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A review by laurenjodi
The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens
4.0
The Brazen Bride
4.5 Stars
Series note: The plot takes place in parallel with books #1 and #2, and much of the backstory is provided therein. This book focuses on the third courier, Major Logan Monteith, and is the best in the series thus far.
Unlike the previous book, which detailed Gareth and Emily's tedious and repetitive journey across North Africa and Europe, the action in this installment begins almost immediately with Logan fighting for his life, losing his memory, and becoming romantically involved with Miss Linnet Trevission.
Linnet is an incredible heroine - strong, intelligent and independent. She is the antithesis of the self-absorbed and irresponsible Emily. Her chemistry with Logan is scorching, and their interactions in the first 1/3 set the tone for the rest of the book.
Logan is an honorable hero with strong principles and is both admiring and respectful of Linnet's needs, desires and accomplishments. Laurens skillfully incorporates his amnesia into the storyline and does not allow it to drag out or cause unnecessary misunderstandings or angst.
The plot in the last 2/3 returns to the ongoing story arc of the nefarious Black Cobra cult, and there are some very interesting developments and hints at a surprising twist to come in the final book - it is strongly suggested that the leader of the Black Cobra is actually. These clues had me returning to the previous books for any evidence, and I look forward to having my suspicions confirmed in the last book.
4.5 Stars
Series note: The plot takes place in parallel with books #1 and #2, and much of the backstory is provided therein. This book focuses on the third courier, Major Logan Monteith, and is the best in the series thus far.
Unlike the previous book, which detailed Gareth and Emily's tedious and repetitive journey across North Africa and Europe, the action in this installment begins almost immediately with Logan fighting for his life, losing his memory, and becoming romantically involved with Miss Linnet Trevission.
Linnet is an incredible heroine - strong, intelligent and independent. She is the antithesis of the self-absorbed and irresponsible Emily. Her chemistry with Logan is scorching, and their interactions in the first 1/3 set the tone for the rest of the book.
Logan is an honorable hero with strong principles and is both admiring and respectful of Linnet's needs, desires and accomplishments. Laurens skillfully incorporates his amnesia into the storyline and does not allow it to drag out or cause unnecessary misunderstandings or angst.
The plot in the last 2/3 returns to the ongoing story arc of the nefarious Black Cobra cult, and there are some very interesting developments and hints at a surprising twist to come in the final book - it is strongly suggested that the leader of the Black Cobra is actually