I was mostly just really curious about this one because I like that harlequin is doing some experimenting with historical romance that are outside of Ballrooms and gowns.

I find it hard to review this book. There are tons of implausible plot twists, but that's true of almost any romance. It's clear the author did a fair amount of research, but not much beyond a general survey of Egyptian history would have been needed, and at times it felt like every researched detail was being shoe-horned into the narrative. If you just accept this as the reader, it does serve to lend some authenticity to the story, but I still will find this to be largely forgettable.

I'm not a fan of historical books they just are not my thing. I'm not sure how I ended up with an ARC knowing this but I did and so I figured I'd give this book a fair shot. I did end up reading this and while everything that happens in the book was okay it just wasn't for me, I had a hard time getting into it. I couldn't connect to the characters enough to even enjoy them. I just find it hard to really get into historical books and this was unfortunately one I wasn't really into. I tried going into this book with an open mind and its just not for me.

I try to read books within the first chapter, but this one didn't even keep my attention. The characters wasn't memorable nor was the story. Not interesting at all

What an exciting new setting! The story is swift and adventurous. The plot hooks you right from the start; being locked in a tomb by a corrupt priest, who could resist such a hook? This is a must-read for Harlequin and historical romance readers.

Thank you netgalley and Harlequin for access to this arc.

I've read another of the author's books set in ancient Egypt and was excited to see this and thrilled to have access to the arc. I'm afraid this one just isn't working for me. As another reviewer said, it has a slow start. A very slow, very info-dump loaded start. I'm also tired of the "blue-eyed" ancient Egyptian character. After reading up on genetics, this seems so unlikely that it stopped me cold. Yeah, I'm probably making too big a deal about it but why have this?

I will say that the rest of the cover is great and I appreciate that the MCs don't have lily white skin.

You have Egypt as your backdrop but you spend around 60% of the book in one tomb?!

First, let's clear the air. I got this book for free in exchange for an honest review but a free book doesn't mean a glowing review. I will be honest, always.

Now, let's start. I'm a sucker for anything to do with Ancient Egypt. I love that period and often feel that I should've been born into that time. So when I saw this, you know I had to read it! The writing is great, the story is kinda cute and it was a very fast read! I thought it ended perfectly.

I just... all of stunning, beautiful, glorious Egypt and you set so much for your short novel in one freaking tomb! Wasted opportunity! I wanted more rich settings, give me the Nile, the palace. Just anything else besides one tomb for over half the book!

I think the book suffered a little from being trapped in the tomb for so long because the author threw so much backstory just to fill the pages. I think the story could've been better had they gotten out faster and we spent more time with her marriage. That part was so rushed... I just felt like it could've been changed a bit and the story would've been stronger.

So not a bad book, just dragged a lot in the beginning and went way too fast at the end.

Will go live: 2/4/2020