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In the Eye of the Storm
In the desert, an instant turns life into death and hate into love. In the desert, everything is different. Boundaries break down, and you find yourself doing things that you would never, ever have imagined.
Lilly Linton finds this out the hard way: in the shadow of the pyramids, she and her boss, cold, calculating Mr Ambrose, must face death and danger together. Is the desert's heat enough to melt the cold heart of Britain's richest financier?
Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'Storm and Silence'
Lilly Linton finds this out the hard way: in the shadow of the pyramids, she and her boss, cold, calculating Mr Ambrose, must face death and danger together. Is the desert's heat enough to melt the cold heart of Britain's richest financier?
Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'Storm and Silence'
265 pages, ebook
First published August 3, 2016
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About the author
Robert Thier
24 books4,640 followersRobert Thier is a German historian, lover of old books and award-winning writer, whose novels and stories encompass the historical, satirical, and fantastical. For the way he manages to make the past come alive, as if he himself lived as a medieval knight, his inventive fans have given him the nickname “Sir Rob.” All of his stories are characterized by his very own brand of humor that has gained him a diverse readership ranging from teenagers to retired grandmothers.
For Robert, becoming a writer followed naturally from his interest in history. “In Germany,” he says, “we use the same word for story and history. And I've always loved the one as much as the other. Becoming a storyteller, a writer, is what I've always wanted.”
Besides writing and researching in dusty old archives, on the lookout for a mystery to put into his next story, Robert enjoys classical music and long walks in the country. The helmet you see in the picture he does not wear because he is a cycling enthusiast, but to protect his literary skull in which a bone has been missing from birth. Robert lives in the south of Germany in a small village between the three Emperor Mountains.
For Robert, becoming a writer followed naturally from his interest in history. “In Germany,” he says, “we use the same word for story and history. And I've always loved the one as much as the other. Becoming a storyteller, a writer, is what I've always wanted.”
Besides writing and researching in dusty old archives, on the lookout for a mystery to put into his next story, Robert enjoys classical music and long walks in the country. The helmet you see in the picture he does not wear because he is a cycling enthusiast, but to protect his literary skull in which a bone has been missing from birth. Robert lives in the south of Germany in a small village between the three Emperor Mountains.
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August 31, 2021
Edit: The re-read was almost as good as the first time, just a little quicker 🤏
Edit: I found this fanart of their first kiss in this book 💜💜
First and foremost: The five star rating is completely biased, honestly, this deserves four from me because of the grammatical errors and other factually incorrect things but I really don't give a damn because for the first time in years, I'm obsessed with a series again.
Not whacked over the head and reducing this to four *coughs*point five*coughs*.
Second: This is going to be long, so if you don't wanna read this, you know the way out.
You people remember how I was going to draw this series out 'cause I wanted to enjoy it too much? Yep, I'm keeping that promise but it's really hard to do it, plus my exams are coming, so now it's more of a necessity than a promise. Okay, now onto the book.
It's suffice to say that I LOVE the dialogues, even if they might seem strange sometimes, it just gets to me okay? Plus it's from the perspective of a 19 year old girl who is a cross-dresser, so y'all can put a sock in it really. Did the relationship between them progress? Yes and no. It's like you'd think it would go further after the way it ended in the last one and the reunion was pretty sweet but just like in Indian soap operas, just as there was a possibility that they might be getting closer, a newspaper article again drives them apart. I had thought I had had enough of those things in those sappy serials people here watch but nope, not at all. Though, the relationship still progressed forward in way of physical and emotional (not much) intimacy.
This had adventure, fake relationship thing for a part of it and kisses, countless kisses (okay I'm sure we can count but I just grew tired of counting). The main reason I kept laughing through this is the memes though, and oh dear Lord, you need to see them after you've read the story and anyway, who doesn't like memes? Stay right outta my universe if you don't.. But for those who are still here, you shall have your reward:
You can't get rid of me till I complete thisemotional wreck of a review.
👆Now this stuff you'll get when you've read the book. Anyway, now let's talk about the characters now.
Lillian Linton AKA Little Ifrit
She's a badass in my eyes and has a snappy wit, charm and courage down till the marrow of her bones. She claims to be a feminist sure, but as I said earlier, anti-men, but with how she is, I really don't mind. She gives as good as she gets and like any 19 year old, is immature at times but still loyal, smart and devoted unlike some other characters I can talk about who behave like friggin worldly wise adults yet still have the emotional intelligence of a peanut, nvm even asking about the loyalty part.😯
But I do have a complaint for her- please stop calling Ambrose so hard all the time, it's like reading about a stone really. I get it, I really do, I don't need 1654329087 reminders, thank you not very much. But what I'm angry about is, I'm still not pissed at her. Shame on me.
Rikkard Ambrose aka Mr 'Indeed' 'Adequate' 'Asshole' 'Miser' Ambrose
If the name is too long, it's his and only his fault. At first glance, this man is a rock, and he would've been bland, but somehow he is not. He is an ass, miser (how I despise that), everything wrong in a man but still good 'cause he cares for our woman Lilly. Even if he's got impressive ways to show that. He is protective, cold, calculating and shrewd. But when I read the last two chapters in his perspective, I know two things- he undergoes the body-betraying-mind syndrome just like Lilly (not really because they're both just stubborn and refuse to acknowledge what's there) and that he luuurves Lilly.
Two more things I know now- Lilly calling him Dick turns him on and he hates it when lavender perfume is sprayed on neck. Well whatever gets him going really.
Karim AKA the Third Wheeling Mountain Man
He drew the short straw, no doubt. Man is so friggin amusing, I might just claim him as my personal entertainment, in the most decent ways, totally platonically, swear to God. He has to bear a lot, with being in employ of Miser Ambrose (my given name for him) and being the butt of Lilly's jokes at times.
Last but not the least (we'll talk about at least one other character, nicknamed Dogshit by Lilly, in subsequent reviews. He's the arch-enemy, the villain behind this all)
Captain Carter AKA My-aunt-tried-but-I-am-still-crazy-and-Ms Linton-whipped Carter
Sweet, sweet man with a good sense of humor and is setting himself up for heartbreak. This man is officially, my fictional best friend but quite unexpectedly dumb too.
And strangely enough, he and Lilly keep stumbling into each other every time.
But, the cold stone bastard is after him now that he's been seen kissing Lilly's hand in farewell, because of course, *le gasp* scandalous!
Now that we're over all this, I'm going to say- I still realize I'm whacked over the head because I'm rating this five star, when it should definitely be four but I realize that I've made peace with everything I had problem with, so there you go.
PS: If you reached the end, I commend you and your persistence and go read the damn series!
Edit: I found this fanart of their first kiss in this book 💜💜
Not whacked over the head and reducing this to four *coughs*point five*coughs*.
Second: This is going to be long, so if you don't wanna read this, you know the way out.
You people remember how I was going to draw this series out 'cause I wanted to enjoy it too much? Yep, I'm keeping that promise but it's really hard to do it, plus my exams are coming, so now it's more of a necessity than a promise. Okay, now onto the book.
It's suffice to say that I LOVE the dialogues, even if they might seem strange sometimes, it just gets to me okay? Plus it's from the perspective of a 19 year old girl who is a cross-dresser, so y'all can put a sock in it really. Did the relationship between them progress? Yes and no. It's like you'd think it would go further after the way it ended in the last one and the reunion was pretty sweet but just like in Indian soap operas, just as there was a possibility that they might be getting closer, a newspaper article again drives them apart. I had thought I had had enough of those things in those sappy serials people here watch but nope, not at all. Though, the relationship still progressed forward in way of physical and emotional (not much) intimacy.
This had adventure, fake relationship thing for a part of it and kisses, countless kisses (okay I'm sure we can count but I just grew tired of counting). The main reason I kept laughing through this is the memes though, and oh dear Lord, you need to see them after you've read the story and anyway, who doesn't like memes? Stay right outta my universe if you don't.. But for those who are still here, you shall have your reward:
You can't get rid of me till I complete this
👆Now this stuff you'll get when you've read the book. Anyway, now let's talk about the characters now.
Lillian Linton AKA Little Ifrit
She's a badass in my eyes and has a snappy wit, charm and courage down till the marrow of her bones. She claims to be a feminist sure, but as I said earlier, anti-men, but with how she is, I really don't mind. She gives as good as she gets and like any 19 year old, is immature at times but still loyal, smart and devoted unlike some other characters I can talk about who behave like friggin worldly wise adults yet still have the emotional intelligence of a peanut, nvm even asking about the loyalty part.😯
But I do have a complaint for her- please stop calling Ambrose so hard all the time, it's like reading about a stone really. I get it, I really do, I don't need 1654329087 reminders, thank you not very much. But what I'm angry about is, I'm still not pissed at her. Shame on me.
Rikkard Ambrose aka Mr 'Indeed' 'Adequate' 'Asshole' 'Miser' Ambrose
If the name is too long, it's his and only his fault. At first glance, this man is a rock, and he would've been bland, but somehow he is not. He is an ass, miser (how I despise that), everything wrong in a man but still good 'cause he cares for our woman Lilly. Even if he's got impressive ways to show that. He is protective, cold, calculating and shrewd. But when I read the last two chapters in his perspective, I know two things- he undergoes the body-betraying-mind syndrome just like Lilly (not really because they're both just stubborn and refuse to acknowledge what's there) and that he luuurves Lilly.
Two more things I know now- Lilly calling him Dick turns him on and he hates it when lavender perfume is sprayed on neck. Well whatever gets him going really.
Karim AKA the Third Wheeling Mountain Man
He drew the short straw, no doubt. Man is so friggin amusing, I might just claim him as my personal entertainment, in the most decent ways, totally platonically, swear to God. He has to bear a lot, with being in employ of Miser Ambrose (my given name for him) and being the butt of Lilly's jokes at times.
Last but not the least (we'll talk about at least one other character, nicknamed Dogshit by Lilly, in subsequent reviews. He's the arch-enemy, the villain behind this all)
Captain Carter AKA My-aunt-tried-but-I-am-still-crazy-and-Ms Linton-whipped Carter
Sweet, sweet man with a good sense of humor and is setting himself up for heartbreak. This man is officially, my fictional best friend but quite unexpectedly dumb too.
And strangely enough, he and Lilly keep stumbling into each other every time.
But, the cold stone bastard is after him now that he's been seen kissing Lilly's hand in farewell, because of course, *le gasp* scandalous!
Now that we're over all this, I'm going to say- I still realize I'm whacked over the head because I'm rating this five star, when it should definitely be four but I realize that I've made peace with everything I had problem with, so there you go.
PS: If you reached the end, I commend you and your persistence and go read the damn series!
May 26, 2017
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
5 Stars Is Not Enough!!!
I don’t know what my problem is lately, but I have been having a really hard time getting invested in the characters and stories in a lot of the romances I have read this year. So I was super excited to have the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book from the author. I loved the first story and could look at life through Lilly’s eyes all day and do it with a smile on my face. If possible, I loved this book even MORE than the first. If I had to describe how I felt while reading Lilly’s continued story, it would be BLISS.
After narrowly escaping a danger filled adventure with her boss , Mr. Ambrose, Lilly does not get much of a chance to be too settled back into normal life before setting off to an even bigger adventure in Egypt. I will try to keep my review somewhat vague so I don’t give away any spoilers. It really is best to go into the story not knowing what to expect.
As usual, Lilly’s feminist wants battled in her brain with the inherently feminine part:
It was great seeing Lilly's feelings for Mr. Ambrose grow in this story, despite how much she fought the feelings.
I kept thinking I had Mr. Ambrose figured out but it seems I was wrong. With each of his opportunities to bring down Lilly’s feminist defenses, I would point at the book and say “Ah ha! What a clever way to win over Lilly.” But as each situation played itself out, I came to realize that Mr. Ambrose shared a very important characteristic with Lilly - he both loathed her and couldn’t keep away from her, all while being completely OBLIVIOUS to her feelings. I’ve never seen two more comically clueless individuals.
Bottom line, with Mr. Ambrose, what you saw was what you got. A more contradictory pair (an also perfect for one another) couldn’t be found.
Humour was at the forefront of this story. I couldn’t wait to see what would come out of Lilly’s mouth every time she spoke. And once again, the characters in the book never had any idea what to do with what she said. The ridiculousness of the situations were hilarious. Captain Carter plays a bigger part in this book and I loved his interactions with Lilly. Some of the situations he found her in, along with her crazy explanations were so funny.
When I got to the last paragraph of the last chapter, I sat and stewed on it for a bit. I started out feeling a bit outraged and the quickly moved to smiling. It truly was the perfect ending for these two characters. I think anything else wouldn’t have stayed true to the story.
5 Stars Is Not Enough!!!
I don’t know what my problem is lately, but I have been having a really hard time getting invested in the characters and stories in a lot of the romances I have read this year. So I was super excited to have the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book from the author. I loved the first story and could look at life through Lilly’s eyes all day and do it with a smile on my face. If possible, I loved this book even MORE than the first. If I had to describe how I felt while reading Lilly’s continued story, it would be BLISS.
After narrowly escaping a danger filled adventure with her boss , Mr. Ambrose, Lilly does not get much of a chance to be too settled back into normal life before setting off to an even bigger adventure in Egypt. I will try to keep my review somewhat vague so I don’t give away any spoilers. It really is best to go into the story not knowing what to expect.
As usual, Lilly’s feminist wants battled in her brain with the inherently feminine part:
“Not one of the sailors on deck jumped forward to help me carry them - one disadvantage of wearing trousers.
It’s not a disadvantage! You’re a feminist! You’re supposed to love to carry your own luggage, and laugh haughtily at men who dare to offer to carry it for you!
All true. But that didn’t change the fact that those suitcases really were bloody heavy!”
It was great seeing Lilly's feelings for Mr. Ambrose grow in this story, despite how much she fought the feelings.
I kept thinking I had Mr. Ambrose figured out but it seems I was wrong. With each of his opportunities to bring down Lilly’s feminist defenses, I would point at the book and say “Ah ha! What a clever way to win over Lilly.” But as each situation played itself out, I came to realize that Mr. Ambrose shared a very important characteristic with Lilly - he both loathed her and couldn’t keep away from her, all while being completely OBLIVIOUS to her feelings. I’ve never seen two more comically clueless individuals.
Bottom line, with Mr. Ambrose, what you saw was what you got. A more contradictory pair (an also perfect for one another) couldn’t be found.
“Mr Ambrose cocked his head thoughtfully. ‘Well, I think our cover has been blown.’
I snorted. ‘You don’t say!”
Humour was at the forefront of this story. I couldn’t wait to see what would come out of Lilly’s mouth every time she spoke. And once again, the characters in the book never had any idea what to do with what she said. The ridiculousness of the situations were hilarious. Captain Carter plays a bigger part in this book and I loved his interactions with Lilly. Some of the situations he found her in, along with her crazy explanations were so funny.
“I cleared my throat. ‘I think I might have lost my way a bit again. Tell me, do you by any chance know how to get to my hotel from here?”
When I got to the last paragraph of the last chapter, I sat and stewed on it for a bit. I started out feeling a bit outraged and the quickly moved to smiling. It truly was the perfect ending for these two characters. I think anything else wouldn’t have stayed true to the story.
May 21, 2016
4 Stars!
So after how the first book ended in a heart wrenching cliffhanger I pretty much thought life was over.
But this book was great! I really enjoyed reading about all of the characters and the hilarious adventures of Mr. Ambrose and Lily Linton. Their relationship with one another really progressed (though neither of them would ever admit it) and their banters never get old! The authors writitng style was awesome, each chapter was a roller coaster ride!
The story begins with Mr. Ambrose and how he decided to pull a Jon Snow on us readers :)
Lily Linton is probably one of my favourite heroines, I love that she's a feisty feminist who doesn't submit to Mr. Ambrose's will like everyone else. She holds her own, and pretty much stays true to her beliefs.
The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was expecting more from the ending. It was a nice conclusion but didn't really leave a lasting impression on me. We did get to see some chapters in Rikkard's perspective which was a great touch but I still felt like something was missing at the end... I need more! I really hope the author decides to make this a trilogy!
I shall conclude by saying that this would seriously make a great movie! The action and humour is so entertaining, I would definitely watch it!
Don't want to give too much away about the book but I definitely recommend this series!
ARC provided by author for honest review.
So after how the first book ended in a heart wrenching cliffhanger I pretty much thought life was over.
But this book was great! I really enjoyed reading about all of the characters and the hilarious adventures of Mr. Ambrose and Lily Linton. Their relationship with one another really progressed (though neither of them would ever admit it) and their banters never get old! The authors writitng style was awesome, each chapter was a roller coaster ride!
The story begins with Mr. Ambrose and how he decided to pull a Jon Snow on us readers :)
Lily Linton is probably one of my favourite heroines, I love that she's a feisty feminist who doesn't submit to Mr. Ambrose's will like everyone else. She holds her own, and pretty much stays true to her beliefs.
The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was expecting more from the ending. It was a nice conclusion but didn't really leave a lasting impression on me. We did get to see some chapters in Rikkard's perspective which was a great touch but I still felt like something was missing at the end... I need more! I really hope the author decides to make this a trilogy!
I shall conclude by saying that this would seriously make a great movie! The action and humour is so entertaining, I would definitely watch it!
Don't want to give too much away about the book but I definitely recommend this series!
ARC provided by author for honest review.
May 19, 2016
A huge thank you to Sir Rob for giving me this opportunity! I can't wait to read more of this series!
Storm and Silence is an amazing novel that takes place in the 19th Century. It follows the protagonist Lilly Linton, who believes that women should be treated as equals to men. Since this takes place in the 19th century, women are treated differently, they weren't allowed to vote and were considered to be weak. Living in London with her aunt and sisters, Lilly is forced to attend balls and dance with men. Lilly is a girl who does not let anything stop her from getting what she wants. So she decides to dress up like a man and get a job as a secretary by tricking a mysterious business man. She successfully got the job but is forced to work in disguise, as a male, by her employer Mr Ambrose. She was no longer working as Miss Linton but as Mr Linton. Going through many adventures, Lilly will be forced to fight for what she believes in, while feeling confused about her feelings towards her mysterious employer.
In the Eye of the Storm takes place after Storm and Silence, which continues to follow Lilly Linton and her adventures as a secretary. When she feels that she is ready to work, she is suddenly pulled all the way to Egypt, wearing beautiful dresses and catching deadly bandits. Working with the richest business man may not be easy, but she is willing to prove herself worthy. Filled with adventure, romance and suspense, this book will keep you reading until the very end!
The characters in this book are the same ones that I love. Lilly is one of the characters I look up to. When I read from her point of view, I understand that women were treated horribly during the 19th century and the years before then. It made me feel thankful to live in the new generation where women have gained more freedom. I am a shy person when it comes to talking with others and I have a hard time speaking up. But Lilly is one of those characters who speaks out for herself. She was confused about her feelings in this book but it was understandable. Lilly has gotten stronger in this book, she is a sassy girl who is hilarious and sarcastic. I love her character so much! Rikkard Ambrose is Lilly's employer. He is a great character who is very mysterious and his cold eyes will make you shiver. He is a really unique character, I haven't read about a person like him before. The things he says makes me laugh, (although he doesn't intend to make you laugh). But he does not show any emotion, which makes me have a hard time getting to know him. Karim is the best, he is one of the loyal characters that will be there the second you need him most. Captain Carter is another amazing character who is a gentleman.
The character development from Storm and Silence to this book is great. There are so many different signs that show that the characters have gotten stronger. It feels like the characters are slowly warming up to each other and learning that it is okay to depend on each other and give each other comfort. It is okay to call for help when it is needed. The characters still have a hard time talking about their feelings or we never get to hear what they want to say because they are always interrupted.
The writing is great, I felt like the writing got even better than the last book. There were so many scenes that made me laugh or gasp in shock. There were swoon-worthy moments and sad moments. The action scenes were written so well, I could literally hear the gun shots in my room. The writing was so well done that I could picture everything perfectly. This book just had the perfect amount of everything. It played with my emotions until the very end!
When I read a cute scene in this book:
One of the things that I really appreciate is the fact that Sir Rob (Robert Thier) has put a lot of research into these books. While I was reading these books, I learned so much and I had a chance to pass on the new things that I learned to my friends and family. It made me like history a lot more and I got to learn while reading an awesome book. Also, I appreciated the way he used the things he learned from different languages. It was super cool to learn different words and learn more about history. It was a great experience and was another reason of why I loved this book.
I was smiling so much while I was reading.
The only thing that I wished for was for the book to be a little longer. I wished that it had a little bit more. Another thing that I really wanted to see was the characters telling each other how they felt. But it was a great book and I enjoyed it immensely.
One of the things I wished to see:
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has already read Storm and Silence. If you haven't read that book yet, GO AND READ IT! It is funny, action-packed and unexpected romance! Storm and Silence won the People's Choice Award in Watty's 2015. If you want to learn more about Storm and Silence, my review link is right here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Storm and Silence is an amazing novel that takes place in the 19th Century. It follows the protagonist Lilly Linton, who believes that women should be treated as equals to men. Since this takes place in the 19th century, women are treated differently, they weren't allowed to vote and were considered to be weak. Living in London with her aunt and sisters, Lilly is forced to attend balls and dance with men. Lilly is a girl who does not let anything stop her from getting what she wants. So she decides to dress up like a man and get a job as a secretary by tricking a mysterious business man. She successfully got the job but is forced to work in disguise, as a male, by her employer Mr Ambrose. She was no longer working as Miss Linton but as Mr Linton. Going through many adventures, Lilly will be forced to fight for what she believes in, while feeling confused about her feelings towards her mysterious employer.
In the Eye of the Storm takes place after Storm and Silence, which continues to follow Lilly Linton and her adventures as a secretary. When she feels that she is ready to work, she is suddenly pulled all the way to Egypt, wearing beautiful dresses and catching deadly bandits. Working with the richest business man may not be easy, but she is willing to prove herself worthy. Filled with adventure, romance and suspense, this book will keep you reading until the very end!
The characters in this book are the same ones that I love. Lilly is one of the characters I look up to. When I read from her point of view, I understand that women were treated horribly during the 19th century and the years before then. It made me feel thankful to live in the new generation where women have gained more freedom. I am a shy person when it comes to talking with others and I have a hard time speaking up. But Lilly is one of those characters who speaks out for herself. She was confused about her feelings in this book but it was understandable. Lilly has gotten stronger in this book, she is a sassy girl who is hilarious and sarcastic. I love her character so much! Rikkard Ambrose is Lilly's employer. He is a great character who is very mysterious and his cold eyes will make you shiver. He is a really unique character, I haven't read about a person like him before. The things he says makes me laugh, (although he doesn't intend to make you laugh). But he does not show any emotion, which makes me have a hard time getting to know him. Karim is the best, he is one of the loyal characters that will be there the second you need him most. Captain Carter is another amazing character who is a gentleman.
The character development from Storm and Silence to this book is great. There are so many different signs that show that the characters have gotten stronger. It feels like the characters are slowly warming up to each other and learning that it is okay to depend on each other and give each other comfort. It is okay to call for help when it is needed. The characters still have a hard time talking about their feelings or we never get to hear what they want to say because they are always interrupted.
The writing is great, I felt like the writing got even better than the last book. There were so many scenes that made me laugh or gasp in shock. There were swoon-worthy moments and sad moments. The action scenes were written so well, I could literally hear the gun shots in my room. The writing was so well done that I could picture everything perfectly. This book just had the perfect amount of everything. It played with my emotions until the very end!
When I read a cute scene in this book:
One of the things that I really appreciate is the fact that Sir Rob (Robert Thier) has put a lot of research into these books. While I was reading these books, I learned so much and I had a chance to pass on the new things that I learned to my friends and family. It made me like history a lot more and I got to learn while reading an awesome book. Also, I appreciated the way he used the things he learned from different languages. It was super cool to learn different words and learn more about history. It was a great experience and was another reason of why I loved this book.
I was smiling so much while I was reading.
The only thing that I wished for was for the book to be a little longer. I wished that it had a little bit more. Another thing that I really wanted to see was the characters telling each other how they felt. But it was a great book and I enjoyed it immensely.
One of the things I wished to see:
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has already read Storm and Silence. If you haven't read that book yet, GO AND READ IT! It is funny, action-packed and unexpected romance! Storm and Silence won the People's Choice Award in Watty's 2015. If you want to learn more about Storm and Silence, my review link is right here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
August 26, 2016
When Storm and Silence ended with a cliffhanger I was in rage because it just can't simply end that way. I was agonizingly waiting for the sequel and thankfully I was lucky enough to be given a digital copy of this historical romance by Robert Thier himself. Thanks Sir!
Upon reading the first two chapters, I was like Oh hey there he is, the son of a bachelor actually survived the ship (was it Titanic???) Oh goodness! Why was I so anxious that he won't survive, he's Mr. Ambrose for crying out loud!!! And nope I thought he's chauvinistic ways would lessen but I'm afraid it had gotten worse. LOL^^
Again in this book feminist Lily Linton and her misogynist employer Mr. Rikkard Ambrose will embark on another journey and they are heading to Egypt on a mission to spy on bandits but this time she's not going to pretend that she's a man. I was really giddy when I found out what it was and of course my romantic heart loved every minute of it. I like Lily Linton snarky and jealous, but I'm still bothered why Mr. Ambrose can't stop being insensitive. I hope that he could at least not think about the money he's wasting, because he's already filthy rich!He can be charming but I wanted more from him, I've been dying to know his backstory.
I still love the humor and their banters, what I don't like in this sequel is the lack of characterization. I wanted some character development in this sequel because both are very stubborn about their feelings, they keep on denying their attraction. I wanted some vulnerability, I thought I was going to see that in the desert, although it kinda feels like it but NOPE that's not what I saw. I guess I'm just waiting for Lily Linton to accept that relying on a man is not a form of weakness, and for Ambrose to realize that a woman can be his equal. I wanted to see that here but unfortunately I didn't get it, I'm hoping book 3 will give me that though.
I still recommend this book because it's still just as fun and awesome as the first plus you'll get a bonus POV from Mr. Ambrose himself!!!
[Digital ARC provided by the author Robert Thier in exchange for an honest review.]
Upon reading the first two chapters, I was like Oh hey there he is, the son of a bachelor actually survived the ship (was it Titanic???) Oh goodness! Why was I so anxious that he won't survive, he's Mr. Ambrose for crying out loud!!! And nope I thought he's chauvinistic ways would lessen but I'm afraid it had gotten worse. LOL^^
“He grabbed my chin, pulling me towards him. 'In my dreams,' he told me, his voice still as hard and cold as an iceberg, 'more interesting things happen. Things that involve the two of us'.”
Again in this book feminist Lily Linton and her misogynist employer Mr. Rikkard Ambrose will embark on another journey and they are heading to Egypt on a mission to spy on bandits but this time she's not going to pretend that she's a man. I was really giddy when I found out what it was and of course my romantic heart loved every minute of it. I like Lily Linton snarky and jealous, but I'm still bothered why Mr. Ambrose can't stop being insensitive. I hope that he could at least not think about the money he's wasting, because he's already filthy rich!He can be charming but I wanted more from him, I've been dying to know his backstory.
I still love the humor and their banters, what I don't like in this sequel is the lack of characterization. I wanted some character development in this sequel because both are very stubborn about their feelings, they keep on denying their attraction. I wanted some vulnerability, I thought I was going to see that in the desert, although it kinda feels like it but NOPE that's not what I saw. I guess I'm just waiting for Lily Linton to accept that relying on a man is not a form of weakness, and for Ambrose to realize that a woman can be his equal. I wanted to see that here but unfortunately I didn't get it, I'm hoping book 3 will give me that though.
I still recommend this book because it's still just as fun and awesome as the first plus you'll get a bonus POV from Mr. Ambrose himself!!!
[Digital ARC provided by the author Robert Thier in exchange for an honest review.]
December 23, 2016
Well that went downhill...The things I loved from book 1 disappeared (What happened to our slow burn romance?!) and the things I hated got way worse (Dark and Brooding more like closet sociopath no thanks...) Arggg
June 1, 2016
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Robert Thier!
4.5 stars
Mr Ambrose
Lilly Linton
After binge reading Storm and Silence within a day last year I knew I just had to get my hands on the next instalment of this series! and I must say IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!
The sequel definitely focused more on Lilly and Mr. Ambrose relationship, which I'm not complaining about.
We were re-introduced to a few characters that we met in the first book, the main one being Captain Carter. When I was reading the chapters on Wattpad there was definitely mixed opinions about the possibility of a love triangle in the story. However in my opinion I loved how Sir Rob subtly included it and the additional rival added the much needed kick to Mr. Ambrose's backside to actually show signs of "feelings" towards his Lilly - even if it was a snippet. I really hope we get to see more of his character in future books because if Lilly doesn't want him...
We also entered a new continent and Sir Rob did a fantastic job at incorporating the different cultures and history into the story. I really enjoyed learning about these little pieces of information and applaud Sir Rob's skill in attention to detail.
To be honest this book totally annihilated me in every possible way and I absolutely loved it, the only reason I couldn't bring myself to give it 5 stars was because of the abrupt ending. I would love to see another book in the works because I still have so many questions left for the series and I would love to see some more possessive/jealous Ambrose when other "characters" start to court our dear Lilly.
For those who haven't had a chance to read it on Wattpad all I can say is Chapter 20.
You can thank me later.
4.5 stars
“There are no words for how I feel right now. None that I know.’
Bloody hell.
I closed my eyes, letting joy flood through me. ‘Those,’ I told him, ‘those were exactly the right ones.”
Mr Ambrose
Lilly Linton
After binge reading Storm and Silence within a day last year I knew I just had to get my hands on the next instalment of this series! and I must say IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!
The sequel definitely focused more on Lilly and Mr. Ambrose relationship, which I'm not complaining about.
We were re-introduced to a few characters that we met in the first book, the main one being Captain Carter. When I was reading the chapters on Wattpad there was definitely mixed opinions about the possibility of a love triangle in the story. However in my opinion I loved how Sir Rob subtly included it and the additional rival added the much needed kick to Mr. Ambrose's backside to actually show signs of "feelings" towards his Lilly - even if it was a snippet. I really hope we get to see more of his character in future books because if Lilly doesn't want him...
We also entered a new continent and Sir Rob did a fantastic job at incorporating the different cultures and history into the story. I really enjoyed learning about these little pieces of information and applaud Sir Rob's skill in attention to detail.
To be honest this book totally annihilated me in every possible way and I absolutely loved it, the only reason I couldn't bring myself to give it 5 stars was because of the abrupt ending. I would love to see another book in the works because I still have so many questions left for the series and I would love to see some more possessive/jealous Ambrose when other "characters" start to court our dear Lilly.
For those who haven't had a chance to read it on Wattpad all I can say is Chapter 20.
You can thank me later.
July 7, 2016
“Keep calm: It’s all right. Remember: you’re only pretending. This is all part of your job!
Oh, right. I had nearly forgotten that."
Mr. Ambrose’s mouth found the little hollow at the base of my throat, and he groaned as he reached it.
Blast! Blast! Blast! What a great sequel!
Lillian Linton, our dear feminist is off to another adventure to Egypt with her boss Mr. Rikkard Ambrose. To catch the bandits who continuously harassing the men of Mr. Ambrose. This time Lily won’t be pretending to be a man, no more Mr. Victor Linton, she’s going to be a lady, but not just a lady but a wife to Mr. Ambrose.
“ This,’ he said, taking me by the hand and planting a gentle kiss on my cheek, ‘is Lillian, my lovely wife.”
Of course, this won’t go easy on Lily, pretending to be married is one thing, but pretending to be in love with each other is practically inconceivable . The banter between Lily & Rikkard about their situation is really hilarious and sometimes sweet. If you're into fast paced historical adventure, look no further because this book delivers.
This book is well-thought of and Author Robert Thier really knows how to keep you engrossed with the story. Well done Sir Robert!!!
Note: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Oh, right. I had nearly forgotten that."
Mr. Ambrose’s mouth found the little hollow at the base of my throat, and he groaned as he reached it.
Blast! Blast! Blast! What a great sequel!
Lillian Linton, our dear feminist is off to another adventure to Egypt with her boss Mr. Rikkard Ambrose. To catch the bandits who continuously harassing the men of Mr. Ambrose. This time Lily won’t be pretending to be a man, no more Mr. Victor Linton, she’s going to be a lady, but not just a lady but a wife to Mr. Ambrose.
“ This,’ he said, taking me by the hand and planting a gentle kiss on my cheek, ‘is Lillian, my lovely wife.”
Of course, this won’t go easy on Lily, pretending to be married is one thing, but pretending to be in love with each other is practically inconceivable . The banter between Lily & Rikkard about their situation is really hilarious and sometimes sweet. If you're into fast paced historical adventure, look no further because this book delivers.
This book is well-thought of and Author Robert Thier really knows how to keep you engrossed with the story. Well done Sir Robert!!!
Note: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2016
This book is amazing! Only a few chapters in currently, but Robert Thier's beautifully complicated characters and skillful writing continue to make an exciting, incredible story that I am always on the edge of my seat to read :)
January 17, 2016
the Sequel to Storm and Silence, he does not disappoint
May 18, 2016
The copy of this book was provided to be my the author in exchange for an honest review
I think like this book
I really really like it
I ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY Loved it !
There I said it !!
As soon as I got the copy of this book I went crazy and excited and I wouldn't stop until I finished and that took me around 6 hours .
Things I liked about this book
1) I love the chemistry between Mr Ambrose and Miss Linton . They are both so stubborn and strong and love how that brings them closer .
I really do like strong Protagonists.
2) I love the fact that each chapter has a title rather than a boring chapter 1 or chapter 2 ! I found it really unique and before starting each chapter I would ponder a bit on the chapter name .
3) I totally love the writing style !it's addictive like really really addictive ! Mr Robert Thier totally knows what he is writing about .
4) Honestly while reading this series I came to know about a lot of things I didn't know about and I really like books which are fun to read but are also like enlightening to an extent .
Things that I think that would have made this book better
1) A bit more of plot maybe, because I think there were a lot of fillers ( which were awesome ) but a weeny bit more of the story wouldn't hurt .
2)I hoped that I would probably know a bit more of Mr Ambrose 's background but alas ! No luck there as such. He still remains a mystery .
3)The ending was sort of abrupt, I mean I don't know what I am supposed to infer from that .
4)I really loved the last 2 chapters in Mr Ambrose 's point of view and I am looking forward to more of his point of views but maybe there should have been an epilogue or something to make the ending more smooth .
On an average this book is pretty damn good and the above mentioned things would be the only reason why I would rate it a 4 stars as I totally loved it .
I am looking forward to the sequel as well as reading other books of the same author .
I ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY Loved it !
There I said it !!
As soon as I got the copy of this book I went crazy and excited and I wouldn't stop until I finished and that took me around 6 hours .
Things I liked about this book
1) I love the chemistry between Mr Ambrose and Miss Linton . They are both so stubborn and strong and love how that brings them closer .
I really do like strong Protagonists.
2) I love the fact that each chapter has a title rather than a boring chapter 1 or chapter 2 ! I found it really unique and before starting each chapter I would ponder a bit on the chapter name .
3) I totally love the writing style !it's addictive like really really addictive ! Mr Robert Thier totally knows what he is writing about .
4) Honestly while reading this series I came to know about a lot of things I didn't know about and I really like books which are fun to read but are also like enlightening to an extent .
Things that I think that would have made this book better
1) A bit more of plot maybe, because I think there were a lot of fillers ( which were awesome ) but a weeny bit more of the story wouldn't hurt .
2)I hoped that I would probably know a bit more of Mr Ambrose 's background but alas ! No luck there as such. He still remains a mystery .
3)The ending was sort of abrupt, I mean I don't know what I am supposed to infer from that .
4)I really loved the last 2 chapters in Mr Ambrose 's point of view and I am looking forward to more of his point of views but maybe there should have been an epilogue or something to make the ending more smooth .
On an average this book is pretty damn good and the above mentioned things would be the only reason why I would rate it a 4 stars as I totally loved it .
I am looking forward to the sequel as well as reading other books of the same author .
March 19, 2016
THE BEST BOOK ON WATTPAD EVER
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June 30, 2024
4th read hehe
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Third time reading and this time I devoured it within 12 hours. My favourite book in the series for a reason😌
Can I just comment that I forgot just how much kissing there was in this book?💀 Like damn. Ambrose gave adult virgin vibes in book 1 (and yes he is a virgin) but in this book...👀
Also, I have decided that Captain James Carter and I are officially engaged and no one can say otherwise. I dare you, Adaira (iykyk).
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Third time reading and this time I devoured it within 12 hours. My favourite book in the series for a reason😌
Can I just comment that I forgot just how much kissing there was in this book?💀 Like damn. Ambrose gave adult virgin vibes in book 1 (and yes he is a virgin) but in this book...👀
Also, I have decided that Captain James Carter and I are officially engaged and no one can say otherwise. I dare you, Adaira (iykyk).
August 7, 2016
Many thanks to the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Update - Set for release August 3rd!
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4.5 (Is it possible to make these numbers bigger?!?!)
Initial thoughts
I really wish I wrote this as soon as I finished it.
But I was on a train....
With not enough to time to write out a frenzied review..... -_________-
You know, I had my ups and down with this book. Initially I was really excited to receive the ARC from the author, since I found myself loving Storm & Silence for all the reasons I listed in my review. But with In the Eye of the Storm, it was a little different. I came at it full force, with lots and lots of expectations and also, ideas I of what I didn't want, and yet...this...surprised me more than anything.
Like S&S, I finished this quicker than I expected.
What I love about Thier's books so far is that they're ALL fast paced. Every chapter has a climax (of sorts) that leaves you hanging for the next chapter. And when you pass the 50% mark, the rest is free fall. Meaning. Just hang on tight and go for the ride.
And like with S&S there's everything from steamy kisses to being shot at to who knows what'll happen next!
Oh yes, and did I mention the fake marriage? The Captain Lilly keeps running into? The poor Old Lady whose holiday was cut short because of Lilly's lies? A conversation between Rick and Dick?? Oh and Mr Ambrose?
PROS - yes, the things YOU'LL DEFINITELY want to read
1) Mr Ambrose! He is my favourite character (but only because Karim didn't get so much page time this time....) in this sequel. He was an ass a lot of the time to Lilly, but then Lilly was also being a bit of a stubborn donkey. Mr Ambrose was always relatively reasonable, and I think, despite the fact that we don't know much about his history yet (a thing I am dying to know more of), he is still very well rounded as a character with evident likes and dislikes. Even better crafted all round than Lilly who is the main protagonist. I mean really...what kind of man would walk through a sandstorm just because it'll waste time to camp? But it's the fact that he's a logical city man, that he makes his decision, which realistically, makes alot of sense. Even more so since Mr Ambrose gives orders, and takes his own advice........including....
2) The always obedient Lilly Linton and her feminist mindset :D. I love it when she goes all out feminist, specially during the second half. Lilly's not a girl to be left behind, nor is she is a damsel in distress! For the first half of the book though, I wanted to shake her - specially when she's pretending to be Mr Ambrose's wife (it was so nice to see her in a dress again!) - because she was acting so......STUBBORN. There were a lot of things she did which she could have done without well, making Mr Ambrose look like he did. But at the same time, she was just sticking to who she is!
3) Every conversation between Lilly Linton and Mr Ambrose. There wasn't a moment where I wasn't thinking not to laugh. Both of them have a really good dynamic with each other. As stubborn as a donkey, and yet logical and willing to compromise! Such as...a conversation about appropriate husbandly names for Rikkard Ambrose:
4) THE ACTION - while the beginning contains less action, this book is filled with it. From beginning to end. There is every single moment in it worth waiting for. But my favourite part, is the end ;).
5) The little old deaf lady! While in the end the joke got a tad bit old, she was a cracker. Poor woman, being tied into Lilly's work by accident!! And strangely, I was waiting for the moment where she says 'I'm sorry to hear that' and actually has all of her hearing! But then, it didn't happen, and yet, she was still a fun character :D.
6) The setting. To some degree, it's pretty vivid. Thier has expected social customs down to a pat, so it makes it clearly to visualise without great detail in the description of the world. So in a way, this makes his plain but humorous style of writing really engaging and quick to read. The worldbuilding is built into the conversations, into the scenes of action, and through the characters interactions with each other!
7) This sequel actually reminds me of the kind of series where in each book the characters encounter a new problem that they have to solve while still remaining their somewhat ambiguous yet high in chemistry relationship!
8) THE ENDING IS NOT FAIR. I was expecting, expecting some kind of IDK and then it ended, with Lilly returning to work, and...........where is my Mr Ambrose and Lilly Linton moment?!?! Or SOMETHING. ANYTHING.
CONS - yes, no book is free of cons!
1) The plot felt a bit scattered and a bit weak, at the same time, it was simple, with one motivation in hand. HOWEVER, because there was only one motivation, the ending thus, seemed a bit abrupt, which left me mourning :(((( and wondering what might happen to Lilly and Mr Ambrose next!
2) VERY romance focussed for the first half. I actually really liked the development of Mr Ambrose and Lilly's relationship in S&S but In the Eye of the Storm, their relationship takes another level while still remaining in the same position.
3) LILLY LINTON WHAT ARE YOU DOING HALF THE TIME?! Especially the first half. Even though I understand everything you do, I still have to con you! Because sometimes I wanted to shake you so badly. It wouldn't kill you to behave for at least one or two of your acting scenes with Mr Ambrose, would it?! But then, actually, with the way you're written, it also makes more sense, since later on, the scene where you're obedient is actually a little bit more touching!
4) Lilly finds excuses wayyyyy too easily to escape from her home. It makes me wonder sometimes if it's in the 1920s instead of earlier, considering how chaperoning was more serious and her aunt really doesn't seem to care much at all ^^". Then again, Lilly's family isn't excessively rich....but well! Logically, it does all work out, I kind of look forward to the moment when her lies/secrets are exposed!
CONCLUSIONS (Yes, lovelies, I'm awfully aware that I am not writing an essay lol.)
A lovely sequel to S&S. I loved it for the action, for the fast paced, and also for most of the Mr Ambrose and Lilly moments. Goes well with a plain cup of tea i.e. a boring day. Robert Thier is also very humourous in his writing, so there's not really a chapter where you're wondering if you're going to be bored (if you followed my statuses, and wondered what I was referring to around the 50% mark, I was mostly complaining about the romance part, since it was getting a tad tedious but then the WALL exploded and BULLETS were flying and MR AMBROSE was rescuing a DEAF OLD LADY and Lilly at the same time, even though moments before they were kissing like mad - er Lilly and Mr Ambrose, not Mr Ambrose and the Old Lady lol.) If Thier writes another book, I will definitely be reading it. Oh Yes, because the ending of this one is UNSATISFACTORY. GIVE ME MORE MR AMBROSE.
And on a final note there was a lovely surprise at the end of this book with additional chapters from Mr Ambrose's POV which I LOVED. It was sooooo nice to read from his POV. I actually would love to see chapters from his pov. Mr Ambrose has such an interesting mind after :P.
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Update - Set for release August 3rd!
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4.5 (Is it possible to make these numbers bigger?!?!)
Initial thoughts
I really wish I wrote this as soon as I finished it.
But I was on a train....
With not enough to time to write out a frenzied review..... -_________-
You know, I had my ups and down with this book. Initially I was really excited to receive the ARC from the author, since I found myself loving Storm & Silence for all the reasons I listed in my review. But with In the Eye of the Storm, it was a little different. I came at it full force, with lots and lots of expectations and also, ideas I of what I didn't want, and yet...this...surprised me more than anything.
Like S&S, I finished this quicker than I expected.
What I love about Thier's books so far is that they're ALL fast paced. Every chapter has a climax (of sorts) that leaves you hanging for the next chapter. And when you pass the 50% mark, the rest is free fall. Meaning. Just hang on tight and go for the ride.
And like with S&S there's everything from steamy kisses to being shot at to who knows what'll happen next!
Oh yes, and did I mention the fake marriage? The Captain Lilly keeps running into? The poor Old Lady whose holiday was cut short because of Lilly's lies? A conversation between Rick and Dick?? Oh and Mr Ambrose?
PROS - yes, the things YOU'LL DEFINITELY want to read
1) Mr Ambrose! He is my favourite character (but only because Karim didn't get so much page time this time....) in this sequel. He was an ass a lot of the time to Lilly, but then Lilly was also being a bit of a stubborn donkey. Mr Ambrose was always relatively reasonable, and I think, despite the fact that we don't know much about his history yet (a thing I am dying to know more of), he is still very well rounded as a character with evident likes and dislikes. Even better crafted all round than Lilly who is the main protagonist. I mean really...what kind of man would walk through a sandstorm just because it'll waste time to camp? But it's the fact that he's a logical city man, that he makes his decision, which realistically, makes alot of sense. Even more so since Mr Ambrose gives orders, and takes his own advice........including....
He gave me a look. One of those looks. ‘Do you know the size of an average grain of sand?’
‘No,’ I had to admit.
‘It is between 0.0024803 and 0.08 inches. Now, think carefully for a moment. Do you think I am going to let myself be stopped by something smaller than the tenth of an inch?’
‘Um… no.’
‘Indeed, no.’ (Kindle Locations 5484-5489).
2) The always obedient Lilly Linton and her feminist mindset :D. I love it when she goes all out feminist, specially during the second half. Lilly's not a girl to be left behind, nor is she is a damsel in distress! For the first half of the book though, I wanted to shake her - specially when she's pretending to be Mr Ambrose's wife (it was so nice to see her in a dress again!) - because she was acting so......STUBBORN. There were a lot of things she did which she could have done without well, making Mr Ambrose look like he did. But at the same time, she was just sticking to who she is!
3) Every conversation between Lilly Linton and Mr Ambrose. There wasn't a moment where I wasn't thinking not to laugh. Both of them have a really good dynamic with each other. As stubborn as a donkey, and yet logical and willing to compromise! Such as...a conversation about appropriate husbandly names for Rikkard Ambrose:
I thought about it for a moment, rolling the name around my tongue. Then, suddenly, an idea came to me, and a grin spread over my face. ‘I’m sure there are other abbreviations for your lovely name. How about “Dick”?’
He gave me a glare that sent shivers down my back. But my smile only widened. Inside, I was rolling on the floor with laughter, gasping for air. Ha! Payback time!
‘It’s “Rick”, Miss Linton! No discussion!’
‘Just as you say,… Dick.’
His glare cooled another dozen degrees. ‘I’m your employer, Miss Linton! You are obligated to follow my orders!’
In return for his ferocious glare, I gave him back a cheerful smile. ‘Apparently, you’re not my employer. You’re my husband now, Dick. Haven’t you heard?’
(Kindle Locations 2858-2864).
4) THE ACTION - while the beginning contains less action, this book is filled with it. From beginning to end. There is every single moment in it worth waiting for. But my favourite part, is the end ;).
5) The little old deaf lady! While in the end the joke got a tad bit old, she was a cracker. Poor woman, being tied into Lilly's work by accident!! And strangely, I was waiting for the moment where she says 'I'm sorry to hear that' and actually has all of her hearing! But then, it didn't happen, and yet, she was still a fun character :D.
6) The setting. To some degree, it's pretty vivid. Thier has expected social customs down to a pat, so it makes it clearly to visualise without great detail in the description of the world. So in a way, this makes his plain but humorous style of writing really engaging and quick to read. The worldbuilding is built into the conversations, into the scenes of action, and through the characters interactions with each other!
7) This sequel actually reminds me of the kind of series where in each book the characters encounter a new problem that they have to solve while still remaining their somewhat ambiguous yet high in chemistry relationship!
8) THE ENDING IS NOT FAIR. I was expecting, expecting some kind of IDK and then it ended, with Lilly returning to work, and...........where is my Mr Ambrose and Lilly Linton moment?!?! Or SOMETHING. ANYTHING.
CONS - yes, no book is free of cons!
1) The plot felt a bit scattered and a bit weak, at the same time, it was simple, with one motivation in hand. HOWEVER, because there was only one motivation, the ending thus, seemed a bit abrupt, which left me mourning :(((( and wondering what might happen to Lilly and Mr Ambrose next!
2) VERY romance focussed for the first half. I actually really liked the development of Mr Ambrose and Lilly's relationship in S&S but In the Eye of the Storm, their relationship takes another level while still remaining in the same position.
3) LILLY LINTON WHAT ARE YOU DOING HALF THE TIME?! Especially the first half. Even though I understand everything you do, I still have to con you! Because sometimes I wanted to shake you so badly. It wouldn't kill you to behave for at least one or two of your acting scenes with Mr Ambrose, would it?! But then, actually, with the way you're written, it also makes more sense, since later on, the scene where you're obedient is actually a little bit more touching!
4) Lilly finds excuses wayyyyy too easily to escape from her home. It makes me wonder sometimes if it's in the 1920s instead of earlier, considering how chaperoning was more serious and her aunt really doesn't seem to care much at all ^^". Then again, Lilly's family isn't excessively rich....but well! Logically, it does all work out, I kind of look forward to the moment when her lies/secrets are exposed!
CONCLUSIONS (Yes, lovelies, I'm awfully aware that I am not writing an essay lol.)
A lovely sequel to S&S. I loved it for the action, for the fast paced, and also for most of the Mr Ambrose and Lilly moments. Goes well with a plain cup of tea i.e. a boring day. Robert Thier is also very humourous in his writing, so there's not really a chapter where you're wondering if you're going to be bored (if you followed my statuses, and wondered what I was referring to around the 50% mark, I was mostly complaining about the romance part, since it was getting a tad tedious but then the WALL exploded and BULLETS were flying and MR AMBROSE was rescuing a DEAF OLD LADY and Lilly at the same time, even though moments before they were kissing like mad - er Lilly and Mr Ambrose, not Mr Ambrose and the Old Lady lol.) If Thier writes another book, I will definitely be reading it. Oh Yes, because the ending of this one is UNSATISFACTORY. GIVE ME MORE MR AMBROSE.
And on a final note there was a lovely surprise at the end of this book with additional chapters from Mr Ambrose's POV which I LOVED. It was sooooo nice to read from his POV. I actually would love to see chapters from his pov. Mr Ambrose has such an interesting mind after :P.
May 30, 2016
Review on author request in exchange of a copy of the book.
First a journey through some of the most memorable dialogues and humorous lines from the book:
“If you hear him calling, he’ll probably not be calling you for help but ordering you to come!”
“To what purpose have you initiated this superfluous form of physical contact?”
‘When I stepped on land, I thought I was safe from drowning, But when I look into your eyes, I’m not sure anymore’
His eyes narrowed infinitesimally- the closest he ever came to looking confused. ‘Is that supposed to make sense?’
‘Not really. It’s supposed to make you feel something.’
‘Ah.’ He gave a curt nod, and gently squeezed my hand. ‘You will be pleased to hear, then, that the method seems to be effective.’….. ‘You’re supposed to say something too…’ ‘Something like what?’ ‘Maybe something about what you feel.’……
‘I would have thought that required no words. Is it not obvious?’
This coming from Mr. Rikkard Ambrose!!
‘What …. If I don’t have the words? There are no words for how feel right now. None that I know.’ (Anyone surprised???!!) …… ‘those, were exactly the right ones….. they were the best non-words ever not said.’
:D :D
And some ROFL ones:
Under normal circumstances, I’d have wondered how Mr. Ambrose would ever know anything about how draughty a skirt was.
Underneath my hand, I felt his little finger twitch more. Dear me! He was practically an emotional wreck tonight! :D :D
And when he’s getting jealous:
‘…while we are here, You are mine! Do you understand? Mine!’
And when he’s astounded:
‘… married people really ought to have better manners. First names. Bah!..... Newlyweds are notoriously uncourteous and informal.’
And when he is forcing Lilly to act to be in love with him:
‘let’s dance. And do your best to arrange your features in a way that suggests ardent devotion, passion, love, yearning, infatuation, attachment and amorousness.’
And when she’s exasperated with him:
‘And will you go to bed with her as part of your little charade, too?’ He cocked his head thoughtfully, as if this idea hadn’t yet occurred to him. ‘Do you think I should? If you believe it necessary, I suppose I could-’ what? ‘Argh!’
And some really very sweet ones like:
‘I’d have to pretend to tell you that you’re mine, and I’ll be damned if I let some French hussy steal you away from me!’….. ‘Then I’d have to pretend to say: I don’t need a French hussy! I don’t want her! I don’t want anyone but you!’
Though, if possible, I could have put in a lot many more of my favourite lines, because these mentioned above are in no way the only ones, I find the place constricted for the same and I would also like for you to really enjoy your read!
I read Storm and Silence in February, and as you can read through my review, I thought then that I had read something fun and entertaining and exciting. After reading In the Eye of the Storm, the series’ next, I would just say that all that just shied away!
Absolutely, outrageously, dynamically, positively fantabulous! If you could judge by the monstrous laughs emanating from the windows of my room at four in the morning, I think that would be proof enough of how entertaining and exciting the book is! Superlative humour!
After a cliff hanger at the end of Silence and the Storm, I was dying to know what would happen, and though the next few chapters were available on Wattpad, I didn’t read them because then I would have wanted more and the fun of reading the whole book at a go would be missed and surprise lost. So, I waited. Patiently. For Three months!!! And boy, didn’t patience bear me sweet fruit! What a beginning! Oh, I love, love loooove Lilly! And as may not be a secret and can be seen from the blurb, Mr. Rikkard-Stonefaced-Chilly-Arctic-Ambrose does survive the ordeal! (Sigh! The happy dance! Yay!)
This time Lilly and Mr. Ambrose’s journey takes us to the sun, sands and heat of Egypt where Lord Daniel Eugene Dalgliesh’s agents have been marauding, robbing and slaughtering Mr. Ambrose’s merchant caravans through bandits. So with no expectation of help from the authorities and Lord Dalgliesh’s unquestionable and impeccable positive image, Mr. Ambrose decides to take things in his own hands and have justice delivered. With revenge in his heart and mind Mr. Ambrose embarks on the eastward journey with Lilly at his heels, irrespective of whether her presence is unwanted or actually very much wanted and expected! What follows is a roller coaster ride of emotions, excitement and absolute entertainment.
The difference between both the books I found was that, in Storm and Silence there were parallel stories running, which though adding substance to the book left me waiting for the fun part of Mr. Ambrose and Lilly’s adventures, whereas in In the Eye of the Storm the chief focus was on Mr. Ambrose and Lilly. And what a beautiful relationship they have! I was bowled over with the Sweet Reunion.
If there is ever a possibility of falling in love with fictional characters, I think I did! I fell in love with Dick wait no, Rick no no, Rikkard Ambrose the skinflint and stone-faced financial magnate and Lilly Linton the feminist and die hard suffragist all over again!
Karim again makes his unmistakable presence felt while Ella got fewer scenes in this one. Captain Carter is undoubtedly popping up at many places giving the story certain different angles. And Lilly’s Uncle Brank makes an appearance in this one!
I have to admit that I found it a bit slow after the lovely beginning for some time but that was maybe because I was expecting the action to begin immediately, but after that I Immensely enjoyed the book. If Silence and Storm entertained you, In the Eye of the Storm would blow your mind away!
I would not divulge further details, that would be spoiling the fun, I would only say you have, have have to read this book! And when you do, just do it from the POV of getting entertained and not of judging the book. Believe me it will thoroughly pay you back!
The author Robert Thier definitely has a natural flair for witty and humorous interactions, and that is what makes the book so entertaining. Lilly’s POV is just H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S!! Her thought process is very effortlessly brought out through the pen of the author!
I don’t know how many would feel the same, but there should be a movie on these series.
To judge by how sad I felt when the book was over, I have to say it was a super hit! I just can’t seem to get over it! And with such fun and excitement and sitting at the edge entertainment you in all probability cannot but expect more!
So, my very, very, very important question for the author is, when is the series’ next one coming out? I can hardly wait!
First a journey through some of the most memorable dialogues and humorous lines from the book:
“If you hear him calling, he’ll probably not be calling you for help but ordering you to come!”
“To what purpose have you initiated this superfluous form of physical contact?”
‘When I stepped on land, I thought I was safe from drowning, But when I look into your eyes, I’m not sure anymore’
His eyes narrowed infinitesimally- the closest he ever came to looking confused. ‘Is that supposed to make sense?’
‘Not really. It’s supposed to make you feel something.’
‘Ah.’ He gave a curt nod, and gently squeezed my hand. ‘You will be pleased to hear, then, that the method seems to be effective.’….. ‘You’re supposed to say something too…’ ‘Something like what?’ ‘Maybe something about what you feel.’……
‘I would have thought that required no words. Is it not obvious?’
This coming from Mr. Rikkard Ambrose!!
‘What …. If I don’t have the words? There are no words for how feel right now. None that I know.’ (Anyone surprised???!!) …… ‘those, were exactly the right ones….. they were the best non-words ever not said.’
:D :D
And some ROFL ones:
Under normal circumstances, I’d have wondered how Mr. Ambrose would ever know anything about how draughty a skirt was.
Underneath my hand, I felt his little finger twitch more. Dear me! He was practically an emotional wreck tonight! :D :D
And when he’s getting jealous:
‘…while we are here, You are mine! Do you understand? Mine!’
And when he’s astounded:
‘… married people really ought to have better manners. First names. Bah!..... Newlyweds are notoriously uncourteous and informal.’
And when he is forcing Lilly to act to be in love with him:
‘let’s dance. And do your best to arrange your features in a way that suggests ardent devotion, passion, love, yearning, infatuation, attachment and amorousness.’
And when she’s exasperated with him:
‘And will you go to bed with her as part of your little charade, too?’ He cocked his head thoughtfully, as if this idea hadn’t yet occurred to him. ‘Do you think I should? If you believe it necessary, I suppose I could-’ what? ‘Argh!’
And some really very sweet ones like:
‘I’d have to pretend to tell you that you’re mine, and I’ll be damned if I let some French hussy steal you away from me!’….. ‘Then I’d have to pretend to say: I don’t need a French hussy! I don’t want her! I don’t want anyone but you!’
Though, if possible, I could have put in a lot many more of my favourite lines, because these mentioned above are in no way the only ones, I find the place constricted for the same and I would also like for you to really enjoy your read!
I read Storm and Silence in February, and as you can read through my review, I thought then that I had read something fun and entertaining and exciting. After reading In the Eye of the Storm, the series’ next, I would just say that all that just shied away!
Absolutely, outrageously, dynamically, positively fantabulous! If you could judge by the monstrous laughs emanating from the windows of my room at four in the morning, I think that would be proof enough of how entertaining and exciting the book is! Superlative humour!
After a cliff hanger at the end of Silence and the Storm, I was dying to know what would happen, and though the next few chapters were available on Wattpad, I didn’t read them because then I would have wanted more and the fun of reading the whole book at a go would be missed and surprise lost. So, I waited. Patiently. For Three months!!! And boy, didn’t patience bear me sweet fruit! What a beginning! Oh, I love, love loooove Lilly! And as may not be a secret and can be seen from the blurb, Mr. Rikkard-Stonefaced-Chilly-Arctic-Ambrose does survive the ordeal! (Sigh! The happy dance! Yay!)
This time Lilly and Mr. Ambrose’s journey takes us to the sun, sands and heat of Egypt where Lord Daniel Eugene Dalgliesh’s agents have been marauding, robbing and slaughtering Mr. Ambrose’s merchant caravans through bandits. So with no expectation of help from the authorities and Lord Dalgliesh’s unquestionable and impeccable positive image, Mr. Ambrose decides to take things in his own hands and have justice delivered. With revenge in his heart and mind Mr. Ambrose embarks on the eastward journey with Lilly at his heels, irrespective of whether her presence is unwanted or actually very much wanted and expected! What follows is a roller coaster ride of emotions, excitement and absolute entertainment.
The difference between both the books I found was that, in Storm and Silence there were parallel stories running, which though adding substance to the book left me waiting for the fun part of Mr. Ambrose and Lilly’s adventures, whereas in In the Eye of the Storm the chief focus was on Mr. Ambrose and Lilly. And what a beautiful relationship they have! I was bowled over with the Sweet Reunion.
If there is ever a possibility of falling in love with fictional characters, I think I did! I fell in love with Dick wait no, Rick no no, Rikkard Ambrose the skinflint and stone-faced financial magnate and Lilly Linton the feminist and die hard suffragist all over again!
Karim again makes his unmistakable presence felt while Ella got fewer scenes in this one. Captain Carter is undoubtedly popping up at many places giving the story certain different angles. And Lilly’s Uncle Brank makes an appearance in this one!
I have to admit that I found it a bit slow after the lovely beginning for some time but that was maybe because I was expecting the action to begin immediately, but after that I Immensely enjoyed the book. If Silence and Storm entertained you, In the Eye of the Storm would blow your mind away!
I would not divulge further details, that would be spoiling the fun, I would only say you have, have have to read this book! And when you do, just do it from the POV of getting entertained and not of judging the book. Believe me it will thoroughly pay you back!
The author Robert Thier definitely has a natural flair for witty and humorous interactions, and that is what makes the book so entertaining. Lilly’s POV is just H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S!! Her thought process is very effortlessly brought out through the pen of the author!
I don’t know how many would feel the same, but there should be a movie on these series.
To judge by how sad I felt when the book was over, I have to say it was a super hit! I just can’t seem to get over it! And with such fun and excitement and sitting at the edge entertainment you in all probability cannot but expect more!
So, my very, very, very important question for the author is, when is the series’ next one coming out? I can hardly wait!
January 20, 2023
reread it still SLAPS.
June 30, 2016
Urgh. Words cannot describe how much I have come to DETEST!! this book series. There is 0 relationship development between the two characters. The characters are annoying. Lily is ridiculous and for all the feminist nonsense she spouts the book is actually quite sexist. She just lets Ambrose use her as a tool to do whatever he likes with and push her around like he owns her. Ambrose is a d*** and a bigger Gary Stu than Edward Cullen. He is boring now. I as a reader, get no emotion out of him, no excitement, no intrigue, nothing. I think Thier intended to make that mysterious and endearing, but no it's just annoying. The fact they have also been stuck in a sandstorm for 4 chapters just says it all. I will no longer be reading.
May 12, 2018
LILLIAN LINTON IS GOING TO BE THE END OF ME ,I REPEAT, LILLIAN LINTON IS GOING TO BE THE END OF ME.
April 21, 2022
this book is basically just two horny people who despise each other going to adventures and i'm not complaining.
April 11, 2017
I've never met (or to be precise, read about) two individuals who are as oblivious and totally clueless of their feelings, as Mr. Ambrose and Lilly.
Seriously, I was so close to losing my patience and I'm counting down to 100,000 before I blast off and throw a fit, because come on, it was pretty obvious how enamored they are of each other. For a while, I thought there was some progress already. I mean, I couldn't count how many hugs and kisses (or in Mr. Ambrose's words, "superfluous form of physical contact") they did while in Egypt.
But then, that ending came! They were back to square one, and it's as if nothing happened at all between them. Zero development. Zip. Zilch. Nada.
Anyway, there were still a lot of things I love about this second book:
> I love the whole time they were in Egypt, pretending to be husband and wife.
> I totally love their fake endearments (Mr. Ambrose calling Lilly as "My dear" or "Wife", and Lilly calling Mr. Ambrose as "Dick" - I mean, Rick - short for his first name, Rikkard. Though I admit that it's funny every time she UNaccidentally calls him Dick, for two reasons:
1) because he gets really, really mad,
2) because it suits him (well, it's general knowledge that he's a dickwad).
> I love all the "fake" hot and scorching kisses that don't look fake at all to me.
> I love the subtle hints at jealousy on both Mr. Ambrose's and Lilly's parts.
> I love that there is a potential love triangle. *ahem* Captain Carter *ahem*
> I love Mr. Ambrose's POV on those 2 chapters. I was dying to know what he was thinking during those scenes with Lilly, and I was beyond happy that I got a glimpse of his thoughts and feelings!
But what made me love this book are the interesting interactions between Mr. Ambrose and Lilly:
You gotta love them, right?
Seriously, I was so close to losing my patience and I'm counting down to 100,000 before I blast off and throw a fit, because come on, it was pretty obvious how enamored they are of each other. For a while, I thought there was some progress already. I mean, I couldn't count how many hugs and kisses (or in Mr. Ambrose's words, "superfluous form of physical contact") they did while in Egypt.
But then, that ending came! They were back to square one, and it's as if nothing happened at all between them. Zero development. Zip. Zilch. Nada.
Anyway, there were still a lot of things I love about this second book:
> I love the whole time they were in Egypt, pretending to be husband and wife.
> I totally love their fake endearments (Mr. Ambrose calling Lilly as "My dear" or "Wife", and Lilly calling Mr. Ambrose as "Dick" - I mean, Rick - short for his first name, Rikkard. Though I admit that it's funny every time she UNaccidentally calls him Dick, for two reasons:
1) because he gets really, really mad,
2) because it suits him (well, it's general knowledge that he's a dickwad).
> I love all the "fake" hot and scorching kisses that don't look fake at all to me.
> I love the subtle hints at jealousy on both Mr. Ambrose's and Lilly's parts.
> I love that there is a potential love triangle. *ahem* Captain Carter *ahem*
> I love Mr. Ambrose's POV on those 2 chapters. I was dying to know what he was thinking during those scenes with Lilly, and I was beyond happy that I got a glimpse of his thoughts and feelings!
But what made me love this book are the interesting interactions between Mr. Ambrose and Lilly:
Lilly: What's that?
Mr. Ambrose: That's me. My neck.
Lilly: No, I mean that smell. Has the camel had something bad for breakfast?
Mr. Ambrose: I don't think so. That smell might come from the fact that you have your nose buried in my armpit.
Lilly: Oh.
*Silence*
Lilly: Um...It's a nice armpit.
Mr. Ambrose: Thanks.
You gotta love them, right?
December 30, 2016
I am honestly so confused as to why this book has such a high rating. Both characters were so boring. Literally everything about lily is annoying....everything about Mr. Ambrose is arrogant or rude. Only purchased this book because the ratings were so high. This book was so boring.
January 21, 2016
Best book!!!! The very exciting continuation of the Storm and silence! Still packed with ingredients for a really good book!!
December 31, 2016
2016 Birdie Book Award Winner
Whenever I move on in a beloved series I can’t help but worry that there will be some kind of decline. Even when I try not to I’m a worrier. I fret that maybe the sequel will lag, or the characters won’t read the same, or any of the multiple reasons why I might be disappointed. For me, diving into In the Eye of the Storm the concern was with the character/relationship development. The slow burn between Lilly and Ambrose was everything in the first book. Of course that made me nervous that what had developed so beautifully would be discarded and it would feel like everything was starting over again from square one. On the other side, I also worried that in the sequel things would suddenly surge forward much too fast and Lilly and Ambrose would be pronouncing their undying love for each other.
Let me pause here and say that there’s absolutely nothing in the synopsis for this book that caused me to think either was likely. It was nothing that Sir Rob did. I wholly blame the general pitfalls of romance novels that I’ve come to predict.
I was so wrong. There’s very little that anyone could predict about this story. Here’s what you can count on: Ambrose is going to be icy and brusque. He will be grudgingly sweet, and definitely dreamy. Lilly will be impulsive and passionate. She will be bold and witty. You can expect that when the ice that is Ambrose clashes with the fire that is Lilly you as the reader will be both swooning and cracking up. You can anticipate lots and lots of laughter, particularly because everything that happens, or is said, is so completely unpredictable! Adrenaline is high, you’re on the edge of your seat, exhilarated and breathless, and then one of the characters drops the most perfect and insane line and you burst into peals of laughter. It was the best feeling ever.
While, clearly my favorite part of this series is Lilly and Ambrose, I could go on and on about their chemistry, I have to mention Captain Carter. I secretly loved him in Storm and Silence and that love grew while reading In the Eye of the Storm. I love him for the catalyst his character is, and also for himself. He’s quirky, sweet and kind. He’s the opposite of Ambrose in just about every way. There is a whole host of side characters that are truly exceptional, yet Captain Carter stands out the most for me. I’m looking forward to what’s coming, even though I know there’s no predicting anything!
Finally, those ‘extra’ chapters. MAN, I love Ambrose! Such perfection in his flaws. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of the glimpses into his psyche.
Now that I’ve finished, do you know what the worst thing is about finally receiving the book that you’ve been coveting for months? The way you read it like you’re starving. Seriously, this did not last nearly long enough and I know it was all my fault. I should have parceled it out, piece by piece, to make the magic last as long as possible. Instead I gobbled it up and now it’s over and I’m back to waiting… because there’s no way this is the end, right?
Thank you to the author, Robert Thier, for a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review.
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Whenever I move on in a beloved series I can’t help but worry that there will be some kind of decline. Even when I try not to I’m a worrier. I fret that maybe the sequel will lag, or the characters won’t read the same, or any of the multiple reasons why I might be disappointed. For me, diving into In the Eye of the Storm the concern was with the character/relationship development. The slow burn between Lilly and Ambrose was everything in the first book. Of course that made me nervous that what had developed so beautifully would be discarded and it would feel like everything was starting over again from square one. On the other side, I also worried that in the sequel things would suddenly surge forward much too fast and Lilly and Ambrose would be pronouncing their undying love for each other.
Let me pause here and say that there’s absolutely nothing in the synopsis for this book that caused me to think either was likely. It was nothing that Sir Rob did. I wholly blame the general pitfalls of romance novels that I’ve come to predict.
I was so wrong. There’s very little that anyone could predict about this story. Here’s what you can count on: Ambrose is going to be icy and brusque. He will be grudgingly sweet, and definitely dreamy. Lilly will be impulsive and passionate. She will be bold and witty. You can expect that when the ice that is Ambrose clashes with the fire that is Lilly you as the reader will be both swooning and cracking up. You can anticipate lots and lots of laughter, particularly because everything that happens, or is said, is so completely unpredictable! Adrenaline is high, you’re on the edge of your seat, exhilarated and breathless, and then one of the characters drops the most perfect and insane line and you burst into peals of laughter. It was the best feeling ever.
While, clearly my favorite part of this series is Lilly and Ambrose, I could go on and on about their chemistry, I have to mention Captain Carter. I secretly loved him in Storm and Silence and that love grew while reading In the Eye of the Storm. I love him for the catalyst his character is, and also for himself. He’s quirky, sweet and kind. He’s the opposite of Ambrose in just about every way. There is a whole host of side characters that are truly exceptional, yet Captain Carter stands out the most for me. I’m looking forward to what’s coming, even though I know there’s no predicting anything!
Finally, those ‘extra’ chapters. MAN, I love Ambrose! Such perfection in his flaws. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of the glimpses into his psyche.
Now that I’ve finished, do you know what the worst thing is about finally receiving the book that you’ve been coveting for months? The way you read it like you’re starving. Seriously, this did not last nearly long enough and I know it was all my fault. I should have parceled it out, piece by piece, to make the magic last as long as possible. Instead I gobbled it up and now it’s over and I’m back to waiting… because there’s no way this is the end, right?
Thank you to the author, Robert Thier, for a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review.
If you enjoyed this review, come by and check out others like it - Badass Book Reviews
June 29, 2016
4.5 stars!
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The way the first book ended hurt my heart! I knew that the author was writing the second book and posting it on his wattpad, but I wanted the finished copy. I wouldn’t have survived reading bits and pieces. That would have been a form of torture.
This book was magical. It made my heart so happy. Mr. Ambrose and Lilly certainly had more moments together, and each one was so precious. I felt so frustrated at times when they were being stubborn. I wanted to knock their heads together!
Lilly has certainly gotten a lot stronger in this book. I felt like she endured a lot more, and instead of her breaking down and giving up, she used those challenges to better herself. I really admire her.
Rikkard Ambrose is still a mystery to me. I really hope that we get to learn a lot more about his past in the next book. I feel like his past will be quite interesting. He’s still stubborn, arrogant, and aggravating; but I love him.
The author has written some chapters from Ambrose’s POV, and it made me so giddy! I’m so thankful for that. It really made me appreciate his character more, and I felt a little closer to him.
I’m not a fan of historical fiction, but I really love these books. I hope you all start reading this series, and I hope you enjoy these books as much as I do!
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The way the first book ended hurt my heart! I knew that the author was writing the second book and posting it on his wattpad, but I wanted the finished copy. I wouldn’t have survived reading bits and pieces. That would have been a form of torture.
This book was magical. It made my heart so happy. Mr. Ambrose and Lilly certainly had more moments together, and each one was so precious. I felt so frustrated at times when they were being stubborn. I wanted to knock their heads together!
Lilly has certainly gotten a lot stronger in this book. I felt like she endured a lot more, and instead of her breaking down and giving up, she used those challenges to better herself. I really admire her.
Rikkard Ambrose is still a mystery to me. I really hope that we get to learn a lot more about his past in the next book. I feel like his past will be quite interesting. He’s still stubborn, arrogant, and aggravating; but I love him.
The author has written some chapters from Ambrose’s POV, and it made me so giddy! I’m so thankful for that. It really made me appreciate his character more, and I felt a little closer to him.
I’m not a fan of historical fiction, but I really love these books. I hope you all start reading this series, and I hope you enjoy these books as much as I do!
August 11, 2017
This came across more like a satire about feminism than anything remotely resembling romance.
Male protagonist is a robot. Female protagonist is silly and imagines she is a feminist.
It doesn't really help that her idea of feminism is hating men.
Mr Ambrose walks over her, and is verbally and physically abusive.
Perhaps the author will find some way to make his character appealing enough in the sequels that I can see a long-term relationship between him and Lilly actually working out, but I very much doubt his attitude to her 'silly female behaviour' (paraphrased) will ever change.
I understand this is a historical novel, but it also lays claim to being romance.
Reading this reminded me of those old harlequin romance novels where the hero was most always a jerk to the heroine, but somehow she always managed to fall in love with him. And they live HEA.
Male protagonist is a robot. Female protagonist is silly and imagines she is a feminist.
It doesn't really help that her idea of feminism is hating men.
Mr Ambrose walks over her, and is verbally and physically abusive.
Perhaps the author will find some way to make his character appealing enough in the sequels that I can see a long-term relationship between him and Lilly actually working out, but I very much doubt his attitude to her 'silly female behaviour' (paraphrased) will ever change.
I understand this is a historical novel, but it also lays claim to being romance.
Reading this reminded me of those old harlequin romance novels where the hero was most always a jerk to the heroine, but somehow she always managed to fall in love with him. And they live HEA.
November 2, 2017
This book was somewhat enjoyable to read but there was no character development and that's why I have to rate it so low. The action was great though!
I was hoping that the characters of Lilly and Rick would become more evolved in their relationship, less stubborn and annoying at times in the 2nd book. Nope, it didn’t happen.
This is a disappointment for me because I don’t want to keep reading the same book over and over again. Book 1, two characters that are attracted to each other but are too rigid and stubborn to do anything about it. Well, except fight and bicker. Book 2, rinse and repeat. Oy vey.
I don’t think I’ll finish this series. It took me too long to read this 2nd book in the series and I found myself skimming through at the end.
I was hoping that the characters of Lilly and Rick would become more evolved in their relationship, less stubborn and annoying at times in the 2nd book. Nope, it didn’t happen.
This is a disappointment for me because I don’t want to keep reading the same book over and over again. Book 1, two characters that are attracted to each other but are too rigid and stubborn to do anything about it. Well, except fight and bicker. Book 2, rinse and repeat. Oy vey.
I don’t think I’ll finish this series. It took me too long to read this 2nd book in the series and I found myself skimming through at the end.
May 17, 2016
This is one of the BEST books I have ever read! I wasn't into reading historical stories, but when i started reading "The Storm and Silence" I couldn't stop myself from reading more! It has amazing scenarios and the main characters Lilly Linton(or shall i say Mr.Linton;) ) and Rikkard Ambrose are just wonderful! I would really recommend everyone to read it, as its not only awesome but incredibly hilarious!! :))
March 15, 2023
whewwww 🥺 i love this series so much y’all- ahhhh they’re literally so cute i can’t even. i’m so excited apparently jungle lilly is in the next book and everyone’s hyping her up so she must be fun 😭 i’m so excited to get all these books for christmas they’re so amazing. also this one was only 34 chapters soo that’s why i finished it in 2 days 🙈 also karim and carter are bae <3
February 6, 2016
Greaat book, great writing, great author. The story of young Miss (Mr?) Linton and great Mr Ambrose can certainly live up to the expectations of even the most pickiest readers.
April 16, 2017
Another great adventure for our head strong couple Lilly and Rikkard. This time their quest for truth and justice takes them to Egypt, the desert and on a journey into the deepest recesses of their hearts.
A great story and page turner filled with thrills, danger and excitements. As well as the love and hate relationship that the pair seem unable to avoid when they're together.
I can't wait to read more of their madcap adventures!!!
A great story and page turner filled with thrills, danger and excitements. As well as the love and hate relationship that the pair seem unable to avoid when they're together.
I can't wait to read more of their madcap adventures!!!
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