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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher is a great fantasy romance

Nothing will stop Lady Aubrianne from defending the people she loves as a healer and covert warrior. She discover the reason behind her evil husband’s frequent absences with the help of her closest friends. She prepares for the worst and works quickly to avoid being connected to his nefarious deeds.Larkin, a second-born aristocrat, becomes tired of his arrogant behavior. Larkin seizes the opportunity to look into the king’s accusation of treason against the wealthy Lord Roger. He soon finds out that the woman who has been appearing in his nightmares for years is actually Roger’s wife. He must now decide what will happen to Lady Aubrianne. The penalty for involvement is death.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Candida Hopper

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable read. I got hooked from the start and had a hard time putting it down. This story has so much going on like romance, angst, violence, murder, love, politics and so much more. This author did a great job writing a story that was intriguing and left me wanting more. Lady Aubrianne was such a strong character that I found myself rooting for her from the start. Lack and Aubrianne go through many ups and downs throughout this book. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I recommend reading this book.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Emily H

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Wild Lavender (The Aurelian Guard Book 1)Wild Lavender by Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aubrianne “Anna” was given an arranged marriage with Lord Roger but his cruelty once they married was horrific. She could have cowered and survived, but she is a woman with a plan. Gaining the trust of others around her she vows to protect them even as Lord Roger of Stolweg does his best to break her.

Larkin, is the nephew of the Queen. He is a man who enjoys women but does not want the entanglement then a night in bed. As questions begin to arise about Lord Roger and his leadership is questioned everything changes and when he meets Anna his life takes a turn he was not expecting.

This was really good. I thought it was unpredictable and was really impressed with Anna’s character. Really well written had a little bit of everything I would expect from a book like this. Definitely reading the next chapter.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a wonderful fantasy story that I was intrigued by the beautiful cover and decided to dive right in. I love the feels this book gave me with romance, love, kingdoms, powers, lineages, power and secrets…very enjoyable and very well written. I look forward to reading more….

When Aubrianne is betrothed to to Lord Roger of Stolweg, at first Aubrianne is believe this would be a good thing, as Lord Roger is putting on a good face, but Aubrianne learns real quick how cruel and ugly Lord Roger really is. Aubrianne love her people and they love her in return. Her only solice is when he leaves for long periods of time for reasons unknown. When Larkin is set to task if Lord Roger is committing treason, Larkin is out to prove is this is true…but does not realize the woman that Lord Roger is married to Larkin met before and never forgot her. Will Larkin find out any truth to Lord Roger and his treason and is Aubrianne involved in anyway…or will Larkin keep Aubrianne safe…

I love Aubrianne in this story…her resilience and how strong she is …I love a strong heroine.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely different than my normal reads because I usually stay away from romances set in the past/outlander/historical romance type reads BUT I am very glad I picked this one up! It sucked me right in and kept turning page after page. The story was very fast paced and I liked the authors writing style. Anna is the MC and she was awesome. She makes the best of her situation gets stronger and stronger as the story goes on even though she has every reason not too. I am very glad I got to read this story and I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
Happy reading!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Lady Ann Aubrianne went through great lengths to protect the ones she loves. She questions her husband when he starts disappearing for unknown reasons, and hopes that it won’t have dangerous implications. Larkin who is a royal guard has been having these dreams about this mystery woman, whom he met many years ago. When he meets her again, the sparks seem to fly. This historical romance had me on the edge of my seat the entire time I as reading. I can’t wait to read the other books in this series!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not only is this book cover beautiful but the story itself is so good. I cannot wait to continue this series! Kelleher has such a beautiful way of eloquently writing her story. Female lead character, Anna, goes on with her life as planned with a quick marriage to Lord Roger. She thought she was going into a marriage of love but it is quite the contrary. Her husband treats her poorly and disappears randomly quite often. Then, there is Larkin, who is a member of the Royal Guard, and had a previously chance meeting. Meeting now again, they help each other as well as develop deep romantic connections. I absolutely loved fantasy, romance, castles with secret passages, etc.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Paloma Fierro 10/6/23

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Anna, Lady Aubrianne, lives in a world where wars have marked the landscape of politics and economics, but for her born and raised to be a queen none of this seems to take  importance. She will do what her duty to her country and father expects of her, even marry a complete stranger whose evil schemes will touch her.

 

Larkin son of a noble, whose pride was greater than the love for his mistress or wife, is warrior trained with soldiers that defend his aunt’s realm from the incessant proving of other countries. To him life is about being the best you can be and enjoy what it may put on your way, but after an encounter with a mysterious lady his passion has been redirected.  

 

A story full of adventure, passion and medieval folklore this book takes you by the hand to an unreal world of fantasy. Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Heart and Hand series and what a start, I could not put this book down! Even at almost 450 pages, it was too short I needed more, especially being part of one of my favourite genres – historical fantasy romance.
I enjoyed the way in which the book was written; I found it easy to follow and flowed well. The descriptive world creation allowed me to feel immersed in the book, stepping into the pages alongside the characters easily.
I absolutely loved Anna, she’s so strong in the face of her arranged marriage and the secrets and ‘unpleasantries’ (to put it nicely) surrounding her husband. She’s capable, gifted and ahead of her time in many ways, becoming more determined at every instance of cruelty from Roger. I felt so bad for her, she had such hope only for it to be dashed away, but I was so happy to see how she rose above and was rooting for her possible second chance with Larkin.
I loved this book, but I will state that it is not for everyone. Trigger warning – Do not read this if you are not able to read about sexual sadism and just straight up violent cruelty.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher. This is a great fantasy romance. Its set in in the Kingdom of Aurelia and Anna is from Chevring where her family is known for having war horses Anna at 18 marries Roger due to her father basically bartering her to him and at first seems perfectly happy but as time goes on she sees him less and less. She becomes suspicious of his being gone and what he is doing. While he’s not cheating on her he is making choices she would not approve of. Anna becomes happier with Roger gone than when he is home. Anna often thinks of the man she met when she was 16, Larkin. He was gentle and kind and was the kind of man she wanted to marry. Larkin has thought about Anna for years but could never find her. Then he is told that he has to investigate Roger for Treason he finds her again. Will Anna be able to finally find real love and be treated the way she should be? I loved this amazing book!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Stephanie Runyon

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nicole Kelleher ‘s Wild Lavender is a second chance romance set in medieval times when women were often considered property, Anna had run into Larkin one night years ago- both held that moment in their thoughts. Larkin wanted to see her again but nobody knew Anna. In court her formal name of Aubrianne was used.

Anna was part of an arranged marriage to Roger of Stolweg. As part of her dowry, was her knowledge of Chevlain horses. However, Anna’s fairy tale marriage thoughts come crashing down when Roger was forceful with taking her maidenhood. His abuse didn’t all fall upon Anna, as he often targeted his servants too. When the stableboy,Will, was tied to a post for 15 lashes, Anna intervened and took 9 lashes in his place. Grainne, her lady’s maid, helped Anna with teas that would prevent pregnancy, healing balms and sleep aids preventing Roger from physically harming her. However, the beatings continue and Anna plans to escape after killing Roger.

Meanwhile, Roger has garnered attention from the Royal Guard. Larkin believes the appearance of Chevlain Destriers at Stolweg was part of an elaborate plan against King Godwin. Therefore, Larkin joins Captain Baldric, Warin, Trian, Tomas, and Ailwen as they ride to Stolweg to determine if Roger will be charged with treason and murder,

The perspective of this story is told from multiple well-developed characters. The journeys of each group are written in detail. This made it easy to envision the surroundings. The flow of the story was easy to follow. However, I think the constant turmoil between Larkin and Anna was somewhat tedious. I would happily rate Wild Lavender 4 stars.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Tina Vega

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ooooh, I loved Anna and Larkin. The chemistry was amazing between them. Not to mention, fate is intervening here. Now, this book is a slow burn. Anna finds herself in somewhat of an arranged marriage and not with our hero. This isn’t a spoiler because it happens right in the beginning. I will say I felt some disappointment that she wasn’t going to be with hero right from the beginning. But this story isn’t just a romance. In fact, the start is somewhat of a rough read. I found myself engrossed as Anna weathered the storms. In these times, we see just how strong she is. I love the mystery of the castle, the feeling of “espionage” but not really in a traditional sense, and the love the people started to feel for Anna. I had trouble putting this book down because I needed to feel Anna was safe. Amazing writing! I was hanging on every word!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Rayne East

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captivating sorry line
This is the first book in the Heart & Hand Series and the first I have read from this author. It is an intriguing historical fantasy romance based in a world made up of realms. There is a little bit of everything in this book -from heartache to love, war to hope, politics to prophecy and so much more. The writing is well paced and executed well. I would have liked a bit more focus on the magic and a bit less focus on the drama but that’s just my preference.
Recommend.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was shocked when I learned that this is the author’s first book. I cannot recommend it more highly! It is beautifully written and so easy to get lost in. This historical fantasy romance is perfect for curling up on the couch with a blanket and just losing yourself in the pages. The characters are interesting and relatable, and I could not help but be intrigued by Anna’s story with Roger and then Lark. This book does involve mature themes but was not a problem for me. I found that every aspect of the story made the world that much richer in my mind’s eye. You will find a little bit of everything in this book, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Get ready to devour!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender is the first book in the Heart & Hand series. It’s a beautiful historical fantasy romance with a heroine who resists society’s expectations of her. Adventurous and inquisitive Lady Aubrianne is an enjoyable character, and her love of horses will make her particularly appeal to animal fans out there!

There is, of course, a strong romance story in this book established from the outset where a chance encounter brings Larkin and Aubrianne into each other’s lives. But there is also plenty of action and mystery adding layers to the story!

There are plenty of great characters in this book! One of my favourites is Gilles, the stablemaster. It takes time for Aubrianne to win his trust, but as she and we get to know him he definitely grew on me!

This book gets five stars from me, and I’m keen to read more of the series. I would recommend it to fans of mediaeval fantasy romance, particularly if you love horses!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Toni Sellers

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in Heart and Hand series and a fantastic debut by Nicole E Kelleher. With great strong character development. I love a good strong heroine. A historical fantasy with excellent world building so much so you felt like you were there. Lots of action, adventure, murder, love and much more. It was easy to get so caught up in that you won’t want to put it down.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great fantasy romance, one of my favorite styles to read. Nicole E. Kelleher has a way with words that paint a picture of excitement, intrigue, and of course romance. The characters of the book are created with expertise, they are so dynamic, that you feel strongly about who you like and who you distrust. This book had me on the edge of my seat, I couldn’t put the book down the second I picked it up, I was encompassed with the characters’ circumstances and needed to know the outcome of their stories. If you love magic, romance, passion, war, and deep storylines then this is the story for you! I am so excited that there is more to come in this story and am looking forward to the next edition to this series.
@Brandy Rymer
09/2023

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I honestly didn’t think I’d enjoy this book as much as I did! It’s not a genre i would typically read but I’m SO glad I gave it a shot. I LOVE ANNA! Regardless of what she went through, she always remained strong..not only for herself but for all of her people! Phenomenal story line with great characters. Like I said, this isn’t usually my go too type of book but I think that’s changed now! The authors writing quickly grabbed my attention and I just all around loved this empowering story. I highly encourage you to read this!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Julie Johnson

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I almost didn’t pick this book up. I am ever so glad that I did though!! This book has elements that I love in a great story. There is mystery, intrigue, romance, horses, castles, Lords and Ladies, and more!

This book sucked me in from the very beginning. I instantly fell in love with Lady Aubrianne and her assertiveness as a young lady. Her mysterious meeting in the hallway started it all. Then there was the wedding that lacked all the luster a girl has ever dreamed of on her special day, not to mention the cold shoulder of her new husband. Lord Roger was an enemy of mine from the get-go!

The writing in this book is masterfully done, especially considering this is the author’s debut book. I do look forward to going on more adventures with Nicole E. Kelleher in the near future!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher is the first book in the Heart & Hand series. I absolutely love fantasy romance; especially if it is set in a medieval setting. This book is a wonderful addition to that genre. Wild Lavender follows Aubrianne and Larkin and the story is wonderfully written. The plot is strong and the world-building is detailed and vivid. I absolutely loved and sympathized with Anna. The author brought a good balance between plot and romance. I really look forward to reading more from this series.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was fast paced. It had me right from the beginning until the very end. A very well written story. I love how the main character really discovers her strength while going through some terrible things. I can’t wait to read more.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a great escape from the reality of every day life. You will be swept away into a historical fantasy romance. The book will have you turning pages to find out what happens. Not only is the story about romance but, there is adventure, secrets, second chances, mystery, and evolution of characters. You will want to know what happens when two people who met once and couldn’t forget the other one, meet again. It will have you wondering what is going to happen to the traitors in this story and who is it going to affect. Being able to be get lost in the words on the pages and so caught up in the story that you won’t get much done until you finish this book, speaks of how well it was written. This is the first book in the series and it will have you wanting to keep reading every book that follows. I know that I am going to be reading the rest of this series. It has been a long, long time since I have been sucked into a fantasy romance book. I can’t stress enough how amazing this book is and how if you are remotely considering reading, you should just go ahead and do it.
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 Both healer and warrior, nothing will stop Lady Aubrianne from protecting the people she loves. Together with her closest friends, she labors to find the reason behind her nefarious husband’s frequent absences. They fear the worst and race against time to avoid being implicated in his treacherous acts.

 Larkin, a Royal Guard of Aurelia and second-born noble son, tires of his rakish ways. He craves adventure and jumps at the chance to investigate the increasingly wealthy Lord Roger and his dealings with a rival realm. In Aurelia, there’s only one punishment for treason: death to all involved—including the woman who has haunted his dreams for years.

 With ambition, murder, and sizzling romance, Wild Lavender delivers! The first book of the Heart & Hand Series introduces a sweeping fantasy epic, one that spans realms, a mystical prophecy, and royal intrigue.

 “The epic and sexy world of Wild Lavender is filled with castles teeming with secret passages, political intrigue, war horses, horrors and love. The story sucked me right in on the first page and didn’t let me go until the very last.” —Pat Esden, Author of the Dark Heart Novels

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Author of the Heart & Hand Series, Nicole E. Kelleher’s first book, Wild Lavender, is a Golden Quill Winner for Best Fantasy Romance and was named a finalist in the New England Readers Choice’s contest for Historical Romance, NYC’s Kathryn Hayes “When Sparks Fly” contest, and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She has recently re-released both Wild Lavender and The Queen’s Dance with new and improved content. The third book in her Heart & Hand Series, The Naked Moon, is newly released and a National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award Winner. You can find out more on Nicole and her books at https://www.nekelleher.com.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) By Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Michaela Massie

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lady Aubrianne will do anything and everything to protect the people whom she loves and cherishes.
Larkin, a man tired of his life as a Royal Guard of Aurelia, jumps at the chance for the adventurous life he has dreamed of.
Lady Aubrianne does not trust her husband, and his increasingly frequent absences seem to be proving true with the investigative help of Larkin.
This is a wonderful whirlwind fantasy romance, with lots of twists and turns, and some awesome spicy scenes, too! I highly suggest taking some time and reading this through. I know I am looking forward to the next book in the series!!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love to read fantasy romance and this was really up there! I would have to say this is one of the best ones I have read in a very LONG time. This was the first book I had read by Nicole E. Kelleher and I had no idea that I would be so impressed! Nicole truly blew me away with this book! Wild Lavender is a wonderful first book in the Heart & Hand Series and I am really anticipating the next book! Nicole has such an amazing way of creating such a beautiful world! It is a fast-paced read, that has mysteries, romance, danger, and tons of chemistry. I recommend giving Wild Lavender, a chance and you’re going to fall in love with the world that was beautifully created and interesting characters. Happy Reading!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read! I love both Anna and Larkin, they are perfect together. Excellent first book, I can’t wait to read the rest.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Katie Turner

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher is the first installment to the Aurelian Guard fantasy romance series. Lady Aubrianne (Anna) is arranged to marry Lord Roger not long after meeting and while she tries to fulfill the role, it’s apparent she’d rather be left to her own thoughts with her horses that she raises than be in his company. His cruel nature eventually surfaces, and Anna realizes that he is not the man she’d hoped he would be. But Anna is a strong woman and is not going to let his treatment of her and Lord Roger’s people break her. But then Larkin, a man she had met during an interesting encounter only a couple of years prior and not seen again, is hired to do detective work on Roger. He has had Anna in the back of his mind ever since, but will she be found to be tied to the evilness of her husband?

This story was immaculately written, whirling with secrets and romance in a medieval setting. The author paints such a vivid picture for the readers without becoming monotonous and the plot builds at what I thought to be a perfect pace. It was very easy to get lost in the pages and difficult to put down. I am very intrigued to read the next installment and see what comes next.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Shannen Kern

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the best Fantasy Romance book I have read in a LONG time. I had not read anything by Nicole E. Kelleher before, but this knocked me right off my feet. Wild Lavender is the magnificent first book in the Heart & Hand Series and I cannot wait to read the next. The author has such a brilliant way of creating such an all-encompassing world, I wouldn’t pass this one up. It is a gripping, fast-paced read full of romance, danger, and lots of chemistry. Heading over to pick up the second book in this series because I simply can’t wait any longer! I highly recommend giving this one a chance and you’re sure to fall in love with the beautiful world and intriguing characters.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62093350-wild-lavender” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1661547481l/62093350._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62093350-wild-lavender”>Wild Lavender</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22724013.Nicole_E_Kelleher”>Nicole E. Kelleher</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5371383462″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I have to say that this book was a good one to pick up. I’ve never read anything by this author before but I will definitely be reading the other books in this series as well as be looking for other books written by her. The story keeps you engaged from start to finish with the great plot and character development. Aubrianne is determined to find out what her husband does when he leaves for days at a time. She was tough when it was needed especially when it came to her loved ones. Her husband, Larkin, is seeking adventure and jumps head first into investigating Lord Roger who deals with a rival realm. Will he be implicated as one of those that has committed treason? I’ve only started getting in historical romance books and read very few fantasy. These two genres mixed together was not what I was expecting and was pleasantly surprised. If you’re looking to mix up your book shelf a bit this would be a good book to add.
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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging fantasy romance with an epic storyline spanning realms, mystical prophecy’s and royal intrigue. Healer and warrior Lady Aubrianne protects those she loves, so when she discovers that her frequently absent husband Lord Roger, maybe caught up in treason she must avoid them all being implicated. Meanwhile, Royal Guard of Aurelia and known rake, Larkin is investigating the increasingly wealthy Lord Roger, and what his dealings are with a rival realm. Craving adventure Larkin sets off, but is shocked to find the women who’s haunted his dreams ever since they met years before, Anna (Lady Aubrianne). Unfortunately the punishment for treason is death to all those involved, meaning that if Lord Roger is found guilty, so will his wife, unless Anna can prove her innocence. This is an exciting fantasy epic with a story full of ambition, drama, murder and sizzling romance, which had me hooked throughout. The characters and settings were brought vividly to life through the wonderfully detailed descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. I look forward to the next book in this series.

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