Between The Pages - A Lillie By Any Other Name

A Lillie By Any Other Name 

Virginia Barlow 

August 2024 

Disguised as a boy to escape her uncle and his assassins, Rebecca Lillian Van Rassner runs a trapline with her father in the Canadian northwest. Yearning for her old life in New York, love, and a husband, she gives up all hope, until a handsome mounted police officer stumbles upon their cabin. And captures her heart with his mesmerizing blue eyes and heated kisses. 

Officer Max Calhan patrols the extreme north to bring villains to justice and discovers a wispy boy who transforms into a beautiful woman filled with surprises, secrets, and dangerous relatives. Determined to find the truth, Max discovers there’s more to Lilli than just a name. 

Between The Pages 

This historical romance is a page-turner. The engaging story has a well-developed plot with lots of emotion, drama, action, strong characters, and a visual setting. Lillie and Max have a sizzling connection, leading to some steamy scenes. The author holds the readers’ attention from start to finish, adding a surprising twist near the end. For fans of historical romance, this book is a must-read. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Catching Rose

Catching Rose 

Virginia Barlow 

February 2024

Rose Tanner dreamed of a fairytale wedding her whole life. But when her prince leaves her at the altar, she wants to know why. Traveling to Texas for answers she finds more than she bargained for. Captured by a human trafficking ring, she fights for freedom. Risking her life to help the other women with her, she discovers there’s more to happy ever after than she thought. 

Texas Ranger Chase Calhan wants one thing, to capture El Diablo’s men so he can marry Rose. When they get to her first, he races against time to catch Rose before it’s too late. 

Between The Pages 

This historical western was an enjoyable read. Rose and Chase were great lead characters, strong and determined, and their chemistry sizzled. The author wrote a plot that was not only interesting but also contained lots of twists that grabbed the attention from beginning to end. With bullets and knives flying and a few villains, the author created plenty of action and made this story an engaging read. 

Rating 

4.5 Stars

Between The Pages - Gamble of Hearts

Gamble of Hearts 

Virginia Barlow 

April 2023 

When a powerful duke arrives to collect his winnings from her brother, Lady Amora Hargrove discovers she is one of them. Following her brother's arrest, she becomes the duke's ward and falls for him hard and fast. Problem is, the duke has a violent hatred for gamblers, and she possesses a natural ability. Something he can never discover, or she will lose him forever. 

The Duke of Ravencroft exacts revenge for his nephew's death and gains a ward. Irresistibly drawn to the villain's sister, he must play and gamble with their hearts or lose everything. 

Between The Pages 

This historical regency romance has a solid beginning and a good flow throughout the story. The emotional trauma Amora suffered is heartbreaking, making her a strong female lead as she overcomes her past. Alexander is a great character, obtaining retribution for his family and taking Amora into his care. The author has a descriptive storytelling voice and places you in the historical setting. The storyline is well-developed with many ups and downs, plenty of drama and action, steamy scenes, and a good secondary cast. An enjoyable read. 

Rating

4 Stars