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Beloved Deceiver
Ms. Blake has done an amazing job creating characters that are believable and honest in their imperfections. Her characters have big hearts that show the power, strength and depth of love and the sacrifices its willing to make.
I’m giving this a four book rating. It held me captive from first chapter to last. Margaret Blake is one author to keep your eye on and Beloved Deceiver is one book that is sure to win hearts.
4 book review
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Wonderful heartfelt contemporary romance is what jumps into my mind when I think about Beloved Deceiver. I was drawn into the interactions between Flora and Mars as well as how they each tried to hide their feelings from the other to keep from being hurt. The author weaves a wonderful story in the genre category romance, the stories I used to read and are still popular today. Beloved Deceiver is a wonderful heartfelt story that will make you both frown and smile.
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The witty dialogue between Marsden and Flora kept me in stiches. I really liked Beloved Deceiver. It is the first of Mrs Blake's novels I have read but it certainly won't be the last.
Five Angel Review - recommended read
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With matchmaking from unexpected characters which carry the plot along, Margaret Blake’s latest has all the ingredients for a perfect romance. With a perfect daily dose of romance for romance addicts, Flora and Mars' tale is both sweet and spicy. So romance fans pick up your copy soon.
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Ms Blake writes an attractive story as Beloved Deceiver comes to life through its believable characters and intriguing romantic plot.
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Beloved Deceiver is a sweet and sensual read! This is definitely a book I would recommend to readers.
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Beloved Deceiver is a fascinating romance because it shows the progress that two people make in their relationship from being strangers to falling in love. Through ups and downs, mistakes and misunderstanding, their only hope is love.
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Eden's Child
The author uses a good deal of Aussie slang, giving the reader a real sense of place. While Nevis is too reserved early on, his character and his love for Maddy develop nicely. Peripheral characters are also deftly described and contribute well to the story line.
Maddy is bright, kind, and caring. Her memory returns gradually, in small, enticing tidbits. Her only flaw? She is perhaps too forgiving. The same might be said for author Blake. The real villain gets off too easy, but the conclusion was satisfying, sensible, and a joy to read.
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Eden’s Child is one non-stop read that I couldn’t put down... Ms. Blake has written an astonishing page-turner, with just the right amount of suspicion, guilt and intrigue that had this reader guessing the outcome until the last page. Colin, and the other secondary characters, are well played out in the book, as well, and kept the reader’s interest. Thrilling, exhilarating and engaging, this reader was just as curious to learn Maddy’s identity as she was. One cannot help but feel Maddy’s agony of trying to learn her past. The dialogue is superb and the plot well crafted in this extraordinary story that is a recommended read!
Five Angel Review - recommended read
There’s danger surrounding Maddy, and the mystery of her past only deepens as memories start to return. I won’t spoil the pleasure you’ll get from this wonderful book by revealing anything more. Trust me when I say that you’ll enjoy EDEN’S CHILD and will eagerly await Ms. Blake's next book. I know that I’m ready for more from this talented author. Stop by Whiskey Creek Press and get your copy today.
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Margaret Blake’s EDEN’S CHILD is one book that is sure to keep readers guessing. The contradictions between the ‘old’ Maddie and the ‘new’ Maddy are just too enormous to be ignored. To make the situation even more confusing she has flashes of memory of places and situations that don’t make any sense with the lifestyle or person that Nevis and his employees describe. I loved getting to know Maddy. She’s a warm caring person whom readers will love. Nevis is just as lovable but he’s been burned once by Maddy and isn’t about to trust her too easily. The mystery behind the difference in Maddy’s before and after personalities fascinated me and kept me engrossed in the pages throughout the book, but I was spellbound at how the storyline eventually turns out. It’s completely unexpected and riveting, but above all, heart-warmingly beautiful. Wonderful job Ms. Blake!
*Rites of Romance - Recommended Read*
Maddy awakes in a hospital with amnesia. She knows she speaks French, but that’s about it. A stranger arrives to claim her and whisks her away to a beautiful plantation in Australia, where she discovers she the wife of bitter Nevis Ballantyne. Maddy realizes she isn’t the woman they all believe she is. Can she prove she isn’t the Maddy Ballantyne they all know and hate before an unbelievable threat resurfaces?
Although this plot is one that has been done to death, Ms. Blake has reinvented it with Eden’s Child. I loved this story from page one to page two hundred. Amnesia has never been so believable. Maddy and Nevis are now some of my favorite romance-novel characters.
Eden’s Child is a wonderfully told story that will suck the reader in and drop them face-first in the Australian rainforest. I’ve never read a story set in such a location. Ms. Blake’s descriptions of the sights and sounds and locals made this book utterly charming. Maddy’s emotional slide went up and down, but never strayed into the melodramatic. When she cried, I wanted to cry with her. When she was happy, I smiled with her. Nothing about this story was predictable.
Eden’s Child has to be one of the best novels I’ve read in a long, long time. I devoured it in one sitting. Ms. Blake should be very, very proud of this story. I’ll definitely be looking for more of her work!
Eden’s Child is about the agony of not knowing who you are. Both Maddy and Nevis are suspicious of the other. Yet they are also reluctantly attracted as well. There is also a great deal of guilt as the story enfolds and they begin to realize that there is much more going on under the surface than they are aware.
I was quite surprised when I read at the end that the author of Eden’s Child was English. The Australian characters and language is so true to life. I was convinced and I’m Australian.
This book is a page turner. You want the answers as much as the heroine does. Read it and you will not be disappointed.
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Fortune's Folly
We are delighted to announce that Magaret Blake is a finalist in the AuthorIsland.com Readers Choice Award category.
"This is a very engrossing tale reminiscent of some of the better old Harlequin romances. Helena was too young to get married and her parent’s death and her subsequent discovery that she was adopted really turned her life upside down. Andreas, busy with his various businesses looked at her as an annoyance and really did not take the time to help her through this, leaving the door wide open for the manipulative Diane ... The author also gives us very vivid descriptions of both Malton in England and the island of Cyprus. I really enjoyed this story."
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"Margaret Blake is a talented author. She has written a love story with a twist. Helena and Andreas love each other but they both know that they have to let the other go to be able to go on with their life. When they meet again the fire is still there. I enjoyed reading this book. The story is fast moving but you feel the love and betrayal that is in it. Ms. Blake thank you for such a wonderful read and I will be looking for more of your books to read."
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“Margaret Blake demonstrates skill at characterization and this novel will be appealing to readers of contemporary women’s fiction."
(Review awarded 4 lips)
"Margaret Blake’s FORTUNE’S FOLLY is a beautifully moving story of love maturing and rekindling long after the dust has settled on a divorce that should never have been.
Set among the splendor of Cyprus, Margaret Blake’s Fortune’s Folly is a heartwarming story of second chances and a love that cannot be denied.
Helena is a wonderfully tortured character. Andreas is an equally compelling character. He is strength and action – blond and blue-eyed and every woman’s dream man come to life.
Margaret Blake’s Fortune's Folly is a wonderful little escape to a tropical island and love revisited that fans romance fans are sure to enjoy."
(Review awarded 4 hearts)
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Seed of the Broom
" SEED OF THE BROOM is a literary masterpiece. Ms. Blake beautifully captures the political intrigue of the time, building a magnificent world full of kings, fair maidens, and noble warriors. In Kate she creates an inspiring character who is courageous, intelligent, and daring as she helps to save her king. The passion and devotion that Kate and Efan share is breathtaking as both come to terms with what it truly means to be devoted and truly loved."
"The writing style of SEED OF THE BROOM is excellent, giving readers a sense of the danger that England was fraught with immediately following Henry Tudor’s ascension to the throne. If you are seeking a short story that will capture your heart with its characters and an expertly woven plot, look no further."
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(Reviewer awarded a 'Perfect 10'.)
"I enjoyed this tale of historical suspense but question how Kate could fall in love with a brutal man like Caradoc and carry his child. Was it true love or a marriage of convenience Kate had no choice but to endure? I'll allow the reader to judge for herself."
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"I have come to love historical stories and I know if they're done right you can learn a little bit of history, Seed of the Broom is one of those books. I loved Kate, but thought she was obsessed with her late King. Her sense of honor is really strong to the point where she would protect Richard, no matter what she had to do. Efan hides his emotions because of the way he grew up, so it takes a lot of time for him to admit his feeling for Kate. Richard grows into a fine man and astounded me with the path he feels he must take in life. This reviewer feels that some parts were sad because of the time period and the way men treated the women in that era. Seed of the Broom is an emotionally engaging read, and you will love this author's imagination."
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