NOVEL REVIEW: A LADY BY MIDNIGHT BY TESSA DARE
Eiyo Fadneiras,
Welcome back to Fadima Mooneira. In my previous post, I already promised that I will share my review of a historical romance novel that I just finished reading with you guys. So here I am today ^_^ The novel is titled A Lady By Midnight, and it is written by Tessa Dare. Now let's check out Tessa Dare's bio...
ABOUT TESSA DARE
The pretty novelist and librarian~ Tessa Dare (Image: tessadare.com)
Tessa Dare is an American novelist. She writes historical romance novels that are set in the English Regency era. She is listed as one of the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors. As a novelist, Dare has won numerous writing awards such as RITA (Romance Writers Of America), and the RT Book Reviews Seal of Excellence.
Dare was named "the new star of historical romance" by Booklist Magazine after her debut. Most of her novels have been translated into a dozen different languages. Besides being an author, Dare is also a librarian and a book lover. She now lives in California with her husband, two children, and cats (Dare is a cat person ^_^).
ABOUT A LADY BY MIDNIGHT
Kate Taylor (the protagonist) had never been kissed. And Kate believed that she will be never be kissed. All because of the birthmark on her cheek. Kate also never knew her real background. She doesn't know where she was from, who her real parents were, and she doesn't even know her birth date.
Most of the townspeople believed Kate was a cursed child because of her birthmark. And Kate was not happy with it. It also made Kate believe that the birthmark was a jinx to her.
In chapter two, Kate almost had an accident. But luckily she was saved by Corporal Samuel Thorne (the love interest). Later, Corporal Thorne escorted Kate back to her hometown, Spindle Cove. On their way to Spindle Cove, Kate received her first kiss. Kate was surprised. The kiss was from Corporal Thorne. The kiss was hot and sensual. It was a kiss that innocent Kate will never forget. The kiss also made Kate feel beautiful for the first time.
Kate wondered, why did Corporal Thorne kiss her so passionately? Does he have feelings for her? But Corporal Thorne remained cold and silent.
I believe this novel has the most lustful-looking cover. Hehehe ^_^
Corporal Samuel Thorne was a handsome and charming militia commander. But he was also a cold-hearted rake who doesn't intend to love anyone. Corporal Thorne was also Kate's childhood friend. They grew up in the same house. He remembered her. But she doesn't remember him. Thorne devoted his life to guarding Kate's happiness, and he wanted what was best for her. But at the same time, he was also hiding a secret from her. The secret had something to do with Kate's past and background? Who was Kate Taylor actually? And who was Corporal Thorne in Kate's past?
In chapter four, mysterious strangers came to Spindle Cove to search for Kate. They claimed that Kate was their long-lost family member. Corporal Thorne step forward and introduced himself as Kate's fiancee to the strangers. Everyone was surprised, including Kate? Why did Corporal Thorne claim himself as Kate's fiancee? Who were the strangers actually? Was Kate really their long-lost family member? And were they good and sincere people?
MY REVIEW OF A LADY BY MIDNIGHT
My illustration of Kate & Corporal Thorne's lovemaking scene in chapter 19 ^_^ (Image: My Artstagram @fmooneira_art)
A Lady By Midnight (ALBM) is the first Tessa Dare novel that I read. In my opinion, ALBM is more than just a romance novel. This novel has a lot of mystery in it. ALBM has a very intriguing plot. This novel is a page-turner indeed. Every chapter in this novel gives me thrills. It makes me want to know what happens next, Kate Taylor's real background, and who is Corporal Thorne in Kate's childhood.
Besides the intriguing plot, I also like the chemistry tension between Kate and Corporal Thorne. Dare's writing makes me want to know Kate and Corporal Thorne's ending. Will the couples end up together? Will they have a happy ending? Kate is a very daring and expressive woman. She is not afraid to express her feelings to Corporal Thorne. But Corporal Thorne is cold and stubborn. He is not the kind of hero who will easily express his love to his heroine. Corporal Thorne's stubbornness makes me want to kick him in the ass. Gosh! Why can't he be easy to Kate?
Overall, I rate this novel 8/10. ALBM was a good read for me. I really enjoyed reading this novel. Plus, it was a fast read. I highly recommend this novel to fellow bookworms who are into the historical romance genre. But to be honest, this novel has a lot of sexy and erotic romance scenes. In fact, I believe ALBM is the sexist romance novel I ever read. Plus, the cover says so ;) So this novel is not suitable for teenagers under 18.
Ok, so this is my review of A Lady By Midnight by Tessa Dare. So has anyone read A Lady By Midnight or any of Tessa Dare's novels? If yes, what are your opinions of Tessa Dare's writing? Are you a fan of Tessa Dare?
Ok, this is all for now. And guys, starting tomorrow, Monday, 28th of March 2022, I decided to take a break from blogging for at least one week. So I'll see you guys again in April. Thank you for reading. Take care.
XoXo,
Fadima Mooneira ^_^
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Sounds like a satisfying and fun historical romance.
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