Saturday, May 9, 2020

LINKED ACROSS TIME BOX SET #2 by Dawn Brower

Title:  LINKED ACROSS TIME VOLUME 2
Series:  Linked Across Time #4 - #6

Author:  Dawn Brower

Publisher:  Monarchal Glenn Press

Publish Date:   05.05.2020

Category /Genre:  Historical Romance

Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content

Grammar/editing:  received as an unedited ARC / errors excused

Received from:  Dawn Brower


Date completed: 05.09.2020



Description from the publisher:

SURRENDERING TO MY SPY:

Lady Rosanna Kendall fell in love with the wrong man. He informed her that he never intended to marry, and even if that changed, she'd be the last lady he'd choose. Shortly afterwards her eldest brother died in a freak accident sending her into mourning. During that time she picked up the tattered remains of her heart and hardened it. One day she'd marry and have a family of her own; however, love would be the last thing she'd expect to find.

Lord Dominic Rossington, the Marquess of Seabrook worked diligently as a spy for the war office. He led a dangerous life that had no place for a wife or family. He couldn't in good conscience encourage Lady Rosanna--even if she was his greatest desire. Years later Dominic sees a way to free himself of his obligations to the crown and finally claim the one woman he's always wanted. All he has to do is complete one last mission and convince her she's the only one for him.

Can they both survive his dangerous life long enough to find their happily-ever-after?

SPELLBOUND BY MY CHARMER:

Zane Rossington, the Marquess of Seabrook is disillusioned and bored. He doesn't believe in love and lives his life the way he pleases. All of it changes when he finds a mysterious woman roaming around his conservatory at his annual Regency themed charity masquerade ball.
Lady Callista Lyon, the Countess of Marin had one desire--revenge. In the act of finally achieving her goal she is swept over a terrace and somehow finds herself in the conservatory at Seabrook Manor. Uncertain if she succeeded in her revenge, but determined to finally move on, she does her best to adapt to her new life.
In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, can Zane and Callista discover something in each other they both believed lost to them?

STOLEN BY MY KNAVE:

Nothing is quite what it seems…

Lady Elizabeth Kendall grew up on whimsical tales told by her mother. What if they aren’t stories at all? Visions of a handsome pirate in a mirror create questions about everything she believes. The biggest one: Is time travel possible?

A pirate who would be a duke…

Jackerson Morgan Carwyn, the Duke of Whitewood hasn’t led the charmed life some believe, and in fact, grew up in the worst parts of London. Except it was a different time and it’s a secret only he knows. Until he meets Elizabeth… She is far more than she appears to be and has information he believed long buried.

A battle of wits…
Through a chess match they make a bet—the winner claiming all the spoils. As the game comes to an end they are left with a choice. They either decide to be together or destroy any chance they may have at happiness. Will they accept fate’s decision or ignore all the signs that brought them together?

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SURRENDERING TO MY SPY is the fourth book in the Linked Across Time series. 

SPELLBOUND BY MY CHARMER is the fifth book in the Linked Across Time series

STOLEN BY MY KNAVE is the sixth book in the Linked Across Time series. 

Though I had not read the previous three books, I was not at all lost.  I do hope to go back and get those ones and catch up.



SURRENDERING TO MY SPY
In this series, the first thing you have to keep straight is which century you’re in.  Surrendering to My Spy is set shortly after the Napoleonic Wars.  The second thing you’ll be looking for is who is doing the time traveling.  Nope, not telling you!  I will say that is neither of the main characters this time, but that the character that does travel is important to the overall arch of the series.



Lord Dominic Rossington, the Marquess of Seabrook, was being noble; Lady Rosanna Kendall didn’t know and took his rejection to heart.  That is just the beginning of their miscommunication.



I love romance, spies, miscommunication, and historical settings.  This story was wonderful with just the right amount of suspense and mystique. 



I love that Dom had already decided that it was time to come clean with Rosanna and to properly woo her.  I hated that she had the childish habit of eavesdropping, but I can understand it in the male-dominated world in which she lived.  I loved her kidnapping and rescue – this was the most important part of the book. 

SPELLBOUND BY MY CHARMER 

Spellbound by My Charmer is set in the 21st century.  Zane Rossington is a descendent of Lord Dominic from the previous book and the current Marquess of Seabrook.  Lady Callista Lyon, the Countess of Marin, has traveled from the French balcony she fell off of in the 18th century and landed in the marquess’ conservatory.



This was a lot of fun to read with Callista learning about and adapting to the new century where she has found herself.  Luckily, the first person she meets is the charming and handsome owner of the mansion.  One glimpse and he is smitten with the unusual intruder.



I love that they are each capable of bringing something more, something positive, out in the other.  Isn’t that the best that can happen in a relationship?

STOLEN BY MY KNAVE

Stolen by My Knave is set in the 19th century.  Lady Elizabeth Kendall has known about Captain Jack Morgan since she was a child.  After all, her mother, Alys, has told her stories about the pirate who kidnapped Elizabeth’s grandmother, Evelyn, in the 17th century.



I love the twists of who is from which century and how are they related.  In fact, that is very important to the plot of this story – since Jack is Elizabeth’s half-brother.  I love how the author resolves the worry about how Elizabeth and Jack can have their happily-ever-after.



I love how headstrong both Elizabeth and Jack are.  No, it’s not lost on me that these are the same names as are used in Pirates of the Carribean.  In fact, Jack Morgan is quite a bit like Jack Sparrow.



The three of these books are all fun, romantic, quick, and quirky reads.  I will be keeping my eyes open to read more from the series and the author.

Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.



Linked Across Time series:

1.      Saved by My Blackguard

2.      Searching for My Rogue

3.      Seduction of My Rake

4.      Surrendering to My Spy

5.      Spellbound by My Charmer

6.      Stolen by My Knave

7.      Separated from My Love

8.      Scandalized by My Prince

9.      Scheming with My Duke

10.  Secluded with My Hellion

11.  Charming Her Rogue (Enduring Legacy #10)

12.  Secrets of My Beloved

13.  Spying on My Scoundrel

Also from Dawn Brower:

·         Broken Pearl

·         Christmas at Fortuna’s Parlor

·         Deadly Benevolence

·         Diamonds Don’t Cry (Mystifying Music #1)

·         Don’t Happen Twice

·         Kindred Lies

·         The Legacy’s Origin (Enduring Legacy #1)

·         Snowflake Kisses

·         A Wallflower’s Christmas Kiss (Connected by a Kiss #3)

Begin Again Series:

1.      There You’ll Be

2.      Better as a Memory

3.      Won’t Let Go

Bluestockings Defying Rogues Series:

1.      Earl of Harrington

2.      A Lady Hoyden’s Secret

3.      One Wicked Kiss

4.      Earl in Trouble

5.      All the Ladies Love Coventry

6.      One Less Scandalous Earl


Broken Curses Series:

1.      The Enchanted Princess

2.      The Bespelled Knight

3.      The Magical Hunt

Ever Beloved Series:

1.      Forever My Earl

2.      Always My Viscount

3.      Infinitely My Marquess

4.      Eternally My Duke

Heart’s Intent Series:

1.      One Heart to Give

2.      Unveiled Hearts

3.      Heart of the Moment

4.      Kiss My Heart Goodbye

5.      Heart in Waiting

Kismet Bay Series:

1.      Once Upon a Christmas

2.      New Year Revelation

3.      All Things Valentine

4.      Luck at First Sight

5.      Endless Summer Days

6.      A Witch’s Charm

7.      All Out of Gratitude

8.      Christmas Ever After

Marsden Descendants Series:

1.      Rebellious Angel (Christmas Wishes #6)

2.      Tempting an American Princess

3.      Loving an American Spy (Miracle Express #8)

4.      How to Kiss a Debutante

Marsden Romance Series:

1.      A Flawed Jewel

1.5  A Crystal Angel

2.      A Treasured Lily

3.      A Sanguine Gem

4.      A Hidden Ruby

5.      A Discarded Pearl

Novak Springs Series:

1.      Cowgirl Fever

1.5  Dirty Proof

2.      Unbridled Pursuit

3.      Christmas Temptation

4.      Sensual Games

Scandal Meets Love Series:

2.      Find Me Love

4.      Odds of Love

6.      Chance of Love

7.      A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss (Connected by a Kiss #6)

8.      Love and Mistletoe

 


















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