Review: Something For Everyone Who Loves Romance!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2013
This is a compilation of six historical novellas, each one a little different, but something for every romance-lover.The first one, War of Hearts, was set during a war in Finland and while the setting was well done and the characters well-written, I just couldn't get into the story. It's about a woman who is sent to report on the war and she finds out her ex-boyfriend who just dumped her, is also her photographer.The second one was The Earl of Oaksey Takes a Wife and it's a little spinoff of G.G. Vandagriff's story, Lord Trowbridge's Angel. We find out what happens to Melissa when there's a misunderstanding with her new husband and she finds out he is penniless and only married her for her money. Working it out has a few surprising twists and turns for the couple!The third one, Gift of Love, was one of my favorites. It's the story about a man who has lost three wives and cannot even bear to think of loving someone else. His friend Stuart convinces him to marry his sister who has been in a convent all this time, so he has someone to care for his daughter. I loved the tentative understanding between the main characters and how love finally blossoms. I really wish this one had been full length because it was so very well done.The fourth one was A Lesson in Love. Lucy and Reed seem happily married, but both are upset when they realize that they don't see eye to eye on attending social functions now that they are wed. The extended family steps in to "help" the situation and there are some funny situations that arise. Some really cute scenes and a sweet ending.The fifth one was An Ocean Away. This one was sigh-worthy. Gina sneaks out to read novels in the garden, but her handsome neighbor catches her. They share some breathless moments until Gina's father finds out who she's been associating with---his enemy! A really great read that I loved!The sixth one was What Happens in Venice and though it was hard to choose, I think this one was my favorite. Mysterious and romantic with a hero to die for. Evangeline is in Venice with her horrid step-family, but she's trying to enjoy the trip anyway. She meets a fellow art lover and spends some quality time with him. A mini-mystery unfolds with danger and villains rearing up to meet our hero and heroine at every turn. Love, love, loved this story!