brazenbookbabe's reviews
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Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early copy of A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath! I couldn’t be more excited to dive into this one because, let me tell you, Lorraine Heath has solidified her spot as one of my all-time favorite historical romance authors. Why? Because she delivers completely bonkers romances grounded in rich historical accuracy—and I’m obsessed.

This book? Oh, it’s a wild one. It centers around a female hobbyist aeronaut (yes, you read that right) who crash lands on a not-so-deserted island. Who does she find there? An Earl recovering from a devastating railway accident. Like, y’all. Would that have been your first idea for a historical romance plot? Because same.

Instead of waltzing through ballrooms during the height of the London Season, we get to watch these characters navigate isolation, confront their traumas, and heal each other’s souls. It’s such a refreshing twist in the historical romance genre—a unique blend of the obscure and the absurd that I can’t get enough of.

This one is for all my fellow bonkers-loving romance readers out there. If you’re into historicals with an imaginative twist, A Tempest of Desire is an absolute must-read. Lorraine Heath, you’ve done it again. 💕

The story felt and everything happened felt like it was just shock value. Build up was lacking. Story was overall dull.