Review: 30 pages of a determined hero - what could be more romantic?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
I've read all of the critical reviews and am surprised that I'm at variance with so many reviewers I generally agree with. It hardly seems fair to complain that a book titled "A Regency Short Story" is too short. And I totally don't agree that the book is not romantic. He's been in love with her for 10 years! When she asks him why he never married he tells her because he only ever wanted her. Sigh. That won me over.As for character development and plot, maybe reading a lot of short stories has trained me for what to expect. And this story does a decent job of alluding to how the hero and heroine met (she's best friends with his sister), why they didn't marry 10 years ago and what her married life was like. I got a very clear picture of why she was reluctant to remarry. There is no repetition in this book (or any good short story) so skimmers may miss a critical element to the plot or character development because it won't be repeated.From reading the reviews I thought this book was only going to be sex and was pleasantly surprised there was very little actual sex. It's mostly passionate embraces, seduction and the hero convincing the heroine to trust him and trust herself to love him. I thought this book would fit perfectly in a short story anthology likeThe Mammoth Book of Regency Romance (Mammoth Books). This is not a novella! If you actually like short stories, which I do, then I would recommend this book for a fast read. Perfect for bedtime reading, waiting for an appointment or a quick diversion.