Prisoner of Love [Paperback]

Novels that are based on true history can sometimes go astray and at other times can be a lesson is history. In this book, Samantha Kane throws in actual events and creates amazing situations around them.

These Brothers in Arms series is based in Regency England and centers on a group of soldier from the Napoleonic wars, who have developed an alternative lifestyle for the times while clashing with the mores and norms of the period.

Veronica Thomas has grown up in the home of her Aunt Kate and her two husbands. From the age of seventeen, Very has found herself in love with Michael Kensington and his closest friend and lover, Wolf Tarrant. During one very passionate encounter, Very professes her love for both men but the ultimate results are not what a young girl wishes to hear. Although Wolf is very much for the relationship and ready to declare his undying love on possession of Very, Michael is afraid, afraid of her youth, afraid of the commitment and he disappears without a word to America.

Two years later Very and Wolf still flirt and pine for one another while they wait for Michael to return to England. Circumstances bring Very and her family to the protest for the male suffrage movement in Manchester England where Very's world is turned upside down. Witnessing a murder of a dear friend culminates with the marriage of Very and Wolf and her plans of a life with two men are ended until Michael suddenly returns to circumstances he never imagined. His appearance is what the three have been waiting for but there is a slight problem, Michael has returned with a wife.

With so many secondary stories within the novel, Samantha Kane has brought along all her characters from the previous book to complete the life of Very, Wolf and Michael. Each book in the series is based on the relationship of two men who found the love and life they wish to share with one another but at the same time look for the one woman who can accept their life and join them to complete their life. They have created a community of friends who understand and accept each other but most importantly are loyal and supportive of each other.

As in all the books, the sex is aggressive, frequent and encompasses all possibilities of circumstances, combinations and throwing the dictated rules of the society out the window for all the hear.

I must admit, that even though this is an excellent story with the most amazing characters, it is not my favorite of the series. If you read the first seven books you will most definitely find your own favorites. Very's character had been a source of amusement and entertainment since her arrival and continues to remain constant. Even if you haven't read the first books, this story stands by itself with great strength. Be open minded and enjoy a somewhat different journey in Regency England. I bet you won't regret it.

Originally posted at Whipped Cream Reviews

Okay, so I bought this book and devoured it in one sitting. I always do with Kane's books, but this time I was hesitant because of some of the other online reviews of this particular book. What a shame!!! I think the negative reviews are silly! Absolutely silly. Kane took three people, with three very separate issues, and had them confront those issues and solve them -- past their pain, past their misgivings and the end result was a wonderful story. If anything I wish it was longer! LOL. But with all her books I feel that way.

Let me talk a bit about what I like about Kane's work. It's smooth, seamless to the extent you get lost in the moment. There are no extra words, no added fluff to her scenes, she captures the essence of the story and you're right there with the characters. I love how she illustrates normal moments. I love that she takes the time to add those in. A breakfast hug, a soft caress, a quick question on how someone feels -- these are so real that I just can't get enough of her work. I think she handles conflict well. The anger is real and the people feeling it work within their own character to express it with either a shout, or a quiet frown. Her glimpse into history and the way she weaves it in the story adds depth without hijacking the true story going on between the characters.

If you love this series, I think you'll love this story. I did. I didn't feel cheated or as if she 'contrived' anything. I thought she led us up to each problem and the solution -- keep in mind please that solutions are not always a FULL solution or even what we wanted until we actually solve the problem and realized the solution is perfect the way it turns out, not what we originally wanted (if that make sense...). None of her characters are perfect but neither are people. I loved the resolution between the three -- I can't see them finding happiness any other way, if you think of the time period. So, yes, I loved it, I'd recommend it hands down to anyone that loves Kane's work. I suggest to always read an author you love, no matter the reviews, because, really, you're the one reading it and your likes or dislikes aren't like anyone else.

Bravo Kane. Loved it. Write faster, please.

Billi Jean

This book was every bit as good as the other books in the Brothers In Arms series. Would strongly recommend to anyone who likes this genre.

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