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Melody Thomas Does It Again, January 2, 2007
Ms. Thomas once again leads the reader on a rollicking adventure full of complex and heartfelt characters. The pages practically turn themselves as passion, intrigue and perhaps her most romantic location yet play to dramatic conclusion. This fast-paced story set against a well-researched backdrop blends history and fiction beautifully. The characters are fresh and unforgettable. The story stays with you long after the last page is read, consistent with Ms. Thomas' other books.
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exhilarating Victorian romantic espionage thriller, December 26, 2006
In 1874 American heiress Cassandra Sheridan attends her betrothal ball in Hamstead, England, but instead of a joyous festive affair, the colonist is upset as her fiancé, whom she has never met, fails to arrive. Though she knows this is an arranged match between her family money and his title as an Earl, she thinks Devlyn St. Clair is a pompous selfish cad probably womanizing.
Rather than sit around wondering about the rogue she is engaged to marry, the steel spine Yank decides to journey to Scotland. During her quest she meets a dashing scoundrel, who vows to keep her safe even before he realizes that she is his American fiancée Cassie. Though she knows she should detest him, Cassie falls in love with her companion who reciprocates her feelings. However, he must complete his mission as a British spy in a cat and mouse game with the notorious Russians, Nicholas Ivanov and his consortium cohorts as the Cossack thirsts for an eye for an eye with Cassie being the perfect revenge for Devlyn killing his son though that was in the line of duty.
WILD AND WICKED IN SCOTLAND is an exhilarating Victorian romantic espionage thriller starring a delightful intrepid heroine and the spy who came out of the cold due to her love for him. The story line is fast-paced as Devlyn knows he will do anything to keep Cassie safe as he fears that the duplicitous clever Russian knows his weakness and will exploit it; she is the cheese that his adversary will move and manipulate and murder if it would destroy him. Melody Thomas provides fabulous one sitting historical thriller.
Harriet Klausner
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An American Heiress gets her man, February 2, 2008
This review is from: Wild and Wicked in Scotland (Charmed and Dangerous) (Kindle Edition)
American Cassie Sheridan is mortified that her betrothed, the Earl of Hampstead, has not bothered to attend his own betrothal ball. Feeling dejected, she decides to leave London and travel north to Scotland to visit her old friend the ambassador's daughter.
Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans. On her way North she runs into all kinds of natural and unnatural disasters beginning with her first meeting with her fiancé,Devlyn who is unaware of Cassie's identity when they first meet. Both are vying for the last coach to Scotland. She finds him rude and he finds the tall American imperious.
Devlyn is actually a British spy on a mission and on the run from some angry Cossacks. Cassie stumbles across his path while the Russians are hot on his trail. Together they must find their way North through torrential rains and flood. The Russians, horse thieves and illness all plague them on their journey.
When they discover each other's true identities, the sparks really fly. Devlyn finds his fiancé kind, but determined. Cassie thinks Devlyn is smart but self centered. They both are right. Cassie falls in love with her fiancé but is not sure if she wants to marry a man she believes is in love with someone else. There is a strong element of mistrust between the two. Devlyn has many secrets he is unwilling to divulge.
Cassie is very American. I loved this about her. She was an independent thinker and very loyal to the United States. Too often American Heiresses are portrayed as shallow title hunters with little regard for their homeland. Not Cassie.
Devlyn is a master of disguise. So much so, he has a hard time figuring out exactly who he is and what he wants. He has lived a shadow life far too long. His feelings for Cassie are sweetly tender. This is a wonderful novel filled with adventure, intrigue, a dashing hero and a spirited heroine.
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