Melissa Lynne Blue

Lindsay's family is on the brink of disaster. A few years ago, her brother died in shameful circumstances. Now, her dad is dying leaving them almost penniless and all her sisters have to debut in society at the same time which is a scandal in itself. Lindsay must marry a loathsome man to prevent total destitution. All because of one man, Captain Jonathan Rycroft. Not only did he drag her brother to crime and death, but he embezzled Lindsay's family's money and abandoned her broken-hearted. Now he's back.
Jonathan seems bent on ruining her family all over again. He's accused of murder, but he claims his innocence and, in the process, her heart too. How can she forget his hot kisses? How can she deny the passion and truthfulness in his words? He promises nothing is what it seems, nor the past nor his involvement in espionage. Dare she believe him?
Confessions of Love starts out as any other book in the genre, but it eventually develops a flair of its own. The main characters are recognizable, a traditional love couple who struggle to find each other after so many lies and deceit. However, I grew very fond of them because they have changed a lot from the youthful lovers-to-be they were to the full-fledged persons they are now. They have to learn to see each other as they really are, not as they remembered from the past. That means Lindsay has to learn to trust him, and Jonathan has to learn to respect her inner strength and independence. All of this is nicely depicted as the plot advances.
Sexy and romantic with a twist on espionage, the story tackles issues of trust, self-growth and lust while the two lovers fight against traitors, spies and family secrets. All in all, it's a very entertaining novel with a very much in love handsome hero and a spirited heroine who must save the day together or lose each other forever. Those are odds I always feel drawn to ;o)… (meer)

CONFESSIONS OF LOVE by Melissa Blue is an exciting Historical Romance set in 1817 London. Fast paced with treason, treachery,lies, secrets, betrayal, passion and romance. Lieutenant Jonathan Rycroft,an agent for the War Office and Lindsey Dunsfield where friends and in love once but lies and deceit separated them. Now Jonathan is on a mission to bring the truth of Lindsey's brother to light,for her brother was no traitor but a hero. Lindsey can trust on one or so it seems, but one fiery kiss re-ignites their passion. What they inadvertently find may just cost them both their lives along with others. For what they find is murder, deception,treason and so much more. I enjoyed these characters as they come to grips with their past, their present and their future. Old flames re-ignites and their passion sizzles but Jonathan is determined to find the true traitor and clear Lindsey's beloved brother's name. What a thrill ride of adventure,danger and love. This was my first time of reading this author's work and it will not be my last. I look forward to reading more of her tantalizing stories! I was hooked from the first page to the last. A most satisfying read!! Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More… (meer)