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From New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan...
Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded devotion to his duty as a magistrate. But behind his relentless focus lies not only a determination to do what is right, but the haunting secrets of his past--secrets that he is determined to hide, even if it means keeping everyone else at arm's length. Until the day an irresistible woman shows up as a witness in his courtroom...
Miranda Darling isn't in trouble...yet. But she's close enough that when Turner threatens her with imprisonment if she puts one foot wrong, she knows she should run in the other direction. And yet no matter how forbidding the man seems on the outside, she can't bring herself to leave. Instead, when he tries to push her away, she pushes right back--straight through his famous self-control, and into the heart of the passion that he has long hidden away...
Unraveled is a full length novel at 95,000 words.
Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded devotion to his duty as a magistrate. But behind his relentless focus lies not only a determination to do what is right, but the haunting secrets of his past--secrets that he is determined to hide, even if it means keeping everyone else at arm's length. Until the day an irresistible woman shows up as a witness in his courtroom...
Miranda Darling isn't in trouble...yet. But she's close enough that when Turner threatens her with imprisonment if she puts one foot wrong, she knows she should run in the other direction. And yet no matter how forbidding the man seems on the outside, she can't bring herself to leave. Instead, when he tries to push her away, she pushes right back--straight through his famous self-control, and into the heart of the passion that he has long hidden away...
Unraveled is a full length novel at 95,000 words.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Courtney Milan's debut novel was published in 2010. Since then, she's
been a New York Times and a USA Today bestseller, and her books have
received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Booklist. She's been a
RITA finalist and an RT Reviewer's Choice nominee for Best First
Historical Romance. Her second book was chosen as a Publishers Weekly
Best Book of 2010.
Courtney lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, a medium-sized dog, and an attack cat. Before she started writing historical romance, she experimented with various occupations: computer programming, dog-training, scientificating... Having given up on being able to do any of those things, she's taken to heart the axiom that those who can't do, teach. When she's not reading (lots), writing (lots), or sleeping (not enough), she can be found in the vicinity of a classroom.
Courtney lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, a medium-sized dog, and an attack cat. Before she started writing historical romance, she experimented with various occupations: computer programming, dog-training, scientificating... Having given up on being able to do any of those things, she's taken to heart the axiom that those who can't do, teach. When she's not reading (lots), writing (lots), or sleeping (not enough), she can be found in the vicinity of a classroom.
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47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I find Courtney Milan's work amazing. Trilogies have lost their charm for me because the author often invests the best ideas and plotting in the first book and then struggles to make the other two entries fit with the first.
Not so with Milan. There is an overarching story connecting all three entries--an increasingly insane and abusive mother and her effect on her three sons when they become adults. Because the sons were differing ages and had different experiences, each left childhood with unique problems.
Smite, who suffered the most at his mother's hands, continues to experience post traumatic stress syndrome as an adult. His past dictates his present life.
In many romance novels, the love of a good woman cures all. Not in Milan's books. Her heroes continue to have dyslexia or PTSD or survivor's guilt. A good woman loves the hero and is willing to share his quirks and his burdens. That's a truly good woman.
Also, in Milan's books, there is no Big Misunderstanding or Secret Child or agonizingly long sessions of I-Won't-Say-I-Love-You-Until-You-Say-It-First. The problems are much more real and defy "solving." Instead they require understanding and acceptance - from both the heroine and hero.
I can give Milan the highest compliment a reader can give: once I close her books, I don't feel that the story has ended. Instead, I can imagine the characters continuing their lives, out of the sight of readers. I can picture Smite coming to grips with the intense emotions and deep love a parent feels for an infant, and Ash living in perpetual terror as he tries to protect a young child from the usual accidents and bruises, or Mark attempting to cope with a randy adolescent son.
Milan seems to get better with each book. "Unraveled" had compelling characters, a great love story, historical accuracy, and was fun to read. What more could a reader want?
Not so with Milan. There is an overarching story connecting all three entries--an increasingly insane and abusive mother and her effect on her three sons when they become adults. Because the sons were differing ages and had different experiences, each left childhood with unique problems.
Smite, who suffered the most at his mother's hands, continues to experience post traumatic stress syndrome as an adult. His past dictates his present life.
In many romance novels, the love of a good woman cures all. Not in Milan's books. Her heroes continue to have dyslexia or PTSD or survivor's guilt. A good woman loves the hero and is willing to share his quirks and his burdens. That's a truly good woman.
Also, in Milan's books, there is no Big Misunderstanding or Secret Child or agonizingly long sessions of I-Won't-Say-I-Love-You-Until-You-Say-It-First. The problems are much more real and defy "solving." Instead they require understanding and acceptance - from both the heroine and hero.
I can give Milan the highest compliment a reader can give: once I close her books, I don't feel that the story has ended. Instead, I can imagine the characters continuing their lives, out of the sight of readers. I can picture Smite coming to grips with the intense emotions and deep love a parent feels for an infant, and Ash living in perpetual terror as he tries to protect a young child from the usual accidents and bruises, or Mark attempting to cope with a randy adolescent son.
Milan seems to get better with each book. "Unraveled" had compelling characters, a great love story, historical accuracy, and was fun to read. What more could a reader want?
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Saring
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not a review writer; in fact, I've written only one before, and it was for one of Courtney's prior books. It is an amazing writer that has prompted me to speak up, and one that I expect great things from in the future. Courtney is self-publishing these books, which is a huge undertaking, and a gamble. It is paying off in spades. (And no, I don't know her personally, but I would fly across the country to have dinner with her in a heartbeat!) I read Unlocked first, which is a delightful novella about holding your head high, and allowing love in, even if it hurts. Unveiled Is a keeper; slow and almost uncomfortable in the beginning, it evolves into a fascinating study of not making mistakes while still getting what you want, and letting yourself love whom you think you shouldn't. Unclaimed is much the same; written with depth and humor, it explores what happens when you make mistakes, find yourself on a pedestal, and how on earth to get off it.
Unraveled is the third book in the series about the Turner brothers, and is a great finish to this carefully written and researched trio. It is honestly refreshing to read a book, and understand that the author has correctly portrayed the history and personality of the era. There are no mistakes here in dress, language, or street life, and the characters are very real people, with very real problems.
I like how all three books about the Turner brothers involve imperfect people, both men and women, and how those differences are settled. These are intelligent romance novels, written with love and attention to detail. All of her characters have depth, purpose, and are not your typical rakes and virgins bound by ridiculous romance tropes. Unraveled was well worth the wait, and the series is one of the best I've read in years.
My favorite authors include Loretta Chase, Laura Kinsale, Lisa Kleypas, Meredith Duran, Connie Brockway, Sherry Thomas, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Jennifer Ashley. I am happy to include Courtney Milan with that list, and I am looking forward to her future work.
Unraveled is the third book in the series about the Turner brothers, and is a great finish to this carefully written and researched trio. It is honestly refreshing to read a book, and understand that the author has correctly portrayed the history and personality of the era. There are no mistakes here in dress, language, or street life, and the characters are very real people, with very real problems.
I like how all three books about the Turner brothers involve imperfect people, both men and women, and how those differences are settled. These are intelligent romance novels, written with love and attention to detail. All of her characters have depth, purpose, and are not your typical rakes and virgins bound by ridiculous romance tropes. Unraveled was well worth the wait, and the series is one of the best I've read in years.
My favorite authors include Loretta Chase, Laura Kinsale, Lisa Kleypas, Meredith Duran, Connie Brockway, Sherry Thomas, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Jennifer Ashley. I am happy to include Courtney Milan with that list, and I am looking forward to her future work.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Copeland
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read this entire series and am so excited to have found another author of historical romances whose stories I enjoy as much as Mary Balogh's. Ms. Milan's heros and heroines have baggage but their inherent good character overcomes the flaws and I found myself becoming emotionally involved in their stories as I do with all Ms. Balogh's books. The best compliment I can make about a story is that I hated to reach the end as I did with all 3 of the full length books in this series.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a refreshingly new twist of tales
First of its kind to show the legalese of the british in so romantic and cut and dry style. Loved it, Loved it, Loved it!
Published 8 days ago by Cat's Meow
5.0 out of 5 stars
So please to have discovered Courtney Milan
Her stories are witty, gritty and don't pull any punches. Subjects normally glossed over in this genre are addressed head on. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Tess Corvus
5.0 out of 5 stars
This series is great
This. Series I liked a lot. The only problem is the really good parts don't come until the very end.
Published 18 days ago by robin Ann thistlewood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice change
Not your typical 'rags to riches' historical romance. Well thought out characters with very real emotional issues. Read more
Published 1 month ago by nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another A+ read
I love this author. I could just eat up her books. Every one I've read has been a pleasure to read. She adds clever twists and humor as well as angst - All of which are critical to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Wessel
5.0 out of 5 stars
great character development
Courtneys characters are flawed and real. I like the way smite revealed his relationship with her in front of his colleagues and the court~there are no contrived misunderstandings. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christine Goeyvaerts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
I love Courtney Milan and I just finished re-reading this series. Better the second time. Smite will always be one of my favorite heroes.
Published 2 months ago by Common sense mom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unraveled
A good story. The author raises contemporary issues within her historic theme. Courtney Milan is a good writer and one to follow.
Published 3 months ago by Lesley Muller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!
Keeps you turning the page. Great story with intriguing characters. Very satisfying and would highly recommend to avid historical romance readers.
Published 3 months ago by Nicole Joseph
5.0 out of 5 stars
Attila the Hun probably liked cats...
I read at least 3 books a week, they are always different, I go through a Regency phase, futuristic science fiction, alien fiction, robot fiction, steampunk, prehistoric,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by selective reader
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More About the Author
Courtney Milan's debut novel was published in 2010. Since then, she's been a New York Times and a USA Today bestseller, and her books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Booklist. She's been a RITA finalist and an RT Reviewer's Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance. Her second book was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010.
Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, a medium-sized dog, and an attack cat. Before she started writing historical romance, she experimented with various occupations: computer programming, dog-training, scientificating.... But her favorite job is the one she's now doing full time--writing romance.
Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, a medium-sized dog, and an attack cat. Before she started writing historical romance, she experimented with various occupations: computer programming, dog-training, scientificating.... But her favorite job is the one she's now doing full time--writing romance.
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