Review: Sweetly charming!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2013
I tend to be a tough (some might say harsh) judge of the books I read. I look for 1) strong female heroines, 2) plot twists that keep me engaged, 3) coherent writing with appropriate editing, and 4) character development.  This book has everything I enjoy most about leisure reading. Melody was fun and courageous while Gavin was an honorable guy. They were stuck in a horrible situation and Gavin's caring nature shone through to support Melody and give her the ability to rise above the situation.  This plot could have been tragically written and made the readers hate both of the H & h, but here the writing was skillfully done and the readers end up cheering for Gavin and Melody.  There are the expected misunderstandings and hurt feelings that drive the plot forward after Melody returns to society following the death of her husband. These only serve to further develop nuances to both characters which ultimately draw the reader in.  I hate to add spoilers in my reviews so - I'm leaving a LOT of information out. Please give this one a shot!  Ms. McNare should be encouraged and supported in her writing. I am eagerly anticipating reading her books in the future!  Keep them coming!