#102 (#38) - The Founding ~ Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

ISBN: 0-316-90793-6

Book 1 of Morland Dynasty


I have to admit to not being that keen to start this book, but was given a gee-up because it had to be back at the Library and couldn't be renewed again as somebody else had reserved it.

It's not a period in history that I like, finding it much to brutal with huge depravation .... I like luxury in the main!

I don't know why I worried so though, as the author did a very splendid job all round ... and I fell into it from the first page.  The story of Eleanor the founding Mother of the Morland Dynasty and her love for Richard, Duke of York, but with an arranged marriage to Robert Morland and the many children and grandchildren she produced.

A worthy 4 **** star read.

Kay

#101 (#37) - Loveday Conspiracy ~ Kate Tremayne

ISBN: 978-0-7553-4767-4

The saga of the Loveday clan continued, but I have to admit not as quickly as I had hoped (or mentioned beforehand).

The author's proclivity of re-telling the events that went before, seemed even  worse than in previous books.  Indeed, it wasn't until the last third that it picked up any kind of pace at all.

In a nutshell, the continuing feud between Adam Loveday and his Cousin Tristan.  The other festering discontent of Japhet Loveday for the man that plotted to have him sent off to Australia the night before his pardon was granted.  Richard Allbright's rakeish ways and a seduction of an innocent young girl.  Tragedy and loss of a son for Peter Loveday ans his Bridie, and the resulting loss of faith that Peter suffers.

After giving it careful consideration a 2.5 *** Star rating was the best I could do, and the half star was only gained in the last third.  Although I would say that if you want to see out the Loveday saga is has to be endured!

As I haven't been well this weekend I have treated myself to a lot of laying around on the bed and reading, and have consumed two further books, but I will be back tomorrow with those ones.

Kay

I'm struggling with a Loveday book

on the whole I like them, but she simply will keep going over old ground all the time, which makes it frustrating when you are trying to connect with the story she has in hand.

Obviously I recognise that you have to do that somewhat, but there is a fine line and she seems to be crossing it at the moment .... shame as other than that it's fairly good.

#97 (#33) - The Loveday Secrets ~ Kate Tremayne

ISBN: 978-0-7553-3353-0

The continuing saga of the Loveday Clan, in this one Adam Loveday goes on to improve the shipyard, helped by a mysterious order.

Along with several births and a death, and a carriage accident that leaves only a boy with no memory in its wake.

St John Loveday continues down his destructive route of drinking and gambling, strangely enough whoring doesn't seem to be a vice with him!

We also meet another Cousin, Tristan Loveday, and find out the truth behind the three boys' secret from boyhood.

I have to admit to losing all patience with St John, but even I was surprised by the ending.  The only complaint I have with these books is that the author tends to go over each person's story several times, which detracts from the whole.  A 3 *** Star read.

I think I need a quick change and think that Audrey Howard, a new author for me, might be on the cards.  Although there are several more Loveday books on the shelf to read yet, plus a Julia Quinn, Gaelen Foley and    a couple more new authors there too.

All in all I am well on the way to the #140 goal in a year.

#93 (#29) - Loveday Revenge ~ Kate Tremayne

ISBN: 978-0-7553-3351-6

A follow on from "Loveday Loyalty" with all the stories continuing.

Finally Harry Sawle gets his comeuppance,  and Hannah ends up with her love .... all coming together nicely.

Japhet and Gwen are also making a success of it in Australia, but missing home dreadfully.

A 4.5 ***** Star read, and looking forward to the next in the series, but I think I will break it up with a Julia Quinn for light relief.

#92 (#28) - Loveday Loyalty ~ Kate Tremayne

ISBN: 0-7553-2872-8

The continuing saga of the wild and compelling Loveday Clan.

The fierce rivalry between St John and Adam continues, which blinds them to their real enemy - the dangerous and cunning Harry Sawle.

Japhet Loveday's story also plays out in the penal colony of New South Wales, as well the story of his sister, Hannah, who has attracted the unwanted interest of Harry.

A 4 **** Star read.

#91 (#27) - The Loveday Pride ~ Kate Tremayne ** NEW AUTHOR**

ISBN: 0-7553-2418-8



A thorough thrilling and fast_moving family drama that left me wanting more of the story>

The Lovedays' are an influential Cornish family, with more than their fair share of trials and tribulations, loves and losses.  With smuggling and feuding twins, Adam and St John, thrown in for good measure.

I stared reading the book above this one in the series (there are more of them before and after it seems), but gave up.  The Parental Control encouraged me to try again with this one, and I have to say that I wasn't disappointed at all, and found it easier to get one with (I'll cover my dislike of the sequel on that review .... it's sitting on my bed to read this afternoon.  Hopefully, now I have a handle on the family it will prove enjoyable).

A 4.5 ***** Star read - not exactly a romance, but it has elements of that in it too.

I think I will start labelling these kind of books as Historical Saga.

Kay