R.L. Mathewson

Elizabeth knows what's expected of her, perfection. She's the daughter of an Earl and expected to marry well, say and do the right things with a smile on her face when inside she's dying for a chance to escape. Thanks to an inheritance her godmother left her years ago, her chance will come with her next birthday. Her hopes of escape abruptly end when Robert, her childhood nemesis that she hasn't seen in over fourteen years, comes back into her life and does everything he can to drive her out of her mind even as he steals her heart. He hated her. At least, he tried to hate her, but it was so damn difficult to hate someone that he couldn't live without. He tried to ignore her, tried to focus on anything but her, but nothing worked. Somehow she made her way into his heart and started to make him want things that he never thought possible, made him smile and laugh even while she drove him out of his mind and started a legacy by turning him into..... A Bradford.

Truce

Kinsey

5 HISTORIC BRADFORD STARS!



Truce was an amazing story about one of the original Bradford men and the woman who caused him to become the type of Bradford that we've read about in the previous installments. A Neighbor From Hell series has always been one of my favorites, and I couldn't wait to immerse myself in the historical setting of the Bradfords! I was a little concerned that I wouldn't enjoy them as much, but R.L. Mathewson didn't disappointment, and I think everyone will enjoy this novel, whether you're a historical romance fan or not!


  “Once upon a time…” 
“Are you fucking kidding me?” Jason asked, shaking his head in disgust.
“What?” Jarred demanded, taking a bite from his sandwich roll. 
“You’re really going to start it like that?” Jason demanded, sharing a look of disgust with Trevor, who was inching his hand toward the platter of sandwich rolls.
…“Ow!”
“Those are my sandwich rolls!” 
“Dad,” Jason said, not bothering to look up as he prompted his father to get on with it. 
“Oh, right,” his father said, pointedly clearing his throat. “Once upon a time…….


The book started off in the present with Jason, our hero from a previous installment, making a homemade necklace for his wife on their fifth anniversary per the tradition of Robert Bradford; his great great great great grandfather! Jason is being told the love story of Elizabeth Stanton & Robert Bradford, and how the tradition of the homemade necklace began...

Meet Elizabeth Stanton. Elizabeth is being dragged from ball to ball and introduced to London's eligible bachelors so that she may find a suitable husband. Elizabeth does not want to marry though, she just wants to be left in peace so that she may one day inherit her fortune and be her own woman. At least she thinks this is what she wants until she meets the mysterious man in the orangery. 




  
    "Sometimes he would disappear all day and night only to come back to her like a sailor to a siren and curl up with her. He needed her more than his next breath, and he hated her for it. He hated this power she had over him."
  


Both desperate for a reprieve at a ball, they both escape to the orangery outside. Not knowing who the other is, they engage in a heartfelt conversation which turns into unbidden passion. Neither wanting to be married, they agree to keep the tryst an unforgettable experience and part ways...little do they know their pasts are coming back to haunt them, for these two strangers are actually childhood enemies who absolutely hate each other...

Thrust under the same roof after a tragic occurrence Elizabeth and Robert's childhood battles resume. Both of them refuse to admit that they have feelings for each other, for doing so would be loosing the battle..


  
    "He cursed himself for quickening his step to catch up with the overly cheerful woman that he hated, but couldn't stand to be away from."
  


This novel was absolutely hilarious! I loved watching the back and forth pranks and banter between Elizabeth and Robert. The feelings that they try to hide from the other was truly endearing to read and I fell in love with them. Their feelings that started in the orangery are growing stronger and seem to be making Robert more and more possessive of Elizabeth. They had amazing chemistry and their love/hate relationship was the highlight of the book. Despite their attraction, they also absolutely hate each other and can't reconcile their feelings. Maybe it's time they called a truce....


  
    "The one woman in the world that he shouldn't want was the one woman he was discovering that he couldn't live without" ~Robert
  




Robert and Elizabeth's relationship took quite a few surprising turns as they battle their feelings, desire, hate and love for each other. They were both incredibly stubborn, yet lovable at the same time. The passion of the novel was scorching! I mean scorching. I loved one scene in particular(office scene). Whew! Elizabeth was an amazing heroine, strong and lovable, and Robert was the swoon worthy alpha male that we all love in our Bradford men. I loved every minute of this story and I hope that everyone will give this fantastic novel a chance!

Just a note: This is a historical romance novel, but the historical aspects are so light that it feels almost that you are reading a contemporary novel. Again, if you aren't a fan of historical, I have a feeling you'll be a fan of this!




  “Then perhaps it’s time that we called a truce?”

Truce

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