Lisa Torquay

The first thing I would like to say is thank you to Lisa, for asking me to read and review her book.

I'd like to start with a pros and cons of this book.

And I'm going to do it a little bit I normally do it and I will start with the pros first.

The story itself has a great base. Everyone wants to revenge or gain revenge on a wrong that is done to their family and friends. And that is what the story is about.

I was able to connect to the main characters as well as the side characters like Bertha. With Bertha I was able to connect to her plight. Once I heard her story, I wanted to go and rip the head off of the person that caused her so much pain. And I think that is an important part of any story, be able to connect to their stories.

For the most part, enjoyed the main character's story as well. The way they came together, the way they grew together, and the way they learned about each other.

I gave the books three stars because I liked the stories, ever there were a few issues.

And so we move on to the cons.

Now this is just a preference thing, myself, when it comes to a series, I prefer to start at book 1 and work my way throughout the series. Now I do understand, at least I assume, get these books can be read as stand-alones. But as soon as I see book one of blank, mind starts going well what am I missing. Something else in another book. Should I go back and read all these other books. And that is something that was plaguing me through the entire book.
And again this is just a preference thing. May not bother you, heather Reeder, but for me it definitely irked me a little.

The next issue I had was the combined wording. Meaning, man, I hope I am saying this correctly, the mixture of dialect. It's a historical romance, set in 1822, however a lot of the vocabulary that was used was Modern as opposed to historical. And it was mixed up. Sometimes they would use the proper word that somebody from 1822 would use, and then literally the next paragraph or the next chapter the same thing, for better word, would be used with a more modern version. As an example I'm going to use the word clit. In historical romances It's seems to me that clitoris would have been a more factual word, however it says use in clitoris they use clit (only once) but every other time that they refer to the clitoris they said nubbin. I actually had to look that word up to understand what it was.

Moving on from that I found some of the wording to be immature. Gobbling, gobbled, as well as other words that were very immature in my opinion. I just couldn't see a grown ass man saying, "she gobbled it down". Honestly, the conjured images in my mind, were... young as a posed to adults engaged in intimacy. It made me think it was more of a comedy and not a romance.

And one last thing that I have to point out, there was a word that was used, and I had to look it up because it seemed to Modern a word to use. splendiferous. This word did not actually come into being, or at least known to the world until the middle to end of the 19th century. The book takes place in 1822, which is before the 19th century. The 19th century words 1835 so you can see why I was a little confused why this word was being used.
This last thing though don't get too serious, I just have this habit of fact checking everything. Or if I don't know a word I'll look it up or if I don't know a saying or a quotation or something, look it up.

All in all the base story was great. I would recommend it to my friends because most of my friends read my reviews and they will be prepared for whatever I've pointed out. And usually if I say hey check out this book, they usually do. So if you're reading my review right now, this book is going to be available in March I believe Lisa said March 22nd 2022, and I think you should pick it up.
I would love to see other people's reviews, and hey if you want to discuss it send me a message on Goodreads. I'm always here. And always available.

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Married for the Warrior's Pleasure (Mediaeval Spain Book 3) by Lisa Torquay
In this story 1174 Spain we find Isabel proceeds to leave the castle and just go back to her hometown. Her best friend got married and they moved to her spouses castle.
She will go by ship with guards and she finds Khalid who had once told her he'd come back to her...
Khalid was sent to fight the war and did come back... With political turmoil they must not only go by ship but by camel and horses for days to reach the destination.
She just wants to repair shoes as she was taught, interesting learning how she does this.
They must disguise themselves as husband and wife and she agrees to the marriage with understanding they can divorce.
Love hearing how she's treated in the locations, like a queen. Love outside gardens and tender moments they have with one another.
Adult situations. Contemplate if she will divorce him after all they've shared....
Great book for the time frame, travel, struggles, loving moments, dress, jewelry, food, so expansive.… (altro)

The Transported Duke (Roguish Gentlemen Book 2) by Lisa Torquay
This story starts out in Australia and we find Lady Matilda on her way there under an alias name.
Story is also following Hadrian who was next in line to be the duke, after his father passes away.
Problem is Hadrian was accused and found guilty of killing his best friend and they sent him to work on the road project in Australia for 2 years.
She has arrived with very important paper in her possession that will shed on her visit to see him.
Throughout the book she's just over the moon with his appearance and has a hard time keeping her hands to herself.
When he views the papers he's forever in her debt and they next find themselves in England. He's very protective of her before they get there and thereafter.
Like how this all plays out, the mystery of the murder and how he recreates the scene, finds clues others missed and how she actually finds clues with her appearance at social events.
The couple come to an understanding then fall out of sorts. Love how his sister helps bring them together as they had all once played together as kids, in the country.
Love use of musical instruments and detailed descriptions of clothing, their own sea voyages, foods, outside areas. Like how they solve the drug issue and all those involved follow through.
Lot of characters play a part in the events and outcome that occurred.
Spicy adult situations.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.… (altro)

Married for the Warrior's Alliance by Lisa Torquay
Spain 1147
Love learning new words and their meanings how they relate to the story.
Jimena is in charge of the estate when her father dies and her brother left to go fight.
She has two choices, fight against the man who's captured them or be one with him and be able to live on the estate.
Rashid Abd Al-Zahar plans to take this castle Moncaster as his capital with all the lands surrounding.
At first thought she is terrified of him and that she has not long to live til she sees him with her eyes.
Love hearing of how she gets along with the diplomats he called to tend to the castle, especially the agriculture team and they have a library with books.
The gardens with herbs and spices for all to share. Love when his sister comes and they get along fine, love all the features they get to enjoy.
Love how their different customs, traditions and heritage have them at odds at times but also on same wavelength...
Love goals she's set for the workers and he puts things into place to have diplomats enhance the lands and schools for children.
Spicy hot adult scenes. She's been getting various fighting lessons because he may not always be right there to protect her.
Her brother wants his lands back and she's torn to help him or to help her spouse.... who will she choose?
History, wars, fighting, special activities for the women, romance, travel, gardens, pools, solar room, agriculture diplomats, teaching children, and so many other gems; something for everyone to enjoy this book.
Excerpt from next book is the series is included at the end.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.… (altro)