Review: Forever Winter...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2013
Initial Reaction: I don't typically enjoy historical romances but color me surprised when I enjoyed this short and sweet tale.Rating's Breakdown:-Quality of writing: Good-Pace: Even and easy-Characters: For a short story, I thought they were well thought as were their motivations-Plot development: Good and concise-Story line: Clever and well thought out-Enjoyability: Very enjoyableMy Thoughts:This book was provided by the author for an honest review.Forever Winter opens with Susanna Lorican, daughter of Baron Alban and Lady Marie Lorican, preparing for her wedding supposedly occurring later in the day. But, fate, with her fickle ways, puts several obstacles in Susanna and her fiancé's, Lord Camden Beckinworth, way. A snow storm. An absent wedding gown. A hurt reverend. As each obstacle presents itself, Susanna drowns deeper and deeper in despair. It is only Camden's presence and reassurance that buoys her spirits and allows her to press on despite the obstacles. However, Susanna's greatest obstacle comes in the form of a nefarious family member who threatens to destroy her on her most precious day. But thankfully, love does indeed conquer all.As I mentioned in my initial reaction, I don't typically read historical romances unless a hunky kilt-wearing Highlander is involved. :) However, I really enjoyed this short story. Although it was set during England's Victorian era it was not heavily laden with the speech of the period. Readers like me will enjoy Forever Winter because of Daulton's easy writing style.I also appreciated the characters and their personalities. Although Susanna initially came across as spoiled and entitled, her caring heart shines through in her concern for the servant's children and the reverend's well-being. And who wouldn't love a reformed rake like Camden *le sigh*.I was pleased with the family dynamic that was woven throughout the story. Susanna with her parents and her siblings and Camden with her parents. Sadly, Susanna never did repair her broken relationship with her oldest sister, Deandra, but it was nice to see her forge a closer bond with her sister Beatrix.And the epilogue...just too sweet for words.