The Bastard Audiobook

" As historical romances go, it was alright. It was fast-paced and a rather quick read. I don't usually go for at-war or military leads in books, but I'd heard such good things about this book that I had to give it a shot. "

" I received this ARC via Netgalley. I'm really getting into historical romances and thought I'd give it a read. There were things that I really liked about it. The main character was pretty plucky and not so headstrong that she became annoying, and Novak's descriptive writing was informative, but not overly so. The story takes place mostly on a British frigate, some things needed to be explained to make sense obviously, and Novak managed to make those explanations palatable. On the other hand, I didn't fall for the hero. I didn't feel the passion that supposedly the MCs felt for each other. I also didn't buy the solution to make it okay for a high-born lady and a bastard to be accepted by the Ton. It was too quick and easy. Solid three stars. "

" Been a while since I read anything along these lines. It's very typical of the genre - a good example, in fact. It covers all the required basics for a romance based in the past. I don't think I'll search out more, but it's a nice light read and doesn't stray into the arena of soft porn. "

" I thought Ms. Novak did really well with the historical end of it, but the heroine drove me crazy because she put herself in a lot of needless danger that she had to be rescued from on the ship. The best part of the book was the tortured hero, Treynor. I really enjoyed seeing what made him tick and how he dealt with it. "

" An officer and a gentleman! It is an interesting tale with lots of honor and virtue so it is titled most appropriately. An enjoyable read, not too heavy but just enough suspense to keep you from putting it down. "

" I don't usually like historical pieces, but found this to really capture my attention. "

" Fell in love with the characters. I haven't read to many novels that take place almost solely on a ship, but I loved it. The characters were real and heartfelt. Can't wait to read more from this author. "

" A rich tapestry of a forbidden love that shines and wins out in the happily ever after genre. "

" Not quite what I expected, but it was a fun read nonetheless. I really liked Treynor as well as the settings in the story. I was a little frustrsted with the amount of near-sex that ultimately felt unrealistic, but that was my worst complaint. Overall, a decent read. "