Review: Loved This Book - Writing Was Superb!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2014
Often, after I have read a massive Epic Fantasy novel, I need to relax my mind and read a sweet historical romance novella.  This book fit the bill quite nicely.  Although it was longer than many novellas, it was just the right length to read before I fell asleep, even as the words served to put some sweetness into my mind as I lay my head upon my pillow.Amy has served as Jonathan's daughter's governess for several years.  As a matter of fact, both Amy and Jonathan were introduced in "Lady Eve's Indiscretion" and Eve and Deene's characters are revived in this book which was a pleasant addition to the storyline.  Jonathan, a wealthy Cit, was formerly married to Deene's sister, who passed away some years ago and he has apparently been slowly falling in love with Amy over the course of time even as he healed from the loss of his wife.Now that Jonathan is no longer grieving, he is presented with the problem of how to go about wooing a lady who is currently in his employment. Indeed, Amy is the daughter of a deceased viscount who is having to work in order to provide income for herself and her two younger sisters. When she reaches the ripe old age of 28, she will inherit substantial funds, although this knowledge has apparently been withheld from her until her somewhat creepy cousin decides to track her down with the intention of marrying her.  According to her cousin, they have been betrothed for some years during which time he sowed his wild oats and now wants Amy so he can have full use of her funds in order to pay for the upkeep of his current mistress and the lifestyle which he has enjoyed in the past.The cousin, is however, a little too late because by the time he enters the picture, Jonathan and Amy have fully realized their love and feelings for one another.  How can they get Amy out of the predicament she finds herself in?  If she backs out of the betrothal, she might damage the reputation of her family - actually her sisters - because she doesn't give a fig about her own.  She only wants Jonathan.  All is not lost as Jonathan and Deene, with the help of some other characters you will recognize from Ms. Burrowe's books join in to make sure Jonathan and Amy will have their HEA.Five Stars for the awesome writing. This book was an altogether enjoyable story with very likeable characters. Jonathan's thoughts as portrayed by Ms. Burrowes reminded me a lot of Carla Kelly's writing.  Since Ms. Kelly is one of my top five favorite authors, this is meant to be a major compliment.  Thank you Ms. Burrowes for a well-written novella.