Review: Sweetness and spice, a perfect blend!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2014
Jennifer Haymore, under the guise of Lady Esme, has penned another wonderfully beautiful novella of trust and the good things that come to those who wait. She is one of the best writers of romance novellas, able to infuse such wit, charm, and depth into them that makes one giddy upon reading. And there are delicious scenes too!Beatrice Reece, Lady Fenwick, has had her courage dashed during her marriage to an older, abusive husband. When her best friend convinces her to come to a masquerade ball for one night of fun, she had no idea the gentleman who first approached her would be the one to claim her heart.Andrew Sinclair had been in love with Beatrice since her first Season. He was only a second son, not the Earl of Weston as he is now. Being of a meticulous nature, Drew had planned out his proposal to Beatrice, only to have her snatched up by Lord Fenwick. He had never forgotten Beatrice, and now he finally has the opportunity to claim her....This blend of fantastic storytelling with sensual heat is Haymore's speciality, as during one magical night, Drew earns Beatrice's trust even before revealing his true identity. Beatrice's vulnerability and shyness is endearing, yet her later bravery is even more so. Even the villains have some unexpected lines, which makes this one of the best romance novellas I've read.The quiet botanist earl and a shy lady with a love of cooking adds another layer to the characters' depth. This novella charmed me as did all of Haymore's novellas, and I am highly anticipating more to come.Originally published on Buried Under Romance book blog*Review copy courtesy of the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review