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“…the Queen delivered.  I loved every second, every interaction, every word.”
~ Under the Covers

There really isn’t much I can say to express the feeling you get when you open up a Lisa Kleypas book.  Everything around you stops and you are transported to a different place and time.  When I started reading HELLO STRANGER, this was exactly what happened.  I was swept off by these magical words and traveled through time to experience this wonderful story.  Because that’s what happens, you experience the magic of her words, not just read them.

It’s not just one thing that makes Hello Stranger special.  I can sit here and tell you all about my admiration for the wonderful character that Dr. Garrett Gibson is, because I truly found her inspiring.  And I can wax poetic about my love for Ethan Ransom in and his rugged, intense, manliness.  But there’s one thing after the other that just made this my favorite read in the series.

For starters, the research that Ms. Kleypas has done, in both police procedure and the medical profession at the time, comes through in this book more so that in previous ones.  And while that may seem like it can bug down the book with detail and information, it delivers it in a way that just feels so natural.  Which is the perfect way to do so because it’s just who Garrett is.  I really liked that the author didn’t shy away from showing us that side of the story and applaud her for her execution.  It was flawless and interesting.

The plot of this book is full of mystery and intrigue and that is not something I’m used to seeing in Lisa Kleypas’ books to this degree.  But it was ohhh so good!  I just had to know what was going to happen, how where things going to turn out.  And yes, I admit to holding my breath at some points.  What an exciting ride!

Then there’s the romance.  Let’s not forget that as much as this is about wonderful characters and has an amazing plot, in the end I need to see these characters fall in love.  And the Queen delivered.  I loved every second, every interaction, every word.  I loved how these two completely opposites were attracted to each other.  Their relationship was just as intense as they are as individuals.

If you haven’t read this series, then rectify that immediately.  This was my favorite so far and I can’t wait for the next one to come.

Favorite Quotes:

“Preference,” Garrett repeated cautiously.  “What does that mean? You prefer me to what?”
As they stopped in a corner, Ethan’s head and broad shoulders were silhouetted in the faint glow of a sconce on the opposite wall.  She began to tremble as he stood over her, big and dark, his nearness awakening a pulse of high music in her.
“I prefer you to everything,” he said gruffly, and bent to take her mouth in his.”

 

“Have you ever heard the expression ‘catching a wolf by the ears’?”
“No.”
“It means you’re in trouble whether you hold on or let go.”
Garrett nuzzled her cheek against his hand.  “If you’re the wolf, then I’ll hold on.”

 

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I'm a sun-loving Floridian in my forties, but my favorite season is Fall—perfect for reading under a blanket in a comfy sweater on a rainy day. I run Inkspire (https://www.goinkspire.com), a blogger support business where I teach web design, SEO, organization and how to turn blogging into a business. I have a special fondness for elephants. My favorite genres are historical and paranormal romance, plus urban fantasy, though I often find myself reading a lot of contemporary romance. To keep my reading fresh, I switch genres to avoid book slumps and love authors who can rip my heart out and make me ugly cry.

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  3. Thanks for the review. FYI: The contest link doesn’t work where it asks if you’re already a subscriber.

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  4. Fabulous review Francesca!!! I love lis A keypad so much!!! Have read ALL here books and this series with the ravens has been one of my absolute faves!!! Ty for the chance at winning this book!!! Shared on all my socials!!

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  6. Loved your review! I discovered Lisa via her audios recently. I’ve listened to two and have picked up two more! This book sounds great! Thanks for the chance!

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  7. I really enjoyed the description of the book. I like reading historical fiction and this sounds like a great read.

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  16. I can’t wait to read this. I’ve enjoyed all of the books in the series so far and Garrett defnitely intrigues me.

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  19. YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!YES! I have been looking forward to this forever! It is so hard to wait for a freaking year for her books but damnit I do wait! Love this woman and she is the QUEEN OF HISTORCALS FOR ME!. AGAIN. CAN.NOT.WAIT. AND I LOVED YOUR REVIEW AND HAVE READ THEM ALL TO THIS POINT. LOVE THIS BLOG TOO! YOU LADIES ROCK!!!!

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  20. Fabulous review Francesca!!! I love lis A keypad so much!!! Have read ALL here books and this series with the ravens has been one of my absolute faves!!! Ty for the chance at winning this book!!! Shared on all my socials!!

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  22. Loved your review! I discovered Lisa via her audios recently. I’ve listened to two and have picked up two more! This book sounds great! Thanks for the chance!

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  23. I really enjoyed the description of the book. I like reading historical fiction and this sounds like a great read.

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  32. I can’t wait to read this. I’ve enjoyed all of the books in the series so far and Garrett defnitely intrigues me.

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  33. Totally agree with your review of Lisa’s books. She is a magician with words, every time I read her books I get so swept up in her stories that I forget everything around me!

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  35. YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!YES! I have been looking forward to this forever! It is so hard to wait for a freaking year for her books but damnit I do wait! Love this woman and she is the QUEEN OF HISTORCALS FOR ME!. AGAIN. CAN.NOT.WAIT. AND I LOVED YOUR REVIEW AND HAVE READ THEM ALL TO THIS POINT. LOVE THIS BLOG TOO! YOU LADIES ROCK!!!!

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  38. Totally agree with your review of Lisa’s books. She is a magician with words, every time I read her books I get so swept up in her stories that I forget everything around me!

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  42. Great review, can’t wait to read Lisa Kleypas’ newest! She’s always one of my go-to historical romance authors.

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  46. I’ve enjoyed lots of Lisa’s earlier books, but haven’t read this series yet – glad to know it’s a good one!

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  49. I’ve enjoyed lots of Lisa’s earlier books, but haven’t read this series yet – glad to know it’s a good one!

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  57. Lisa is a new author for me. This sounds so good, I cannot wait to read and see all her other books too! This series is one I know I would love!!!

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  58. Lisa is a new author for me. This sounds so good, I cannot wait to read and see all her other books too! This series is one I know I would love!!!

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  59. Thanks for that great review. I love Lisa Kleypas’ books. Can’t wait to read more about Garrett and Ethan.

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  61. Thanks for that great review. I love Lisa Kleypas’ books. Can’t wait to read more about Garrett and Ethan.

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