Today’s Steals and Deals at AAR…..
We’ve given this, the first in the much loved Bedwyn series, a DIK.
The marriage of convenience trope is my favourite in the genre, and this is an extremely good example of it. It’s a character-driven story with (almost) no external conflict; the issues faced by the two protagonists arise as a result of their different expectations and personalities, and the way that Mary Balogh gradually has them lowering their defences and coming together is a masterclass in How To Do It Right. Aidan’s relationship with Bewcastle is a difficult one, the reasons for which are gradually revealed as the story progresses – and their differences have had a long-term effect on Aidan’s outlook and personality. He is presented as being a stern, cold, somewhat arrogant and humourless man, and his high-handed assumptions put Eve’s back up. Yet as the story progresses, Eve gets more and more glimpses of the man beneath, and finds them intriguing and surprisingly enticing. This gradual revelation of Aidan’s true nature is incredibly well-done, and is one of the novel’s many strengths.
It’s on sale for 1.99 here.
This is quite a deal on Heyer’s best known works. (I can see arguments brewing already over that claim, but I’m going for it!) All three books are DIKs at AAR.
It’s on sale for 4.99 here.
If you love Kennedy, this book’s for you. It’s a second chance at love story that didn’t work for our reviewer but others love.
It’s on sale for 2.99 here.
I love this book! In my DIK review, I said:
…. it is an oft quoted maxim that there are only seven stories humans tell–I am rarely critical of novels simply because they recount stories we’ve read before. What I care about is how well is that tale told and, in Compass and Blade, I think it’s done beautifully. The details of this story–Mira’s experiences in and out of the sea, the battles she and her compatriots are drawn into, the politics of the worlds she travels to–these are all unique and made for a page turner of a book.
It’s on sale for 2.99 here.