Review: True to Life Heroine
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2014
This is yet another story full of humanly flawed characters from Diana Bold. She doesn't shy away from hurtful emotions in her stories, which I absolutely love about her books. She makes you believe that these people could exist in the real world--in fact I believe I know a few of them.As the daughter of a duke, Natalia knows that she must someday do her duty and marry where her father commands. However, this has not stopped her from dreaming about a war hero who seems to be nothing like the men of society--who only see her large dowry when they look at her. She has built up the reputation as a cold lady who follows her own strict rule of not allowing two dances to the same gentleman at a ball. In reality, she doesn't wish to encourage any man who she knows will not meet with her father's approval. Dylan is the unloved, unwanted second son of an earl. Having sold his commission, he is down on funds and sees no harm in participating in a silly wager--get a cold fish of a girl to dance with him twice. Only the girl is warm and kind and seems to see through him like no one else ever cared to. He never counted on losing his heart but he may have just wagered more than he bargained to lose.I could totally relate to Natalia--who feared being wanted for something other than herself. She had flaws just like any girl. She was insecure, had a heartfelt desire to be wanted, a hard time forgiving and was perhaps a little immature in her daydreams. But all of that is real. The same could be said with all of Diana's heros'. I just started reading her books recently. I've found again and again that she writes all of them with the same passion and dedication. To be as true to life as possible. No cookie cutter, perfect do-no-wrong hero for her! He must be a Man. With a Man's flaws and insecurities. Which is why you are sure to see me searching for the next Diana Bold book I can get my hands on. I can't get enough of her stories.