Review: A wonderful romance!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2011
I enjoyed reading Stephanie Burkhart's "Christmas in Bayeux, an international contemporary romance. Reading about France's culture and people was wonderful. Burkhart has a gift for giving authentic descriptions so that the reader feels the excitement and romance of the setting. The French phrases added to the story also make it obvious that the author is familiar with the language.After a lapse of nine years, the two characters, Aiden Seward and Noel Rousseau, get a chance to see each other again. They met the first time when Noel stayed with his family as a foreign exchange student. Aiden was only sixteen at the time but never forgot Noel. After he's discharged from the military, he's at loose ends because his parents died while he was in Iraq. He goes to Bayeux because he wants to resolve his loss by visiting the American World War II cemetery which is near the small town. There is a poignant scene when he and Noel visit the cemetery. I loved this bit of history because Burkhart skillfully portrays Aiden's feelings at remembering his grandfather's sacrifice during the war.While reading this romance, I wondered what Aiden and Noah would do about being from two different countries;I was not disappointed at the conclusion. The sensual scenes are tastefully written and add to the richness of the story."Christmas in Bayeux" is the perfect short romance to enjoy during the holiday season or any time during the year, and I highly recommend it.