Book Review Express 5 Star Review Corner: Today we have an erotic historical romance by Tina Donahue: Loving Lies. The 1st in her Dangerous Desires series. (review below)
When she is kidnapped, Senorita Isabella knows the men have been sent by her uncle in a murderous attempt to control her family’s fortune. But when she is rescued by a dashing and mysterious warrior, Isabella can’t imagine why a stranger would risk his life for her—until she discovers her rescuer believes she’s someone else…
Fernando de Zayas loves nothing more than the cry of battle. Defying death is his way of life. But when he discovers his betrothed has been kidnapped, he rushes to her aid—never suspecting that spirited beauty would soothe his warrior heart…
With her uncle’s minions close on their heels, Isabella finds herself drawing closer to Fernando. But as the desire between them builds, her secret could keep them apart forever…
Tina Donahue has a way with bring characters to life for her readers. This book has a bit of everything that makes the reader not want to put it down: Suspense, Humor, Romance and a HUGE case of mistaken identities.
The story is about Isabella, the daughter of a Spanish Grandee and a duke. While trying to protect her older sister, from their evil Uncle, Isabella is abducted and sent to market to be sold as a sex slave. While trying to plan an escape to the madness she finds herself in, she is rescued by a Holy Man. However the Holy Man isn’t really a Holy Man.
The hero of the story is a Spanish Knight named Fernando. Disguised as a Holy Man Fernando thinks he is saving the woman he is to marry – Isabella’s older sister. Isabella, still trying to protect her sister, doesn’t tell Fernando he’s made a mistake but plays along hoping he will get her away from her uncles men. Fernando attempts to seduce her, thinking she is his betrothed. Isabella keeps putting him off knowing she is not his intended, yet inside she is falling for the handsome Spanish Knight.
What happens at the end of their travels? Does Fernando forgive and understand her lies? The book is a fun filled, dangerous tale with Ms. Donahue’s erotic romance style added in.
If you like Historical Romance books this is definitely a 2 thumbs up!
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