Review: I loved it....
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2013
I read this book in one day, the story of a young scullery maid who meets a powerful man, while in  desperate situation. His kindness and concern for her is never forgotten and she keeps the fragile connection intact by writing to him, although after a while, her letters are not returned.  As Sophie grows up, in innocence remains intact and she is easily manipulated into becoming a game piece for her boss's quest for matrimony, an offering to an unknown man.The past and present collide in a fiery and heartrendering crash, and the collisions continue throughout the story. A small part of me wished Sophie were not so stubborn, everything she wishes for could be right within her grasp, but she is not listening to what Ash is telling her. That was a little frustrating.I loved this story, I read it on the edge of my seat for the most part, and believing that it was part of a trilogy, was not anticipating an HEA, however the ending did hurt and make me cry and made me wish the second book was here for some much needed relief. Sophie and Ash tore at my heart, more than once.Ms. Anthony, I loved your writing and your characters; their development and interactions. I loved the backdrop of the story and how music is woven into it.  I hope the next installment will be ready soon.Beautiful cover, also.Thank you.