Blog Tour: Undone by Lila DiPasqua


Published Date: April 23, 2012
Pages: 350, e-book
Reviewed By: Isalys
Reason for Reading: Blog Tour and giveaway thanks to the author

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Inspired by the tale of Rapunzel, Lila DiPasqua offers a new steamy, emotionally charged historical romance in the acclaimed Fiery Tales Series . . . Rescuing this beauty from the ‘tower’ is only the beginning . . .

Maintaining her ruse as a commoner, and trusting no one has kept Angelica safe. But a chance encounter with a handsome stranger lands her right where danger lies. Now, this sinfully handsome man with arresting blue eyes and a polished manner thinks he’s saved her life, when in fact he’s placed her in great peril. She’s intent on keeping him and everyone else at arm’s length. Yet, the smoldering attraction between them is difficult to deny. And impossible to ignore . . .

As commander of a number of privateer ships, Simon Boulenger dresses and speaks like an aristocrat, and has obtained wealth. But he is still not a noble. Or an officer in the King’s Navy. His lifelong dream to elevate himself from his station of birth and attain a respectable place in society is dead. Worse, he’s ensnared in a deadly scheme, and must get out. But how is he to stay focused on his dangerous mission when the mysterious beauty has him utterly intrigued? He can’t afford the distraction any more than he can resist the carnal hunger she stirs. Simon soon discovers that she’s not only a passionate soul mate, but a woman born into privilege. A woman he can never have. But they’re in too deep. Their hearts are at risk . . . as well as their lives.
Angelica lives in a convent, but she's no nun.  She's a born aristocrat living, or rather hiding, as a commoner in a convent in the Republic of Genoa.  One evening, she sneaks out of the convent to help a local villager and quite literally runs into Simon Boulenger on her way back.  Simon is a commoner living as a noble.  Working as a privateer, his ultimate goal is to become a titled gentleman and an Officer in The Kings Army.  Unfortunately, his time spent as a privateer has done more to line the pockets of The Superintendent of Finance than anything else.  Simon becomes very disheartened and feels like he needs to give up his lifelong dream.

The evening that Simon is nearly trampled by Angelica, he's utterly captivated by her.  So much so that he follows her into the convent where he witnesses her being abused by one of the nuns.  Disapproving of this and with the help of Angelica's friend, Gabriella, he removes her from the convent and takes her on board his ship set for France.  Angelica had been knocked unconscious so when she comes to, she panics at the thought of returning to France.

Simon is absolutely determined to learn Angelica's real identity and why she is so adamant about returning to the convent, even at the risk of being abused again.  Angelica on the other hand will do anything to avoid Simon discovering why an aristocrat is living in a convent and WHO she's really hiding from.

Simon was a self-made man, was very compassionate and gentle but at times, he was a bit too alpha.  Other than his attraction to Angelica and his desire to help her, his determination to learn her past bordered on nosy.  However, as his feelings became serious it made sense that he would want to get to know her.  Angelica suffered a very dark, traumatic event at the hands of her step-father.  Being a delicate subject, I feel that Lila handled it perfectly and it justified Angelica's reluctance to trust Simon, to trust her body and to re-enter society.  Watching them fall in love as they learn to trust each other was a beautiful thing.

Lila's stories are erotic historicals so girlfriend knows how to deliver in the smex department.  Simon and Angelica's attraction and chemistry simply sizzled.  Simon had a very healthy appetite and like a typical rake man, he thought about sex...A LOT!  I did enjoy watching the intimacy between them grow from lust to love over the course of their story though.

I was happy with the ending and feel it happened the way it needed to even if it was a bit too convenient.  Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable story with humor, compassion, some action and a lot of heart.  I remain a fan of Lila's :)




GIVEAWAY:
Autographed copies of "Undone" by Lila DiPasqua and as a bonus, "Once Upon A Scandal" by Delilah Marvelle.

Open: May 2 - May 8
1 winner will be announced May 9


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49 comments:

  1. Fantastic review!! I love Lila's books :) She's an amazing writer and a Canadian ;-)

    A.

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  2. Thanks for the great giveaway. Love the covers to these books.

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  3. What a brilliant review, and an awesome giveaway. I love your books Lila, and I do like Delilah's too.

    Thanks for this opportunity.

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  4. Great giveaway Love Lila's stories and this one sounds great

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  5. I'm looking forward to reading these :)

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  6. Looking forward to some good reads.

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  7. Just love the Undone cover...way hot!

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  8. Beautiful covers! Can't wait to read these.

    Kelli
    krolvaag@gmail.com

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  9. Beautiful book covers. I would love to win an autographed copy!!

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  11. I would love to win those books! Both covers are gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kanya :)

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  12. Thank you so much for the opportunity. I've been wanting to get one of their Fiery Tales book of Lila for awhile now.

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  13. Nothing is better than a free read unless of course you add free chocolate :)

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  14. Oh... looking forward to reading undone... Really enjoyed the other books in the series...

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  15. I would love to win these books!! I haven't read either one and they would be a great addition to my library!

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  16. This does look like a really good story. I will have to add UNDONE to my TBR list.

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  17. Great review,sounds like a great book. And thanks for the giveaway.

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  18. Thanks you a lot for this international giveaway

    all the best

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  19. And two absolutely gorgeous covers!! Thanks for the chance.

    catslady5(at)aol.com

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  20. What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the chance.

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  21. thanks for the review & chance to win a copy :) I haven't read any of Delilah's books yet, but have enjoyed some of Lila's, would love to win her latest :)

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  22. hi... Lila
    love your book
    thanks for giveaway

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  23. Looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveawayl

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  24. Everyone needs that happy ending, even if it happens to be convenient. As long as the journey to get there was stuffed full of Lila'esque fun!!

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  25. The book sounds like a great read! Love mixing up historicals with my contemporaries. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  26. I'm a big fan of historical romance and can be really picky when it comes to choosing a book from this genre. Undone is just the kind of books that I'd gladly read. It'd be a great pleasure to read Undone. Thanks for the giveaway and making it international! <3

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  27. Great review and happy release for Undone, Lila!
    Thanks for the giveaway

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  28. I haven't read a retelling of Rapunzel, so I can't wait to read Undone. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  29. I've heard Lila's books are amazing so I really want to read one! Thanks for the giveaway! And yum, erotic historicals!

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  30. It looks like a story I would like with some great characters.

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  31. I love reading fairy tales even retellings. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com

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  32. This book sounds pretty awesome!! I don't read a lot of historical fiction whether it's romance, YA, or whatever, but I like that it's based on Rapunzel. It sounds like a great book for historical romance lovers. :)

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  33. My TBR list just keeps getting longer and longer and longer!!!! Can't wait to read these. :)

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  34. Thanks for the fantastic interview and giveaway! I've read such wonderful reviews for Lila's books, I need to start her series!

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  35. Fantastic review!! I would love to win this books. That was a great book and have beautifull cover. I am looking forward to reading Lila's books :)

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  36. I live "Historial Romances". This is a book I would like to read plus buy the others in Lila's series. Please enter me in the contest. Thank you.

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  37. Great Giveaway! Awesome review...Thank you! <3

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  38. This definitely sounds like a book that would get my blood flowing and wake my life up, at lease somewhat! Thanks for the chance to win it!!

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  39. I really really wanna read Lila's books!!! especially A Midnight Dance

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  40. I love a good book with some humor in it and this one sounds like it would be just that. I enjoyed reading your review.

    romancebookjunkiesdanielle at yahoo.com

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  41. UNDONE looks like an incredible read. Thank you for such a generous giveaway.

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  42. thanks for this awesome giveaway! I hope I win! :)

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  43. thanks for the giveaway, lila. can't wait to read undone and congrats for the release :)

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  44. Have to say -- the covers for both books are amazing!

    I've heard a lot of positive reviews for Lila DiPasqua so I'm really excited about this giveaway. ^_^

    (Big fan of Delilah Marvelle. ^_^)

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  45. Awesome review... I adore Lila DiPasqua

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  46. Both of these authors have been on my wishlist. After reading this review I can't wait to start the first of Lila's fiery tales.

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  47. Thank you for this awesome giveaway! ^^

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