lies. I could have slapped her! I usually make allowances for the characters' behaviour based on the period it was written on. This story was based in the 13th century and Kiera was 17 years old. Those characters involved in the deception were an old nurse, Hildy, Kiera's younger sister 13 year old Penelope and of course, Kiera's older sister 19 year old Elyn.

Even when Elyn disappeared and Kiera suspected that Elyn might be in dire straits, wouldn't a teenager confide in an adult, especially when her nurse predicted death? She had her father and Elyn's husband after all. A full scale search launched would have saved everybody all the trouble.

There was also no interaction between the hero and heroine. Kelan was hardly featured at all in the book and Kelan's sister, Morwenna, was not a likeable character in this book. So I guess I will not be purchasing Lisa's upcoming book,TEMPTRESS featuring Morwenna.

I'm not a "medieval" fan and this book is a slow starter.In fact 1/4 into it, I thought I'd trash it and forget it. But HK is an excellent reviewer and I decided I owed the author the benefit of the doubt so I reluctantly kept reading. I was very surprised that once the story moves to the Pembroke Castle stage it
improves dramatically(no pun intended). And the last chapter is in fact quite good. I think there was some missed potential in this work but overall (a 2 in the beginning and 5 towards the end) I think it's an enjoyable book. In fact I am looking forward to the sequel of the brother who actually gets a personality in the last few pages........