Hope's Betrayal (The Huntley Trilogy) [Kindle Edition]

When I was offered this book for review I jumped at the chance, because the blurb reminded me of the old swashbuckling movies I used to like to watch as a teenager.

What I didn't expect was the depths of emotion and surprising twists this book had. The author surprised me on several occasions by taking the story along an entirely different path to the one I was expecting. And I do like to be surprised! The love story ambles along at a gentle pace, entirely in keeping with the time period, and I was completely drawn into the conflict, and willing them to resolve it.

The hero undergoes quite an emotional journey throughout the book and the author did a brilliant job at conveying this, and the tension between the H/H had me on the edge of my seat at times. As did some of the action scenes, it has to be said. In fact, I recommended this to my hubby, and he is now completely engrossed in the story too!

I really enjoyed this book, even if the ending left me shouting,"Oh, you tease!" LOL, but that was just me being greedy.

Ms Elliot has a lovely, easy to read voice, and I have bought the first book of this trilogy to read, as I was left intrigued at the other brother's stories.

If you like a sweet, historical romance then you will enjoy this one. And even if your taste normally runs to hotter stories, like mine does, you will still enjoy this tale. It was simply a lovely read.

what can I say could not put this kindle book down, well worth the sleepless night. reading second one now

I absolutely adored this story and have had the most awesome few days reading it. If you are off on holiday and love historical romances this is one you will want to make sure is on your ereader. From the first page I was caught up with the characters' lives. Captain Huntley, the Naval officer charged with routing out and squashing a smuggling ring becomes a wee bit smitten by a young lady called Hope, who just so happens to be a captured smuggler. A beautiful love story develops amidst some very exciting twists and turns and I would go so far as to say that this story is quite an action packed adventure. I took my Kindle up to the school to fetch my children and for the first time in 21 years I was late to fetch them. If you like history and romance you will love this story. Don't say I didn't warn you; the last half of the book has some really great action.