Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Cliffs Edge is a work of fiction in the romance, historical, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and it was penned by author Sonia Buckley. This captivating tale follows a young, runaway girl, Madeline Carlyle, and a mysterious man in black, Tyler Wentworth. When the dark stranger informs Madeline that he has been sent to bring her back, she resists, driven by haunting dreams and troubling memories. Meanwhile, Tyler is bound by a promise to his grandfather to become a highwayman. As fate brings them together, they embark on a perilous cross-country journey, battling danger and misunderstandings. Despite their differences, a mutual attraction grows, and they find themselves entangled in a life-or-death struggle to uncover a long-held secret.
Author Sonia Buckley has crafted a dramatic romance novel with exhilarating experiences filled with suspense and emotion. The skillful portrayal of Madeline and Tyler's battle of wills and their individual motivations created a compelling narrative with some really intense dialogue. The tension between the characters and the unfolding of their shared journey kept me eagerly turning the pages, and I found the pace to be just perfectly balanced to keep you enthralled for the next twist. Buckley's writing beautifully captured the complexities of human emotions, drawing me closer to Madeline and Tyler as their connection deepened amid the challenges they faced. Overall, Cliffs Edge is a captivating blend of romance, mystery, and adventure that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the power of connection, and I would highly recommend it to historical romance fans everywhere.