Review: Sweet Characters -  Underdeveloped Story
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
Sweet story about Lady Lillian St. James (Lilly), the young daughter of a duke, who finds work as a cook's assistant in the home of Dominic, the Earl of Redwick, while she's in hiding due to a family scandal - her stepfather has been charged with treason. Unbeknownst to Lilly, Dominic has been tasked with finding Lady Lillian and recovering a diamond necklace purported to be in her possession.  However, when he runs into "Lilly" in his kitchen, he has no idea that she's Lady Lillian - he only knows her as his cook's assistant. Thus, the foundation for their acquaintance, attraction and ensuing romance.There's also a couple of villains who are totally forgettable since they're never much of a threat to anyone. Overall, this is a very simple story and I doubt that it will engage those whose minds are hungry for slightly more challenging fare.  Although I did enjoy some parts of the book, the story line just seemed underdeveloped.  Even so, some of the minor characters do have some potential including Chance, Dominic's best friend and Olivia, one of Lilly's best friends.  Then there's also Devon Brentton, Viscount Wilhelm, and Lady Lydia Covvington.  So, it seems we are set up for the second book in this series - Sweet Torture (Fated for Love) which I understand will be Devon's and Lydia's story.So, perhaps I will give the next book a read also. It's always good to give new authors a couple of chances while they perfect their craft.