I hope you all would too I can't believe I never posted this here Correcting that huge mistake now In , Gabriel Devereaux, Lord Bromwich, danced at his cousin Micheal's wedding to the young and beautiful Penelope. He was a bit jealous of his cousin's good fortune for was attracted to the bride himself. She was like a breath of fresh air and at the time she gave him hope that one day he could possibly have happiness as it seemed Michael and Penelope had.
The strains of returning home from war affect Brilliant! The strains of returning home from war affect some more than others and in different ways as well. Gabriel was one of those soldiers who returned from war changed forever. Happiness did not remain with Lady Penelope Manton as her beloved husband Michael dies before they are even married a year and Penelope falls into a deep depression that only her cousin Liliana helps her to rise from. For the next two years, Penelope dedicates herself to helping soldiers with maladies of the mind, in particular those men who have returned from the Napoleonic wars hanging from sanity's thread due to the trauma of what they have witnessed and fought.
When Penelope is asked by Gabriel's mother to try to help her son, who is now been committed to Vickering Place, an estate converted into a sanitarium, she immediately agrees. Gabriel has been suffering from psychotic episodes and is feared by his family to be insane. Penelope arrives at Vickering Place as an unwanted interloper by the staff during one of Gabriel's particularly bad episodes. Gabriel cannot believe that Penelope is there for it has been since Michael's death that he has not seen her.
Gabriel is resistant for Penelope to help him, but when she tells him that his brother and sister-in-law are going to have him declared non-compos, which would have him stripped of everything he holds dear, including any thread of sanity he has left. Worst still, the director of Vickering Place has no respect for Penelope and will stop at nothing to have her tossed out to keep Gabriel under wraps.
So Penelope absconds with Lord Bromwich to his utter confusion and they make way to her cousin Liliana and husband Geoffrey Wentworth's estate while she works with Gabriel to unearth the pain behind the madness. Something aside from healing is going on under this roof, and as much denial as Penelope and Gabriel can try to paint over the awakening feelings they both have for each other doesn't cover what's going on.
Gabriel feels he can never have a relationship if he is in fact insane and the illness runs in his bloodline, and Penelope fears that her position as his caretaker makes it unethical for her to take advantage of the situation. From their desperation comes fulfillment like neither party has ever been acquainted with before and from this hope springs until Gabriel's family, tainted with misinformation, try to take away all he has accomplished.
The brilliance of Sweet Madness shines strongly and completely. Heather Snow is cutting edge when it comes to subject matter. She's not afraid to delve into the darkness and she always from the bright spot. The journey is manic one that keeps the reader guessing. Gabriel and Penelope are two of the strongest characters I have ever come across and such a joy to get to know only in the way Heather Snow knows best.
Each one of the tales in this series is completely different but equally intriguing and I find Heather Snow to be a master storyteller. Sweet Madness is a magnificent story. May 12, Miranda Davis rated it liked it Recommended to Miranda by: Caz and Lady Wesley. Liked it, didn't love it. Similar premise as Flowers from the Storm heroine saves 'mad' noble hero from vile 'treatment' after being institutionalized by his family and may have his freedom and title stripped from him forever.
But this didn't compare to it IMO.
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And it had a who-done-it as well as a how-do-they-fall-in-love, which I kind of hate generally. I almost never enjoy Amanda Quick-type mystery-romances. The hero is beset by 'manic episodes' and suffers from the effec 3. The hero is beset by 'manic episodes' and suffers from the effects of battle fatigue after horrific injury and experiences at Waterloo.
The heroine is his cousin's widow, for whom he's had yearnings. She's dedicated herself to work with and study how to help soldiers overcome their terrors and resume life. And her unorthodox approach has proven effective. She's been asked to help him by his mother, which the asylum director resents from the get-go. For him, his freedom is quite literally taken away; for her, life has been blighted by the weight of guilt over her husband's mania and death. She still wears black long after propriety requires.
Yet, each helps the other struggle through the pain and the guilt and the horrors they've buried deep inside. That was very touching. And it made their blossoming love real and well-deserved. The jeopardy in the situation was serious, with a Dickensian slimeball director of the asylum trying to foil her every effort to help him. She finally takes decisive action and I admired her for it. What I didn't love: Granted, she was walking on eggshells, hoping to help a man she'd witnessed in a very crazy state at the outset, and he is torn between sending her away for her own sake and clinging to her as his only hope.
I got that but still it got tiresome to read all the if-thening. Ultimately, the resolution here involves her doing something rash that reveals a plot hinted at vaguely so he is saved from a sanity inquest by another person's intervention on his behalf. I guess I felt 1 the solution here was a bit pat; 2 the drama of the madness plot was sufficient in itself; 3 there was something more affecting about a man overcoming in real terms a problem for which there was no easy solution a stroke rather than the outcome here, where he changes his diet and all is well.
Jan 31, Melanie rated it it was amazing. Heather Snow gives us a third installment to her Seduction Series [Sweet Enemy was the first one, followed by Sweet Deception, and ending with this one, Sweet Madness] in which she gives us the romance of a widowed Lady Morton and Gabriel Devereaux, Marquess of Bromwich.
I must tell you that I am a sucker for a flawed and broken hero, and this novel just over exceeded all my expectations of one such hero. I truly adored this book. Gabriel Devereaux, Marquess of Bromwich, along with other membe Ms. Lady Penelope Bridgeman, now a widowed Lady Morton, has been taking care of wounded soldiers ever since the death of her husband and she finds contentment and reward as she watches their healing and reentrance back into society.
They are one of the best in this story and will stay with me a very, very long time. Here is yet another heroine of Ms. Even when she doubts herself, she shows pluck and determination in accomplishing her goals. If I as a reader fell in love with her, then Gabriel had no chance what so ever but to love this woman that was nothing like what he recalls. She was even more than he remembers. Heather Snow is quickly becoming a must read author and her books are keeper shelf worthy.
If there is a book not to be missed this summer, this is it! It fulfills every category required for a romance reading: With all this going for it, I have no choice but give it all my five quills, and tell you that I really, really enjoyed it and highly recommend you pick it up. Book provided by the publisher through NetGalley. Feb 28, Nicole Laverdure rated it it was amazing. This book has moved me so that I am overwhelmed with emotions!
To my surprise, this one is my favorite of her three novels! It's a high drama, with characters filled with rich and strong emotions! I loved her two main characters, Gabriel Devereaux and Penelope Bridgeman. Gabriel , once a proud soldier, returns back from war, shaken and a broken man. Penelope is a counselor and deals with soldiers suffering from PTSD.
The story starts in June , when Gabriel attends his cousin's marriage to Penelope, a young woman whom he was secretly in love it. She started to study the maladies of the mind to help soldiers suffering from battle fatigue. She, soon learns that her dear friend Gabriel is interned as a patient in a sanatorium. Penelope, who was a gentle and understanding woman, will try to help Gabriel get rid of his mental problems and return him to a normal life.
A trust will bond them together and soon sparks will flare! You have to read this beautiful novel! Heather Snow is an exceptional high quality writer. I simply could not put it down. It is so well written that the words flow Heather Snow's heroines are smart women who had to fight against what society expected of them. It's a breathtaking suspense! You will feel high emotions and the chemistry between Gabriel an Penelope. Snow's notes and I have to agree with her, that "art therapy" can make a person feel better. She has well researched and documented the symptoms of the battle fatigue.
If you are a Fan of Heather Snow, you will live a great suspense and will not be disappointed by this book. She is a new writer to watch! A breath of fresh air, something different from the usual Regency stories. I can't wait to read her next books!
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Snow you are truly an exceptionel writer! Mar 18, Crystal rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have been in a historical romance mood the last couple of days and let me tell you Sweet Madness fit my bill for a great historical romance. This is the first opportunity I have had to read a book by Heather Snow and it most certainly will not be my last. She has a great writing flow that kept me completely interested in her historical romance. I know I can't wait to see what other wonderful stories Heather Snow has. I found the characters in this book so charming and entertaining.
Lady Penelop I have been in a historical romance mood the last couple of days and let me tell you Sweet Madness fit my bill for a great historical romance. Lady Penelope Bridgeman is a sweet, kind, caring, and intelligent lady that captured my interest right away. She has suffered so much loss and tried so hard to help her husband. When she was unable to help her husband she went through a deep mourning period.
She is finally able to find her relief in helping others who have suffered battle fatigue. Penelope has such a unique way of helping these soldiers and it is very interesting to see how they treated the soldiers of the early 's. Poor Gabriel Devereaux has an extreme case of battle fatigue. He has periods of complete madness and he does not remember anything during these times.
This gentleman is in dire need of help, a caring source of help. He finds that in Penelope. When she is ask by his family to see if she is able to help Gabriel she is quite glad to be of assistance. Gabriel is reluctant to accept her help however he does decide to give her a chance to help. He has always had a fondness for Penelope and doesn't want her to see him this way. However Penelope convinces Gabriel to let her have a chance, this is something that she needs. These two are exactly what each other needs.
I really liked Gabriel and Penelope and thoroughly enjoyed reading their story. I was kept completely enthralled all the way through this story. There is a lot of drama and twist that Gabriel and Penelope have to over come in order to be together. I think if you enjoy historical romance you will enjoy Sweet Madness, I know I honestly enjoyed this story. Jul 30, steph rated it it was amazing Shelves: Ok so yes, Penelope is my favorite of Snow's heroine's so far.
Also glad that the ending was relatively uneventful and that the author could have taken the easy way out regarding a relative as the culprit but she didn't. I liked that and it was quite refreshing from the norm of historical romance novels regarding climatic endings. Are there more of this series coming out? View all 4 comments. Oct 31, Hasnamezied rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book is a must read. Gabriel had fallen in love with Penelope in her wedding day with his cousin.
Yes, A madman,so Pen decided to help him. So many events happened and I am gonna say that this book was Awesome. Aug 07, Stella rated it really liked it Shelves: I am a huge fan of Heather Snow's Veiled Seduction series Sweet Enemy was one of my favourite reads of , so I was awaiting April and the release of the 3rd book Sweet Madness impatiently. It is finally here and with this final instalment of the series Heather Snow brings us another unique, intelligent and remarkable heroine.
We have first met Penelope as the airhead but kind socialite cousin of Liliana in Sweet Enemy, but since then many things have happened to her: That's how she comes to meet again the hero, Gabriel, the cousin of her deceased husband. Gabriel a war veteran has been suffering from episodes and has been locked away in a remote asylum, and Penelope visits him to try to find a cure, a treatment for his bouts of madness and help him recover.
Gabriel was a heartbreakingly tortured hero, his struggles brought tears to my eyes, Heather Snow really put him through a lot. Penelope was much more likeable than I remembered her from Sweet Enemy and her mission to treat emotionally scarred soldiers was truly remarkable especially how she educated herself in the matter , but despite my admiration and respect for her there was something that hindered my connecting with her, from all three Heather Snow heroines she was my least favourite. I didn't dislike her, I just felt rather indifferent towards her.
I reckon that it is quite brave and challenging to have a mad hero and keep the reader in suspense biting their nails, not knowing whether it is an illness that can be cured or something that he and the heroine will have to live with. In Sweet Madness I suspected the reason behind Gabriel's madness quite from the beginning but when it was confirmed in the end, I found the ending rushed and the resolution of the mystery and the conclusion of the story happening too swiftly.
Once again Heather Snow's writing flew smoothly and was just as captivating and poetic as in her previous books: The way she uttered the word sent a shiver through Gabriel. The inflection in her tone and the desolation that flashed briefly in her eyes rumbled through his heart like thunder after a streak of lightning. I found the descriptions of the illnesses, their symptoms and their historical treatments fascinating. With another modern and independent heroine who doesn't let the constraints of the period and society limit her, an irresistible and heartbreakingly tortured hero and their sweet and compelling love story Heather Snow captures the reader's attention, interest and heart irrevocably.
Due to her captivating and beautifully poetic writing style, Sweet Madness has everything one could want from a great historical romance: I give Sweet Madness 4 stars! Her stories are tightly written, very original, full of romance and some intrigue.
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Her characters are always complex, multi-dimensional and very smart. She writes some of the smartest and most awesome heroines ever! Now that I can stop gushing…let me tell you about the story. Penelope was a sweet society girl who married the dashing artist, Michael. After his death she took it upon herself to research the maladies of the mind, and has tried to help soldiers who have come back from the war with problems. Their romance was almost perfect.
While Penelope finds a way to help Gabriel with his issues, they also slowly realize how good they fit together in almost every level. I liked Gabriel even when he had a fit. It had a little bit of everything, a good romance, a sizzling couple, a story full of intrigue and twists and turns. Heather Snow First published: West Midlands, Sex: Book 3 of 3 Hero: Placed in asylum due to violent manic episodes. Widow was only married six months.
Loved her husband but he suffered from a bipolar disorder and eventually committed suicide. Author discussion of historical references and character development. Excerpt from Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow. I wasn't expecting to Author: I wasn't expecting to like this book. Something about the excerpt and description was failing to resonate. Appealing characters in a novel situation with a good, solid resolution.
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This isn't an easy HEA but it is an intelligent one. Different from the first two books, but worth a read all the same. Apr 01, Heather rated it it was amazing. What a beautifully written, exceptionally well thought out, and delightfully moving romance!! Sweet Madness surpassed all my expectations and deserves decidedly more than just 5 stars.
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The characters are extraordinary. The romance is spectacular. This is a book that will stick with you long past when the story ends. Penelope starts out as a sweet, empathetic, and innocent young woman on the day of her wedding. She is bright and full of life and sunshine and happy expectations of a delightful life What a beautifully written, exceptionally well thought out, and delightfully moving romance!! She is bright and full of life and sunshine and happy expectations of a delightful life as society wife. He spends time with his cousin Michael and his wife Penelope before removing himself from society as his post-war madness descends on him making him unstable.
The episode are so intense he is locked into an asylum for treatment for his madness. After the death of her husband 6 months after their wedding, Penelope spends most of the first year bereft with grief and guilt. Only helping to ease the suffering of soldiers with her cousin brings her some relief. It is through her efforts assisting soldiers in recovery that she is sent to see if there is anything she can do to help Gabriel in his madness.
However, what she sees when she visits him shocks even her. Will she be able to help him with his extreme episodes? Will she ever be able to get past her own grief and guilt on failing Michael in his? Will Gabriel risk her safety by allowing her to spend time with him for his therapy? Sweet Madness is a beautiful story about love, compassion, and second chances.
The romance is heart warming and passionate. The characters are beautifully portrayed with realistic strengths and weaknesses that create a bond between the reader and the novel. They writing is exceptional. I highly recommend both this book and author to anyone who loves romance novels. Mar 12, Betty rated it it was amazing.
Our heroine, Lady Penelope Bridgeman, is a young widow who has been helping x-military men with the mental effects of war.
She is very intuitive and has a knack of reaching the suffering men. Her husband's cousin, Gabriel Devereaux, has been placed in a sanitarium by his family due to his inability to harness his mental problems. Penelope has been asked by Gabriel's mother to see if her method of treating returning military men would help her son, Gabriel. Gabriel has placed himself in the sana Our heroine, Lady Penelope Bridgeman, is a young widow who has been helping x-military men with the mental effects of war.
Gabriel has placed himself in the sanatarium in order to get relief and a cure for his "madness". Gabriel has been in love with Peneploe since he attended her wedding to his cousin several years before. He knows there is no future in it since she is married and he has become ill and lives in the sanitarium. However, unbeknownst to him his cousin passed away while Gabriel was in the sanitarium and Penelope in now a widow.
When Penlope comes to help him, Gabriel tries to send her way. This was another great read by Heather Snow. The characters were well described and had great interaction. There was plenty of sexual tension and a fun mystery being worked on. Supporting characters were also good without being overpowering.
I am looking forward to more from this author, I love her books! Jun 11, Cathy rated it it was amazing Shelves: I'm thinking this has got to be my favourite historical romance series next to the Bridgertons , and I'm quite sad there are only three books so far. These are just such a delight to read, from the writing style to the well-developed characters to the awesome chemistry. I loved practically everything about book 3. I was glad to see Penelope getting her own story, but I'll admit that after reading the summary I was a bit wary of how everything would be handled.
My expectations were also pretty hi I'm thinking this has got to be my favourite historical romance series next to the Bridgertons , and I'm quite sad there are only three books so far. My expectations were also pretty high, which is not always a good thing as it often leads to disappointment. But that wasn't an issue at all here, Penelope and Gabriel had wonderful chemistry from the start and the relationship development was well done again, making it very compelling to read.
I think the author did a good job of writing the characters' emotions throughout all of it; really raw at times and completely heartwarming during other moments. Extra points to this third installment for having no gun-related drama at the end. I need to go create a to-buy shelf, so I can stick these on there. Aug 04, Jean rated it really liked it Shelves: Heather Snow just gets better and better.
In this latest novel, we deal with the issues of mental illness, treatment practices, PTSD, power plays and romance. All of these elements are beautifully entwined for a very cohesive and intense story. Penelope and Gabriel are very compelling characters. It was also great to see Lillian and Stanfield as well though they played supporting roles. There were a lot of twists and turns that were also reminiscent of a good ole fashion gothic novel minus the m Heather Snow just gets better and better. There were a lot of twists and turns that were also reminiscent of a good ole fashion gothic novel minus the madwoman in the attic.
I thoroughly recommend this novel. I couldn't give it a five star only because I give that rating to books that deeply affect my outlook on life but I would give this a 4. Bu sefer biraz daha dramatik ve serinin 2. Oct 15, K. Lincoln rated it really liked it. I seem to be on a "mad alpha hero healed by broken heroine" kick these days. I just finished Maire Claremont's The Dark Affair where the first scene is the heroine observing the hero in a fit of mad rage in an insane asylum. But boredom is actually essential to our human existence. Everybody and every body is different, and the most important aspects of improving your sex life come from within.
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