Anchor and Storm

This is one of the best love stories I have ever read. Emily Sinclair is very fortunate to be loved by two men. Her husband, Edgar, an older man with a degenerating disease who has such unconditional love for Emily (and faith in her love for him) that he would put himself in a position to endure watching her make love with another man. Angus, a Scottish lad of the same heritage as Emily, who is passionately in love with Emily and unbeknownst to her was promised to him by her father before the battle of Culloden which changed all of their lives. The three form a menage a' trois that is not raunchy but filled with respect and caring. This book will take you through a myriad of emotions. The characters were very believable and the story flowed to an ending which evoked both sadness and happiness. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more books by Ms. Poole.

Great read with an unusual historical setting, it takes place several years after the Battle Culloden. One of the heroes is Angus, who was indentured for participating and the second is an English earl who is dying of a wasting disease. The heroine is the daughter of laird who fell at Culloden. Very engaging story and fascinating characters. The author managed to deliver a three-hankie ending AND a happily-ever-after. No mean feat! I will look for more from her.

I really love this heartfelt story of three people caught up in tradegy. This is definetly must read book. If you are into full menage a trois but not raunchy side of menage a trois, this is the book for you. A total menage a trois love story to the point it was almost boring. I like my menage a trois raunchy,no hold bars, but I did enjoy this book to the fullest.

I just finished this book and felt it deserved a great rating. (Once I find a story that piques my interest, the reviews/ratings are the next factor in my decision to purchase the book.) This was a wonderful story of love, trust and sacrifice between two men and the woman who held their hearts and the villains who would go to any length to pull them apart. The development of the characters was very good and the emotions I experienced while reading this book took me from one end of the scale to the other. I felt this was quite a feat considering the story was just under 210 pages. To put this review in a nutshell, you'll love the heroine/heroes, hate the villains, need an ice cold something for those very sensuous, hot, erotic love scenes and a box of tissues for those heartbreaking moments. I hope Kate Poole has more books come into print for I have definitely added her to my favorite author list!

Emily Sinclair doesn't know what she is going to do. As a governess, she is at the mercy of her employer and Emily's has just decided to put his children in boarding school. Her options are limited, especially when she is told by her employer that they might be able to come to an "agreement". Rescue comes in the form of Edgar Armstrong, her employer's uncle and the Earl of Callander. When he asks her to travel with him, Emily reluctantly agrees thinking that he will want more than what she is willing to give. She doesn't realize that soon she will want forever. Edgar Armstrong knows that the disease he has is progressing and when he meets Emily at his nephew's home, realizing what his nephew is resorting to, Edgar makes a proposition to Emily. In return for his protection, Edgar will make Emily his companion while he travels and visits the world. When she quietly agrees, Edgar's heart is full of joy at the thought of spending what time he has left with her by his side. Only one thing threatens their happiness, one thing both Emily and Edgar desire very much; children. Angus MacNeill is the groom for the Earl of Callander. When he sees and realizes who Emily is, arousal hits him and then he becomes angry. Because of a huge wrench of fate, this once laird of a Scottish clan was now reduced to serving another. When Edgar comes to Angus with a plan, Angus agrees but only because of Emily. He has no way of knowing the strength and fortitude of the love both he and Edgar will feel for the woman that is Emily. When I read the blurb for Anchor and Storm, I had no idea how poignant it would be. It said, "Ménage" and I wanted to read this story. I began to read. My heart pounded, my palms sweated and tears fell down my face. Anchor and Storm is without a doubt one of the most beautiful stories I have read in a very long time. Emily's love for Edgar was innocent, yet steamy. Her love for Angus was passionate and oftentimes forceful. Both men loved her and I could feel their love for her on each page that I read. I truly did not want Anchor and Storm to end and when it did, I made sure I had enough tissue. It was just that emotional. This book was powerful and I am still thinking about it hours after having finished. I have no choice but to joyfully recommend Anchor and Storm. It should not be missed. Natalie S.