Review: Give me more!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2013
I had read the first book in this series "The Reluctant Debutante" (loved it!) and then grabbed the fourth book. For an author to keep the pace, excitement and reader interest through four books of a series takes skill and talent. This was a wonderful story of a spoilt young girl drawing on her spirit, impetuosity and talents to unveil the strong, admirable woman beneath. I applauded the inclusion of Jasmine using her brain and fashion expertise to start her own business at a time when only the most intrepid women were demanding a role outside of the home. My attraction to the heroine grew as she became more enamoured with a lowly stable boy despite being urged to choose wealth and standing over mere love. Parr was a compelling hero with a delicious mix of integrity and passion. The setting was beautifully depicted and the time period well-researched to give the reader a real sense of being in nineteenth century New York. I am now a proud devotee of Becky Lower historical romances.