A review by fictionalkate
Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell
3.0
Lady Charis Weston needs to escape. With her step brothers after her fortune and willing to do anything to get it, Charis just needs to hide for a few weeks before she comes into her inheritance. When her path crosses with Sir Gideon Trevithick’s, he takes her to his ancestral home and keep her under his protection. But her brothers aren’t willing to let her go without a fight and Gideon has his own nightmares to face.
This book wasn’t quite what I was expecting. I saw Anna Campbell talking at an author’s signing last year and bought this book after hearing her talk. I think I was expecting more about Gideon’s Indian ordeal but let’s face it – too much story regarding being held captive and brutally treated wouldn’t make a very good romance novel.
I like Ms. Campbell’s style. Charis is a strong heroine who doesn’t let her circumstances get the best of her. She’s a fighter and she will do anything to get what she wants – even if that’s a slightly confused but oh-so heroic Gideon. Gideon is a broken man – but very engaging and likeable. He’s honourable, a bit gruff and every bit the tall, dark and handsome leading man. His romance with Charis was a pleasure to read. I thought their relationship was nicely paced and had enough surprises to keep me interested.
Historical romances still aren’t really my thing but I can see myself devouring a few more of Anna Campbell’s Regency novels in the future.
4 stars.
This book wasn’t quite what I was expecting. I saw Anna Campbell talking at an author’s signing last year and bought this book after hearing her talk. I think I was expecting more about Gideon’s Indian ordeal but let’s face it – too much story regarding being held captive and brutally treated wouldn’t make a very good romance novel.
I like Ms. Campbell’s style. Charis is a strong heroine who doesn’t let her circumstances get the best of her. She’s a fighter and she will do anything to get what she wants – even if that’s a slightly confused but oh-so heroic Gideon. Gideon is a broken man – but very engaging and likeable. He’s honourable, a bit gruff and every bit the tall, dark and handsome leading man. His romance with Charis was a pleasure to read. I thought their relationship was nicely paced and had enough surprises to keep me interested.
Historical romances still aren’t really my thing but I can see myself devouring a few more of Anna Campbell’s Regency novels in the future.
4 stars.