Review: A Very Nice Historical Read That Resonates With Today's Readers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 13, 2012
If you want a regency book that feels authentic, but one you can relate to, this is your book.  The main point of this book is not heart-stopping suspense or action, or even exciting sex scenes (although these do develop as the plot grows), but it is the characters and how they cope and develop from being thrown together in a reluctant (and in the groom's case, resentful) marriage of convenience which is stressed by the necessity of the hero immediately returning to his military post, leaving his marriage unconsummated, and his new wife mourning the death of her first husband (and love) while caring for the H's estate and ailing mother.The character development and dialogue are very enjoyable and flow naturally and logically.  Since the emphasis in not on action, the pace is a little slower than usually seen but it kept me turning pages.  The character's attitudes are pretty accurate for the period, but close enough to today to have you cheering for them.without wanting to spoil too much, there is the issue of infidelity and the necessity for the H to seek forgiveness which is a hot button issue for some readers.  For those who like a non-sexual romance, there are sex scenes in the latter part of the book as the H/h repair and celebrate their marriage.This was an excellent book and I was glad when the protagonists found their HEA.  I highly recommend it.