Review: Funny and sweet with a hint of sexy
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
I give this 3.5 stars becasue I did like it just wanted more from it.Rowena is supposed to be the best antiques dealer in Chicago, but when she purchases an armoire that won’t even open, she begins to doubt herself.  When the armoire opens in the middle of the night all on its own to reveal a magic mirror and a handsome prince, Rowena is certain she is being set up as part of a practical joke by a friend.We learn that Rowena is tentative when it comes to the matter of the heart after having her heart broken in her recent long-term relationship.  When Rowena makes a “date” to see Prince Caedmon in the magic mirror the following night, her best friend Ollie thinks this prince charming is the perfect way to get Rowena to put herself back out there.  Prince Caedmon has a troubled past as well and his childhood tale slowly starts to melt Rowena’s heart.The courtship of Rowena and Caedmon is the best part of the story.  The chemistry between them is believable and genuinely felt even though they are in different time periods.  Rowena and Caedmon become more emotionally attached on their own sides of the mirror.  This turns into a longing desire to touch and be touched which turns into fantasies about sex which I think is even hotter than if they were actually having sex.I felt like the author could have focused more on the story of the key from the past.  That story line was a little underdeveloped and left me a little confused at times and wanting more.  I liked the story and am excited to see where the next book takes us on this journey of love.Rowena’s Key is a cute and clever fantasy romance novella.  I found it funny and sweet with just a hint of sexy.Some of my favorite funny moments were when Caedmon says “goddesses tits” when he swears.  I think I giggles every time he said it.  Rowena has a great sense of humor and her BFF Ollie is crazy funny.  Ollie’s godlike costume had me laughing out loud.