Review: So much fun!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2014
What a great romp of a story! One thing I absolutely cannot stand is weak-willed, mealy-mouthed heroines who sit quietly by while their lives are mapped out for them, or who follow the hero blindly about because they "love him" even though they disagree with the man. Willy, the heroine in The Archery Contest, would eat a heroine like that for breakfast, and I loved her for it. She is a spitfire! Self-assured, self-possessed, and decisive, she would never let someone else make her decisions for her. She stands even against the pressures of society and her family and will not give in to despair, even when her heart is on the verge of breaking. She is strong, passionate, clever, and knows how to go for what she wants. She's always gotten her way in the past, and fully expects to when it comes to Alex. He does give her a run for her money, but in the end, what Willy wants, Willy gets!Alex, grumpy grouch and bear that he is, is the perfect match for Willy. A lesser man could never have engaged her admiration, respect, or trust, and she would have run roughshod over him. Alex is up to the task of hero for Willy, a man who matches her passions, applauds her spirit and independence, but who is still capable (totally!) of protecting the woman he loves when she needs it (although Willy is pretty capable of defending herself, as well, another reason I adore her.)This book had me laughing out loud, I loved the witty repartee between Willy and Alex, as well as the host of secondary characters, and I can't wait for Lori Lyn's next book!