Review: One Night of Misbehavior, A Review for the Blog Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 24, 2013
Looking for that Pransome Hince.. waiting upon Prince Charming? Missing the Evil Step mother, wicked step sisters and fairly godmother??? Want to read some good old fashioned fun? Then Shelley Munro's One Night of Misbehavior is the perfect book for you.Charlotte Dixon adores her ailing grandmother and is willing to do just about anything for her. Including giving up her dreams of school and career temporarily to take care of her as her health declines. Sadly, her stepmother and stepsisters think that means personal servant.. Until one day her grandmother decides to play fairly grandmother and sends Charlotte off to "ball" a costume ball to be exact. Where she meets the most delicious man and chooses to have a night to remember..Ash Marlborough has it all, his own successful company, tons of money and fame.. What he doesn't have is a woman he can trust. When he meets his "princess" at a costume ball he wants more than just one night. He wants forever. Instead he gets left holding the shoe.. Fortunately, his company is looking for a new hire and Charlotte walks in...Yes, I know this story has been done.. but Ms Munro makes it fun! Ash adores Charlotte, admires her talent, appreciates her wit.. yeah I want one of those.. Charlotte on the other hand doesn't trust.. She has been abused most of her life by the steps.. and aside from her grandmother she has no reason to believe in anyone.In a way this book could have been named after the ball. I mean what happens when Prince Charming finds the girl and she isn't ready for romance? Ash does everything he can to make Charlotte's life better and yet her family steps in with the desire to destroy her at every opportunity. There were some heartbreaking moments when her steps betrayed her. She was totally blindsided by their behavior.. They were beautifully written, spiteful, jealous, greedy, malicious... yeah perfect...I know this was a story that has been told over and over again and yet Ms Munro does it with with and creativity.. a fun fast read that has you cheering for the prince and booing at the wicked ones.. A great readShauniThis review is based on the ARC of One Night of Misbehavior provided by netgalley