No products in the cart.
Triumph and Treasure by Collette Cameron
In Collette Cameron’s Triumph and Treasure, Angelina Ellsworth learns that the husband she wed just hours before is wed to someone else in France. She flies to England pretending to be a young woman who has just been widowed in order to avoid a scandal. She discovers she is pregnant quickly, and controversy seems inevitable.
When his father kills himself after losing the family fortune to Lord Waterford, Flynn, the Earl of Luxmoore, finds himself in an impossible situation. Fortunately, there may be a way out. If only the young Lord will wed his niece, Lord Waterford is ready to give Flynn and his family everything back. Does Flynn really have a choice with an elderly grandmother, a sick mother, and an ailing sister to take care of?
Triumph and Treasure by Collette Camersonis the first novel in the Highland Heather Romancing a Scot series. One of the joyful genres for this reader is regency romance. I was really happy to receive Triumph and Treasure. I put it extremely high on my list of books to read because I had planned a nice evening with a warm blanket, hot tea, and a trip through time. Regarding this book, I feel incredibly conflicted.
Regency authors frequently use a male lead whose main plot points are to look good, sport a porn star penis (which he has flailed around a little freely before meeting his young miss and which will only work in her presence), and rescue the brave young heroine at the appropriate moment just before happily-ever-after.
Before grudgingly surfing a wave of passion that would lead to procreating like bunnies into the happily-ever-after, the young female lead is typically quite fleshed out, to the extent that we know what she enjoys for lunch, the freckle on her behind, and every insecure thought she ever had. Call me corny, but there are moments when I enjoy that tale.
The formula has been turned on its head by Cameron. We never seem to get to know Angelina in Triumph and Treasure. She is attractive and resembles Penelope Pitstop in the Regency era. Thankfully for Angelina, she has the exquisitely rendered Flynn. For the genre, Flynn is a unique figure. He crosses roses but is no fool; he is a guy of great responsibility and compassion. His sympathy is realistically portrayed. Flynn is quite dubious when Angelina’s uncle first offers the deal in exchange for which he’s willing to cancel the debt.
He admires the spirit of the woman who climbed a tree to escape a bull despite himself, but largely because he is the type of person who cannot resist a damsel in need. It helps that Flynn also depends on her to run his own home. He comes across as a person the author has a strong bond with and who she gave a lot of thought to before putting him on the paper. To be fair, if the decision is to just know one of the personalities, I would make the same choice that Cameron did every time.
The opening scenes featured Angelina’s new “husband,” and the writing style felt hurried. At first, I believed that the author’s desire to get to the heart of the story quickly caused the disjointed feeling by delaying the introduction of the villain. The eyes opened during the first scene of Flynn’s novel. At a Ton dance, he is anticipating a woman with whom he is infatuated.
Flynn is looking forward to marrying her, and his emotions jump off the page. The setting is vibrant. Cameron’s most beloved character is Flynn, and she writes him superbly. In the end, Angelina’s lack of depth isn’t a total loss for Triumph and Treasure because she has some intensely emotional moments that complement Flynn effectively.
Cameron does a good job of capturing the mood of the Regency era. Although Angelina believes she has a plan, she is aware that times are difficult for women at the moment. Her pretend husband views her as his property and is actively seeking for her, which just adds fuel to the fire.
Cameron is extremely forthright about the intrinsic worth of a man’s protection. The entire world is perilous. Women and children belong to their husbands as property, and males can do whatever they want with them up to the point of death. Men in positions of authority are unrestrained in their actions. The reader can see from Cameron how far women have come in society.
About The Book
She was a means to an end…he wasn’t supposed to ever love her.
He lived an idyllic life…
One day, Flynn, Earl of Luxmoore, was a wealthy, carefree lord, courting the woman he intended to wed. And the next day, he’s stripped of all but his title and left with no means to care for his loved ones. When the person responsible for his ruination offers him a solution—marriage to an unwilling and resentful American beauty—he has no choice but to accept. Not if he wants to care for his ailing mother, elderly grandmother, and disabled sister.
Fate dealt her a cruel hand…
Angelina Ellsworth unwittingly committed bigamy, and when she finds herself pregnant, she’ll do anything to protect her baby. Including fleeing to England and marrying a handsome nobleman, every bit as desperate and opposed to their marriage of convenience as she. She agrees to wed Flynn, stipulating two conditions: the union is in name only, and after a year, they’ll go their separate ways. Except, Angelina didn’t count on her first husband, refusing to let her go.
Resentment and anger war with passion and desire…
Flynn risks his life to protect Angelina from the madman pursuing her, but is his sacrifice enough? Can a woman who’s vowed to never trust a man again and an embittered lord find contentment in an arranged marriage neither wanted?
The Review
Triumph and Treasure
9 Score
Collette Cameron never disappoints! She is one of those authors who is an auto buy and will move to the top of my list to read. Triumph and Treasure is Book 1 of the Highland Heather Romancing A Scot Series, and will leave you wanting to simply continue on to the next in the series. This fabulous book is filled with fast paced action, page turning passion, and romance. Different than the normal run of the mill basic romance this book includes lies, deceit, and mystery. This author’s talent with including twists and turns, humor and heartbreak, secrets and lies, never leaves a reader feeling as if something was missing, but leaves the reader feeling as if they were a part of the story themselves and that they have escaped into a mini vacation from which they do not want to return.
PROS
- Wonderful Story.
- Plenty Of Action.
- Highland Heather Romance.
- Absolutely Delightful Story.
CONS
- Extremely Boring.
- Maddening And Illogical.
- Unreal Characters.
- Very Disappointing!
Related Posts
Queen of the Blood Throne by Rhiannon Hargadon
The captivating debut book "Queen of the Blood Throne" by Rhiannon Hargadon transports readers to a realm of magic, mystery,...
Stuck in Her Head by Kylie Wang
Kylie Wang's engrossing young adult book "Stuck in Her Head" explores the intricacies of adolescence, relationships, and mental health. Wang...
House of Bastiion by K.L. Kolarich
When I read a book and find myself thinking about the characters and the plot long after the final word,...
Starseer by Katya Hernández
Hernandez's "Starseer" takes readers to a meticulously constructed universe where time and space are put to the test. The narrative...
Trenzle
Where Trends are made and discovered
Trenzle is your official source of discovering the latest people, work, and ideas that deserve to trend. Discover Authors and their books, Creators and their work, People and their opinions, and Stories from around the globe.
Learn more