Review: The Battle of Waterloo Like Never Before!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2014
Since I've never read a historical romance novel, I had no idea what to expect. However from the get-go, Phillipa Frencham, the main character appears as a beautiful young woman engaged to Hector Thurston, a dear friend she's known since childhood. Though their  families arranged this union from birth, and 'Pippa' loves Hector, her love for him is like that for a brother. Yet this strong-minded, goal-oriented lady is wiling to honor her commitment for the sake of both their families. Then while visiting her dear friend, Venetia, Phillipa suffers an accident that requires Damien Delmar, a medical officer in the British army to minister to her healing. While in his care, Ms. Frencham feels a  passion she'd never ever experienced before with her fiancee.What is most intriguing about this book is the modern-day thinking Phillipa had in 1815. She wanted a career in art, she was willing to help start an orphanage for the children whose fathers died in the war, and she was brave enough to follow her heart when her own family cautioned against it.What's not to like? Friendship, loyalty, wit, passion, commitment!  If you've never read a historical romance, I'd recommend you give this one a nod.