Review: Reviewed by Read2Review
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2013
Lydia Trent is a young woman betrothed to a man she barely knows. Her fiancé, Marcus, Lord Russell, prefers the notion of a prospective wife more than the reality of being wed. But on Lydia's betrothal night Marcus releases a passion locked within Lydia she was barely aware of. Once ignited this passion burn hotly within Lydia, but six years after their betrothal Marcus remains reluctant to tie the knot. In frustration Lydia writes to him breaking off their engagement.Marcus may not want a wife, but he likes the idea of being betrothed too much to allow Lydia the break she desires. He vows to win her back, using all his sensual powers to do so.Marcus persuades Lydia to travel to London to meet him, hoping to change her mind. Lydia travels with her best friend and cousin Maria, Lady Morehaven, fully intending to make Marcus aware of her determination to end their betrothal.Marcus' mother, Lady Russell, conspires with her son to send Lydia to Woburn Abbey with Marcus. During the long journey Marcus not only re-introduces Lydia to her true sensual nature, but Lydia demonstrates her worth to Marcus in unexpected ways.A Breach of Promise is a relatively short novel which draws the reader in with a fast pace and interesting plot. The heat factor rises considerably as the book progresses. Despite being set during the Regency Period, this is most certainly not a traditional Romance of that time, with much description of damp thighs and erect manhood.The writing was excellent, the period well conjured, and the characters drawn with enough reality for the reader to care about their ultimate aspirations. Marcus is supremely arrogant and self-centered, while Lydia is strong-willed and sensual. I would have enjoyed the book being longer, with more about Lydia and Marcus' life in Italy and Europe, and more of their journey of sensual discovery that is only hinted at toward the end.Overall this short novel is recommended. 4 stars.