Review: Please, I can't wait for the next in the series!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 19, 2011
Bernard Derkland's father has strongly been urged him to find a wife. He knows he must start looking, but so far no one has caught his eye, and his father's recommendations find a lot to be desired. When he goes to Wyckford Heath Hall, he meets the lovely Joanna of Swerthmore. She is angelically beautiful with a type a wary innocence that enchants him. He instantly makes the decision that he wants her for himself.Joanna finds herself conflicted about Bernard. He is handsome and seems so gentle, something she has seen little of in her married life. Her husband is a brutal man, and has abused her from the beginning. Can this visitor truly be as gentle and kind as he appears to be?Bernard finds out quickly that Joanna is married to Lord Ralf, the Lord of Wyckford, and wants to call him out for the bruises he saw on Joanna's arms. He knows a cruel man when he sees one, and Ralf becomes his enemy over spilled ale on the man's tunic.This story is a wonderful one. The gentle hero and the angelic beauty make for some very fine romance. I just wish it had been longer! I rate it 4 1/2 stars. A nice way to spend your time while eating lunch, or to read between doing loads of laundry. Enjoy. Very highly recommended.