Review: Elizabeth & Robert
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
Jason is making an anniversary necklace for his wife & his father goes into the story of how the Bradford boys make necklaces as a traditional gift. So then the story goes back to the 1800's?? How in the world did I miss that this is a historical romance? Well, even so, it wasn't all that bad. Elizabeth & Robert meet outside in the orange grove at a ball, both escaping the pomp & circumstance of a formal dance. After talking the night away they end their night in a passionate fling - twice! :) But low & behold, Elizabeth & Robert don't realize that they have a sorted history, not recognizing each other after being apart since they were young children. They used to absolutely torment each other when they were younger! So now the fling is forgotten & they are back to teasing each other. The worst part is when Robert decides they have to marry & he is so angry at Elizabeth for keeping a secret about this illicit fling - he plots some very evil things to do to her once he has her trapped & married. Back then Elizabeth would have to get married & the last thing she wanted to do was trap Robert, but he doesn't realize that. Robert finds out that Elizabeth is different - she isn't a rich snob, she is actually sweet & caring & loves to cook which is forbidden for someone of her stature. Robert is also different since he loves to work with his hands with carpentry which is also looked down upon. My favorite part is when their parents want them to annul their marriage & Robert fears that he has lost Elizabeth for good, until she pushes him down on the bed & wishes to quickly consummate their marriage before their parents come back! Also like the scene when Elizabeth is hiding under her desk from Robert's brother but then James mentions he enjoys his mistress because "she uses her mouth" which instantly gives Elizabeth some ideas under that desk! So it is a historical romance but there is plenty of fun passionate sex! Robert ends up being a completely devoted husband, doting on Elizabeth after they make their big move to the United States. He takes stones from every landmark that he & Elizabeth have shared & makes her a necklace which brings us back to the present time.