Author Spotlight Review: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood

Casee‘s review of Guardian Angel (Crown Spies, Book 2) by Julie Garwood.

The Emerald flew across the seas, carrying the pirate Pagan — despised by the ton, whose riches he plundered, and beloved by the poor, whose plight was eased by his gifts.

The Marquess of Cainewood vows to hunt down the pirate wretch in revenge for his brother’s death. But when Jade, an enchanting vision of rippling red hair and eyes of jewel-green, appears at his door to beg desperately for his protection, the Marquess agrees to keep her safe from the villains who want her dead. Jade is infuriating, exasperating, and gorgeous; Caine is noble, strong-willed, and powerful. No woman has ever befuddled him so, nor so deeply aroused his desire. But as Jade answers his knowing caresses with an innocent, wild abandon, they are drawn into a web of treachery that will test the very heart of their love!

This was the first time I ever re-read Guardian Angel. I vaguely recalled not being especially impressed therefore no reason for a re-read. I’m really glad that I did re-read it b/c I enjoyed it the second time around.

Julie Garwood has a gift for creating men that want to protect their women and women that are equally determined to protect their men. Caine and Jade are a perfect example.

Caine is working hard to draw out the pirate named Pagan. Though hailed as a hero by most, Caine wants to kill him. To draw him out, Caine pretends to be Pagan. He has no idea that a woman will turn up offering money in exchange for killing her. Thus begins the story of two people that don’t seem to belong together.

Jade is the one protecting Caine, but she lets Caine think that he’s protecting her. It’s all part of an elaborate plan to draw out an English traitor. Jade thinks that by showing Caine that his brother is indeed alive, he will stop his relentless pursuit of Pagan. Caine has no idea that Jade is anyone other than a gentle maiden needing his assistance until her brother returns to England.

My favorite part of the book was when Jade informed Caine that he couldn’t love her b/c he didn’t know the real her. The person he knows is someone that is timid and needs protecting. Jade is neither of those things. She is someone that will be an equal partner, or else. Caine realizes exactly what Jade needs; she needs reassurance. After a tumultuous child hood, Jade will never be abandoned again. To that end, she leaves Caine before he can leave her. I love how Caine just went after her time and again to prove to her that he wasn’t letting her go. Sigh.

There is a big spoiler that I would love to reveal, but in case you haven’t read the book I’ll keep quiet. Too often in reading Julie Garwood’s amazing medieval romances, I forget that she does Regency just as well.

4.5 out of 5.

This book is available from Pocket. You can buy it here.

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