Review: Good read for an afternoon romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2013
This romantic book was quite as good as I expected.It focused more on the story than history, but having it set in a politically unstable time made for an interesting love story. I particularly enjoyed the fact that the suspense, especially in the climax near the end, wasn't carried on by the heroes' unexplainable obtuseness. That is what usually bothers me in books like this. Karla Darcy's heroes, on the other hand, use average, true-to-life intuition and reading of facial expressions. It makes for a quicker wrap-up, near the end, but it's far more realistic.The hero and heroine are likeable. The misunderstandings are not over-done. The love story is a bit sensual, and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone under 13.It's one of those books that you pick up on a rainy afternoon for a cuddle in your blanket with a cup of chai.You won't want to put it down until you're done.On the other hand, it's light enough that you can read bits and pieces of it between loads of laundry and batches of cookies!I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.