I had forgotten just how much I LOVED historical romances until I picked up The Guardian Duke and started reading.And all I can say is WOW!What an amazing story – filled with unpredictable and wonderfully frustrating characters!We get to follow along as our delightful Lady Alexandria embarks on a dangerous mission that many call foolish and the Duke of Easton is forced to follow.It is exceptionally refreshing to read a wonderful story full of misadventure and chaos with none of the typical nonsense you read in mainstream historical fiction.Instead of lusty encounters, adventure and faith take center stage and the result is much more satisfying and highly entertaining.This novel does not need any such nonsense to hold the readers attention. The exceptionally written plot carries them along just fine.In fact, before you know it, you’ve come to the end and you find yourself desperate to rush to the next book.Fortunately… all three books are out now so you can read them in sequence. Which is where I am bound right now – book 2: The Forgiven Duke.THANK YOU to B&H Publishing for providing this book free to me in exchange for my honest review! I read this through NetGalley.I have read my fair share of historical romance books, they are often really silly but I enjoy them from time to time. This was however not like any of the others you place in that category. This book was much more real. It had detailed facts and had much more real emotions. Not just a silly romance book.I really loved it, you really get stuck in the mystery in the story. Unfortunately you don't get much answers, but lucky for us readers there is a second book! I can't wait!All in all a really good story, you care not only for the main characters but for all the characters. I enjoyed it very much! And I think I have to see what Jamie Carie has written more.
