Reread #1 (4/12): I do so love how Milan handles the "big secret" and "damaged hero" tropes. Though there was one point in the book where it seemed like Miranda and Smite knew every gay man in Britain, that in no way detracted from my enjoyment of the story. Be-My-Mistress was beautifully played, Secret-Crime-Organization was a complete surprise to me, and the only thing vaguely resembling a plot moppet was a sullen, gin-sneaking 12 year old boy. Milan tips hat to a number of romance tropes, then turns them on their head. Smite and Miranda were witty, fascinating, and a joy to read. I've enjoyed her books in the past, but don't read historical romance regularly enough to keep on top of all the new releases. This book is going to be the catalyst for me acquiring Courtney Milan's whole catalog. Smite is so stoic and Miranda is a joyful person despite her living conditions they make a perfect pair.I'm sorry the series ended, but it has been a great read. I never guess her endings (not the HEA, that's a given) but they're always believable and make perfect sense. Milan always gives her plot an extra twist, varying from the usual historical formulas. They are strong and intelligent.I do love the way Ms. The Turner brothers are interesting and the women they picked, while not always suitable to society, are perfect for each of them. The writing and the characters drew me in and I've quickly gone through the next two books. I had the first book on my reader for a while and finally got around to reading it. It doesn't take long before he and Miranda are involved.I admit I've devoured this series.
When Miranda Darling appears before him as a witness, his interest is caught. Due to his upbringing, he is one of the few judges who deal fairly with the poorer citizens. Unraveled is the third full-length book in the Turner Series.
Instead, when he tries to push her away, she pushes right back-straight through his famous self-control and into the heart of the passion that he has long hidden away. Yet no matter how forbidding the man seems on the outside, she can't bring herself to leave. But she's close enough that when Turner threatens her with imprisonment if she puts one foot wrong, she knows she should run in the other direction. Until the day an irresistible woman shows up as a witness in his courtroom. But behind his relentless focus lies not only a determination to do what is right, but the haunting secrets of his past-secrets that he is determined to hide, even if it means keeping everyone else at arm's length. Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded devotion to his duty as a magistrate. The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Turner series.
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