The Villain

Daphne seeks answers to her family's downfall. Adam Callahan, Lord Hartmoor, becomes her nemesis as she searches to reestablish their good name. Daphne agrees to sell herself to the "devil" to do what he will with her provided Adam gives her truth and £30,000 to restore Fairchild fortunes. How does this end? Will this turn into a costly bargain?

I'm trying to gather my thoughts having just finished reading The Villain and resisting diving straight into the little present at the end, and then the next book. Perhaps I should eat first, as I've not bothered with that and kept reading. Too engrossed in the story... and a bit weak-kneed as well. I got pulled in right off the bat. I think it was the moment she said "Courage, Daphne" when she first approached the castle, though I thought she meant the horse. Dunnottar Castle was a character in it's own right. The description of it's glittering rooms and hidden depths making you feel as if you were there, making you wish you were when they went out for wild horse back rides in a countryside so beautiful it could make you cry. Daphne and Adam (Oh my Lord!) were as vivid as their surroundings, with their well-rounded characters and getting to read Daphne's thoughts and feelings as if hitching a ride in her heads, while Adam's actions spoke volumes. The chemistry between them was instantaneous, but never superficial. I loved them! And I want to be with them more, despite feeling wrung out now that I've emerged from their story. I've even started to cool off, lol. They were smoking hot together and let's just say... it transferred. Through the story Victoria Vale teaches us to be who we are and to leave behind shame and restriction, difficult as that may be, and that there's freedom in that. I was lucky to win a copy of the book, I adore it, and I am happy there's more of it to come.

100% would recommend. Had great story lines. I really love the historic elements she brings. This is a book that makes you want to read it again, so I did!! I love these characters and love how she weaves their backgrounds and relationships into the sequel and off shoots. This is now one of my favorite authors. You will enjoy it I promise.