by Anneka R. Walker
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc. (March 2, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1524412236
ISBN-13: 978-1524412234
Andalin is accustomed to her father’s frequent travels—and to being left behind. So when he returns home and instructs her to pack her belongings, she is bewildered—but there is no time for questions as she is whisked away on a mysterious journey under the cover of night.
When their tense flight leads them into the forbidding Black Forest, the pair quickly finds themselves in great peril. With little hope of escape, father and daughter are spared when rescue appears in the form of the mysterious Dark Rider, a notorious deadly highwayman feared by all he meets. But his assistance does not come without a price: he is taking Andalin with him. Now her fate rests in the hands of the enigmatic masked man whose secrets are inescapably tied to the beautiful young woman now in his charge.
The Masked Baron was a unique take on a retelling of Beauty and the Beast during the Regency era with a mystery weaved throughout that I really enjoyed.
At the beginning of the story, Andalin seemed a little spoiled to me. She understood why certain security measures were necessary, yet she spent a whole lot of time complaining about them to people who were only ever nice to her. While it took me a bit to warm up to Andalin due to her childish behaviour, I did end up liking her and her curious, forthright, spunky personality.
“Fear is natural. But ye shouldn’t dwell on it. It can be consuming. It’s better to look for solutions, for peace, for answers. Ye seem like someone who would want answers.”
Ellison is the dark brooding mystery man that everyone wants to know more about. The stories about him as the masked rider continue to grow more elaborate, but how much of it is really true?
“Do not let the bitterness of the past leave no room for reconciliation.”
This book shows us the consequences when people spread stories about other people that aren’t true and how important it is to get to know people for who they really are.
“The only person you will hurt by not forgiving is yourself”
This book sounds really good! I’m hoping to get a copy to read! Thank you for this giveaway opportunity!
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This looks like a wonderful read! I can’t wait to get a copy!
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Just got my ebook! This book sounds amazing!
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This makes me really want to read this book now!
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I was privileged to read this as an ARC, and it is every bit as good as it sounds! Definitely planning to pick up both the ebook and printed copy versions. 🙂
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I went to Seagull to buy this today, and they didn’t have it yet. I am so excited to read this!
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Copies are arriving in Seagull now.
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I’ve heard great things about this book. The review & quotes have me more excited! I do enjoy the beauty and the beast story. Thanks for the contest.
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Sounds very intriguing.
Thank you for a chance to win this book.
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Can’t wait to read it. The cover is gorgeous!
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What an intriguing read! looking forward to reading it…
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I plan to pick up a copy at my local Deseret Book!
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Beautiful cover! I’m excited to read The Masked Baron!
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This book sounds so good! And I love the cover!
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Looking forward to reading this book
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Sounds so good!
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I’m so excited for this book!!! It sounds original and amazing!
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This book sounds amazing!!! Beauty and the Beast is a great plot and I love take-offs of it!!!
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This book sounds really good!! I can’t wait to read it 🙂
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Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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I am so looking forward to reading this book! Regency Fairy Tale retellings are so much fun!!
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This book was so good!!
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That sure looks interesting!!!
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That sure looks interesting!!!
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I look forward to getting a copy and reading this!
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Love the cover! And I love B&B retellings. Can’t wait to read this book.
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I hope I win thanks for the chance
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Sounds like a definite must-read!
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So excited!
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