Trust is often the most important part of any relationship.
Yet there are times that real knowledge is impossible to garner due to length
of time and knowledge. Is that trust then no longer the overriding factor for ‘love
at first sight’ relationships?
Ravens Tear's, Book 1: The Raven and the Iris by Alesia
& Michael Matson, takes us into the lives of Sir Vincent Soltaire, known as
the Raven and Lady Angelique Blakesly, a wealthy widowed baroness. Angelique is
a devout member of the Guardian Paladin church, known for its
conservatism. Raven knows a different side
of her, hidden from the others. In public she is exactly what is expected of
her station in life, beautiful, devout, and part of many ladies groups. In
private Raven knows her to be someone very different.
Lovers in private, Raven finds he has fallen for her, yet he
has nothing to offer. He is a known rake and is indentured and serving a term
for burglary and extortion. His family has written him off, and he has
continued on as playboy and rakehell. His relationship with Angelique is carnal
and exquisite, and they both find themselves in an untenable situation. They
have fallen in love. Raven’s proclivities
are well known and an open book, but Angelique has a secret that can ruin both
their lives forever. Can she save
herself from her tormentor without losing all she has gained? Will Raven
understand the situation and realities of her life, or will this be the crack
that breaks them apart?
Raven is charismatic and strong, with a devious and yet
sensual side that leads him into the underworld to meet and frolic with friends
of his past. There are two sides to his nature, and you alternately find
yourself impressed and yet at times horrified by his demons. Angelique is
wonderful in many ways. She is beautiful, honorific, likable, and bad. And she
carries a secret that could bring down society. Her heart has been won by Raven
and her entire life hangs in the balance. Her fierceness is initially just a
cover, and she must dig deep to find the true warrior she truly is. Their world
is exciting and bold, with just the depravity necessary to make things
interesting.
The theft of a beautiful gem brings the two together in a
powerful crescendo, with Raven becoming the lead investigator as part of his indentured
time and title. Will this be the end to their beautiful union? Can Angelique
head off the disaster that is sure to follow?
The heat between the two is stormy, tempestuous and ‘rock
your world’ over the top. The eroticism is strong and sweet, yet at times vulgar
and explosive.
If you enjoy romance and mystery, laden with magic and
erotic visuals this would be the book for your library. The characters are well
written and the story holds you enthralled. Be prepared for both action and
erotica for you will find that Raven and Angelique are both masters of the
game.
Rating 5/5
This book was received from teh Cadence Group for review prurposes. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.
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