Review: Good novella works well since H/h attraction has been growing for several years
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2014
Lord Hartfell's sister's behavior is escalating out of control, so he enlists Caroline's assistance to help curb her wildness.  Their conversation about people acting according to their nature is interesting. Because she is a duke's great-grandaughter and has the appropriate social training, Caroline is promoted from housekeeper to Lady Anne's companion.  That throws Lord Hartwell and Caroline together in social situations, which only increases their growing attraction to each other. Caroline has a terrible scar that she won't talk about and Lord Hartwell becomes determined to discover her secret.Spoilers....... I'm not a big fan of books where the heroine becomes the hero's mistress before he declares himself.  This one works a little better because the heroine is literally scarred and assumes she will never marry, so she believes she has nothing to lose and everything to gain by giving herself to a man she loves with all her heart.  She is also well employed and could probably find another position (not as a mistress) if she had to, so I didn't worry about her making herself so vulnerable. Caroline is very strong and capable so you know she'll land on her feet no matter what.  Fortunately, our hero turns out to be honorable, kind and worthy of her love.  ... end spoilers.Jade Lee always writes well, though I don't always like her plots (ie: Wedded in Scandal hero's seduction is almost forced, but Lady's Lessons triolgy is excellent). This book flows well, has good pacing, good balance of dialogue and inner thoughts.  I found Lord Hartwell's sister annoying, but she doesn't make an appearance during the second half of the book so I enjoyed that part more than the first half.  Romance was bolstered by the H/h living in close contact for over two years, so their attraction for one another has been steadily growing and comes to fruition during the novella. Quick, easy read with sweet, satisfying ending.Did you find this review helpful? If so, please vote "yes."