Review: A fun, mystical love story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2014
Percy, an earl, is a hardworking stone mason earning enough for his commissioned work to pay off his late father's gambling debts, and finance his mother and sisters's entertainment in London. He's not even considering marriage, but his mother sets him up with social climbing Diana Smith, who may not be peerage, but has a very large dowry. Diana has a reputation for breaking up liaisons between the nobility. See, she can see when a couple makes a poor match--their aura shines a brilliant red. And, for herself? When she and Percy meet their aura is a vibrant purple--the color of true compatability.Percy and Diana strike up an instant attraction, but Percy is determined not to accept her dowry. He loves working, and won't accept a bride who doesn't appreciate his desires.Diana is agreeable, she's used to her father working and doesn't like the idea of a man living off her wealth. Percy proposes, and they marry, but Diana's still unsure that Percy has a real affection for her--he seems very passionate however. It is only when Percy reveals his wedding present for Diana--a lovingly crafted fountain that is missing one thing: love. Through Diana's special power, the fountain develops the ability to grant wishes for those who have pure desires.There is some tension between Diana and one of Percy's sisters--because Diana interfered with Charlotte's poor match, yet the book trips along with barely a hitch. It's an endearing little read. My only gripe is the head-hopping point of view. I would have much preferred it to simply alternate between chapters, instead of paragraphs...