Review: More Traditional Romance Than Others In The Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
HER PRODIGAL PASSION is the fourth book in the Mayhem in Mayfair series.  It is the story of Paul Fines, the brother of Percy from HER WANTON WAGER.  Paul almost destroyed himself with gambling and alcohol after losing the woman that he loved.  He is now beginning to rebuild his life.  Charity Sparkler has known Paul for years.  He is her best friend's brother.  Charity has loved Paul for years but he has barely noticed her.  At a house party, Paul begins to notice Charity as both are searching for meaning in their lives.  Caught in a compromising situation, the two end up married but have to work out their life together.I liked this book.  It was more traditional than the other books in the series.  The other books were very, very hot.  This book was more subdued.  Paul and Charity are both people who have been damaged by the expectations of others.  Both are dismissed by others and have internalized a negative self image.  As a result, their marriage is very difficult because they each expect to be disappointed.  There are many misunderstandings that harm their marriage.  At times, I became frustrated by the inability of these characters to trust one another but I also understood that this was a part of their characters and journey.  They each needed to realize that they were worthy of their relationship.I also enjoyed seeing the couples from the previous books in the series.  While it is not necessary to have read the previous books in the series, I think fans of the series will like this book better because it ties up the story from the previous books.