Review: I know it's only a novella, but still...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2012
Just because a story is short doesn't mean the reader has to be short changed.  This story just wasn't up to par with the author's others.Too little dialogue, too little story line, too much (can't believe I'm saying this) action of the bedroom variety.The premise was so promising--a stiff, proper gentleman quietly desires the friend of his younger brother than lives on the neighboring estate.  She's wild and impetuous and fond of wearing breeches.  Her older brother wants to scare her into acting like a young lady and less of a hoyden by having her kidnapped and held for ransom by a "highwayman."This story is best rid by skimming---then move on to part 2, "Hot Under the Collar" a MUCH better, much more developed and much more heartwarming story.