Review: Really Enjoyable Book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2014
I really enjoyed this book.  It's my first Claudy Conn novel and I was very impressed with her writing style. Chelsea is a spunky, outspoken, 18 year old, who has been left languishing at school, by her lackadaisical guardian, the young, beautiful, completely selfish Aunt Augusta.  When the school's headmistress informs Chelsea that it is past time she left the school and assumed her role in society, Chelsea is determined not to go to her aunt, who she knows wants to have nothing to do with her.To that end, Chelsea sneaks away under cover of night, intent on gaining an audience with her trustee, Lord Rupert Lytton.  When Chelsea arrives unannounced, coincidentally Lord Lytton is at that very moment in conference with her beloved god-mother, Daisy, discussing Chelsea's future.  Lord Lytton and Daisy decide that Chelsea will reside with Daisy, who will introduce her to society.The hero, Lord Bretton Wainwright, is Daisy's nephew.  When he and Chelsea first meets, neither is too impressed with the other.  Chelsea thinks Brett is handsome, but positively dislikes him, as she finds him too arrogantly cool.  As for Brett, thinks Chelsea a mere schoolgirl.  When Daisy enlists his services to squire Chelsea about during the season, he agrees, although he is loathed to do so.Nonetheless, as the two are forced to endure each other's company, they each come to realize that beneath the surface there is more than meets the eye.  The book is really short, only about 180 pages, so moves at a nice, quick pace.  The story that unfolds is very enjoyable, with a sweet romance, and humor interlaced throughout.Intrigue is added to the plot, by way of Chelsea's Aunt Augusta, who is determined to secure Wainwright as her own.  When he appears to be pulling away from her, in favor of Chelsea, she undertakes nefarious means to secure him, with the aid of her villainous brother.  There is even a sweet side romance between Daisy and Rupert.I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it as a worthwhile read.  I will definitely be reading more from the author in the future.  FYI, this is not a clean romance.  There is a pretty hot love scene included.  Happy reading!