Review: spirited and Free
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2014
Those are the words I would use to describe Emma Harlow. When we first meet her she wastes no time displaying her independence and talent for getting into mischief. Her sister Vinnie is engaged to a toad and her Emma seeks to save her from making the worst mistake of her life.Duke Trent is taken in by her candidness and is intrigued by her witty and spirited behavior. The banter between the two is very fun to read and lighthearted. Alex is stuffy sort use to getting his way. He has no problem charming the ladies and is quite a rake. There is just something about Emma that keeps his interest.Emma marches to her own beat of the drum and as many times as Trent tries to bring her to heel she fights at every attempt. Then the bargain is made and there is no turning back. The two are both stubborn and deny what they both feel is developing between them.There are many who would say that Emma's behavior would not have been tolerated in those times and they may be correct. We all know that woman were controlled in those days but at some point pioneer woman had to exist (at least for my peace of mind). Woman's rights would never have been born if there weren't  a few woman willing to stand out. I want to believe that such woman, maybe not many, were out there.This is a work of fiction how dull it would be if every book displayed heroins as weak and disciplined. There were plenty of reviews that clearly give you the image of Emma's unique personality and how she didn't follow the rules of her time. There is no question what your getting when you read the reviews. That is what appealed to me. Emma was a wonderful heroin in my opinion.But I realize it is not for everyone that's why I encourage people to read the reviews ( good and bad) they do help in finding a book that fits your particular taste and don't be afraid to write an honest review of your own. You may help someone else make up their mind.