Review: Good mystery/romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2014
The hero and heroine aren't that great, but the plot is excellent with a mystery to solve and a marriage to save. Emily is one of my least favorite character types - afraid of everything. Afraid to love her husband because he might break her heart again, afraid to attend any "ton" events because people will not accept her, etc... And worse, instead of telling her husband about her fears, she resorts to manipulation to solve her problems. On the plus side, she has a good heart and ALWAYS has the best interests of her loved ones in mind. Lord Whitmore is another of my least favorite characters types - selfish. He does warm up and evolves into a good husband and father to Emily's niece and nephew. And once he gets his priorities straight, he puts in the effort to be a mind reader to figure out what will make Emily happy.Overall the book was an enjoyable read because the plot is very interesting. The H/h are both flawed but balanced with other good qualities and as the story develops they become more likable. The writing is excellent and well edited. There are multiple explicit scenes which can be skipped if that's an issue for you. I'd recommend this book if you're in the mood for a good mystery/romance.