Historical Fiction, Romance
Meet
the Davies and Montgomery families - two households locked in an
ancient feud, destined to be on opposing sides forever. Until now...
CAN LIFELONG HATE
Madeline
Montgomery grew up despising––and secretly loving––the roguish Gryffud
“Gryff” Davies. Their families have been bitter rivals for hundreds of
years, but even if her feelings once crossed the line between love and
hate, she’s certain Gryff never felt the same. Now, she’s too busy
saving her family from ruin to think about Gryff and the other
“devilish” Davies siblings. Since he’s off being scandalous in London,
it’s not like she’ll ever see him again...
TURN TO TRUE LOVE
As
the new Earl of Powys, Gryff Davies planned on spending his post-war
life enjoying the pleasures of London. But when an illegal duel forces
him to retreat to his family’s Welsh castle, he realizes the only
exciting thing in the dull countryside will be seeing the fiery Maddie
Montgomery. Thoughts of his nemesis sustained Gryff throughout the war;
but the girl he loved to tease has grown into a gorgeous, headstrong
woman – who loathes him just as much as she ever did. Will secret
tunnels, dangerous smugglers, and meddling from their feuding families
be enough to make Maddie and Gryff realize that their animosity is
really attraction...and maybe even love?
A Reckless Match
is the first in a new regency romance series by Kate Bateman about two
feuding families, and reunited childhood enemies whose hatred turns to
love. AMAZON LINK
4 STARS
The fierce verbal battles between Maddie and Gryff were so much fun. No matter how Maddie tried to get one over on him, he just seemed to get the upper hand. She does score a few points here and there but not really that many.
The feud between the two families does make for some interesting times. As did the required meeting of a representative of both families at the bridge. And oh, the trouble that Maddie and Gryff get into. Some innocently and some not so innocently. There is fire and heat between the two of them for sure. Gryff finally realizes how much that he has been looking forward to their "skirmishes". In fact, remembering had kept him going in the difficult times of war. I really enjoyed that fact. And his sense of humor as he baited her to lose her temper.
Maddie's best friend (and cousin) Harriet is her co-conspirator when it comes to so many parts of her life. A much quieter one but still a faithful one. Almost like having a "silent partner." She has also been quietly mooning over Morgan who is Gryff's brother. Oh, she would never let anyone ever know but it feels like there is another story there.
There is plenty of action and danger because remember I did say the main characters do find themselves in some trouble. It's all very well done too.
I like how everything ended and included a good Epilogue.
I also feel that there will be more stories in this series because of the siblings on both sides. In fact there was a hint or two about at least 2 possible couples. That should be interesting.
"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
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