Review: A Sham of a Regency
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
Have you ever watched a high school play set in the past? The kids do their darndest to make it work, but due to their lack of expericence it just doesn't quite fly. This book reminded me of a bunch of high school kids dressing up in Regency clothing and attempting to act out a Regency Romance. The Haughty Lord was a bit too snobby and aloof to relate to, the Fiesty Independent Heronine behaved too much like a two year old to enjoy. The whole scenario was contrived - seriously, how many maidens would have been ruined had someone rescued them from an obvious rape scenario which was clearly not their fault? I would be willing to bet the house money on the fact that probably no one in Regency England seriously considered what their "relationship" was. I nearly put the book aside forever when the Heroine bit the Hero's tongue mid-kiss just to show him who was boss. But I stumbled through and found them all a whole like likeable about half-way through the book. Obviously the author researched the period but she just didn't quite deliver the true feel. If you are not a historical purist, or a Jane Austin fan you'll probably enjoy this read. Otherwise, read the preview and decide if you are going to adore it.