Review: Hot and steamy, sweet and romantic novella
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 9, 2013
This novella was about Miss Daphne Hayward and how she handles the consequences of her venturing into the wrong room one fateful night. The course of her future is forever changed when she inadvertently "meets" Ashton Fitzgerald. She thinks that she is in love with another man, the man whose room she thought she was going in to but Ashton, who also mistakenly believed it was his mistress visiting him in the dark that night, is smitten and makes it his mission to win Daphne's heart.I haven't read a historical novella for a long time and I had almost forgotten why I was so obsessed with them back then. Well Kate McKinley has reminded me why, and I am so pleased to renew my love of historical romances. I found this book beautifully written and I remembered why I love the language of this time, so formal on the surface with a hint of wicked passion, but once alone the fires ignite into steamy scenes full of love and intensity.I really loved the characters, particularly Daphne and Ashton. Daphne was a strong-willed young woman who wanted to be loved wholeheartedly. She was not afraid of voicing her feelings and was confident in what she wanted out of a relationship. Ashton was all male, setting his sights on the lovely Daphne and I really felt the way that he had fallen completely head over heels for her, realising the connection that they have is a once in a lifetime occurrence.For me, the novella was really well paced and at no time did I feel rushed or as if I had missed anything. I think the epilogue was perfect and when I turned the last page I was left very satisfied.I will definitely be reading more of Kate McKinley's books.