Review: Loved Lady Caroline from the very beginning!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2013
Full review is at my blog: Love Saves the WorldLove Conquers All. Lady Caroline believes this maxim wholeheartedly but she's having a hard time convincing Ronan of its truth. Ronan has had a difficult life, a life so full of calamitous instances that has led him to believe that he is unworthy/undeserving of any sort of happiness or reward.Ronan has had a sad upbringing -- and Delilah Marvelle touches on issues of abuse and neglect in a very poignant and sympathetic manner. But Ronan has an enduring spirit -- and part of it was nurtured because of his friendship with Caroline. He thought he was saving her from her loneliness and isolation and never thought that she was also saving him from his own problems.I loved Caroline from the first moment. She's an unconventional heroine: plain speaking and forthright. (And she has an unusual hobby: she catalogs dirty words and hopes to make a dictionary. (loc 165) Even at 13, she had an incredible sense of confidence and intelligence and, during her conversations with Ronan, she was a wonderful mix of precocious and innocence.When she finally came of age, she gained self-possession and maturity. But, despite everything that had happened to her (her parents' estrangement, her father's death, etc), she never lost her vibrance and optimism.And I loved how she pursued Ronan. She was clear about her intentions but was never pushy. And she did it with a sense of humor. ^_^"I'm getting married in June," she added.His gaze jerked to hers. "To who?" It was almost a demand, not a question.It gave her hope. She brought her hands together, trying to keep herself and her voice calm. "To you, of course. You didn't think my affections for you have changed since we last saw each other? In fact, I consider myself more passionate now than I was then. Which means, you don't stand a chance. By June, you'll be mine. I guarantee it."His expression stilled and grew serious.- loc 764 - 774...I'm glad that Delilah Marvelle decided to revisit The School of Gallantry and to tell the stories of the students of that school. A Lady of Pleasure showcases Marvelle's unique voice and vision in romance novels. This is another daring story with bold and vivid characters.Disclosure: I requested for a review copy of this book from the author. Thank you to Delilah Marvelle for the opportunity. Yes, this is an honest review.