Review: If You Like Regency Romance, This Is a Must-Read . . .
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
This book is reminiscent of Jane Austen's style with witty dialogue, great historical setting and detail, and some fun twists and turns on the road to love.We are first introduced to Miss Armistead, a young woman who has come from India to England to get ready for her marriage to a Mr. Cruikshank.  While she is in England, her carriage breaks down and she is forced to knock on a gentleman's door and ask for assistance.  This certain gentleman, a Mr. Lloyd-Jones is cynical of women and their trustworthiness since he's just had to cry off his engagement to a woman who wasn't what he thought she was.  He isn't very kind to Miss Armistead at first, but soon becomes intrigued with her forthright manner.I loved the interactions between Miss Armistead and Mr. Lloyd-Jones.  Their attraction is forbidden of course, since she is betrothed and he has promised his best friend to avoid all entanglements of the heart.  This makes it easy for them to be in one another's company since they feel safe that nothing emotional will happen between them.  But sometimes it's hard for the head to rule the heart when you meet the person you know you were meant to spend your life with.I won't tell you how it all ends when Miss Armistead's betrothed eventually comes to England, but it is heart-wrenching and wonderful all at the same time.  A really well-written story that I enjoyed immensely. If you like historical romance, this must go on your to-read list.