Review: Maid to Be Mine
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 09 19, 2012
I have never given a one star review to a book but this one came very close and was bumped up to a two star only because I liked the surprise twist at the end to the traditional Cinderella story. I hate to sound harsh but I must be honest and give my true feelings in my reviews or there would be no point in writing them. Everything was a bit over-the-top in this Cinderella story. The characters of Georgiana, the stepmother and especially Roland (who was constantly picking his nose or drooling) were so ridiculous they were unbelievable! I know this is a fairy tale but it was even too much for that genre. Also, the story itself and the conduct of the characters was not true to the time period at all which I would not have a problem with except it is stated in the title as a Regency story. Lord Charmington and Cynthia's first meeting would have been scandalous in that time period and no Earl would ever have said those things and not been thought of as a rake especially by a well-bred lady. Her stepmother would never have put her out without facing much embarrassment and damage to her own reputation in society.  I'm so glad I got this one for free on my Kindle and would not recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Regency romance.