Review: Audra
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2013
Originally published at The Rookie Romance Blog.Audra is a wonderfully written and sweet romance, with an element of mystery that adds danger. I really enjoyed it, and I felt like the style of writing was great for the time period. It was detailed and obviously well researched.Audra is a young, pretty and wealthy heiress, so in theory she could have her choice of man, but she is in love with Crispin and has been most of her life. She is persuaded to visit London and make her curtsy to the Queen, with Crispin's aunt as her patroness. She is somewhat reluctant to leave at first, but is reassured that her engagement to Crispin can be made official upon her return.In London, the amusements of town soon wear thin for Audra who just wishes to return home. A secret admirer starts to make his ardent regard for Audra apparent, and Audra is disheartened that she has received no mail from home. Soon it becomes clear that the secret admirer is disturbingly determined to gain Audra's attention,and that there is some kind of scheme afoot to keep her from home.I loved Audra's character, I admired her a lot. She was young and I was expecting her to have her head turned by the delights of London, but she remained loyal and steadfast to Crispin and their love. She's very innocent, but sensible and just very likable.Crispin is also a wonderful character, you can feel how much he loves Audra. He trusts her but is also very protective and worries when he doesn't hear from Audra. The interactions between Crispin and Audra were very innocent, but they had a strong chemistry. They were just very sweet together!The mystery part of the plot caught my interest, and I was surprised by many of events that unfolded! I certainly never expected it to become rather sinister, but it definitely added to the drama.I also though it was rather refreshing to read a romance that starts with the hero and heroine already openly in love. A very enjoyable and authentic feeling historical romance!*I received a review copy from the author, for my honest review. Thank you!