Review: Review posted at Everybody Needs a Little Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2011
The Debutante's Dilemma by Elyse Mady* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*The Debutante's Dilemma takes us back to a time where carnal relations aren't discussed much less a consideration for marriage.  The only reason for a marriage match was for both families to profit.  That wasn't a good enough reason for Miss Cecilia Hastings though.  The talk of the ton, she is a delight to have at any event.  She is not only beautiful but well educated and well spoken too.Her parents have a loving relationship but she doesn't sense any passion between them.  She wants more for herself than to be used to gain land or money; she wants to experience it all.  She has not one but two suitors that have asked for her hand in marriage.  They are both handsome but as different as night and day.Both Jeremy and Richard have fallen in love with Cecilia and have asked for her hand in marriage; each without the other knowing who their intended was.  They have been friends since childhood and both are concerned that the marriage to Cecilia will ruin their friendship.Cecilia devises a way to test their commitment and sends out a note requesting their presence.  She was surprised when they both showed up and she got more than she bargained for.  Once the door was opened, there was no way she could go back.  She knew what she had to do.The characters were interesting and had depth.  They helped pull you into the story and keep you interested.  I think in this case the trio of main characters worked well and added to the story, rather than take away from it.  My only complaint was you never find out which of the two suitors she chooses.  The author does give you a glimpse of Cecilia's life a year later but alas still no clue to who her husband is.Overall I really liked The Debutante's Dilemma and give it 4 Flaming Hearts.