Review: A delightful romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 8, 2012
'Courting Trouble' is a delightful romance with wonderful characters and plenty of action set in Swan River Colony, Australia, in 1895. Next time you're thinking of watching a movie, pick this up instead. It'll take a similar amount of time and it's great entertainment. Unlike many romances, the story doesn't revolve completely around the issue of two people getting together. This one has a plot which makes it suitable for a much wider readership. The romance is not cloying, and is chastely in tune with the era.I met these characters in 'Wanted, One Scoundrel' and was delighted to have them back again. Esme is a wonderful combination of sweet and tough, and Jed has all the qualities us woman love in a hero--handsome, strong, intelligent, protective, has a good sense of humour and, most important of all, is passionately in love with the heroine.Once again, Jenny Schwartz shows that she can tell a good story, one with all the elements to keep you engaged. This is a book that I couldn't fault. It even raises a question. Does committing to love means a loss of independence? And if so, for someone fiercely committed to independence is it worth the pay off? I think Esme got it right in the end.I recommend it to historical fiction readers who like a touch of romance.