Summary from goodreads: Unlikely romance is sometimes just an inconvenient marriage away
Charlotte Beck may be entering adulthood, but she can’t seem to keep to her stubborn, independent spirit from bucking social protocol. Fed up with her behavior, Charlotte’s father Daniel pressures her to settle into a nice marriage despite knowing she is set on going to college. Then Daniel sees Charlotte with the handsome but annoying English astronomer Alex Hambly, and everything changes.
Though Alex and Charlotte can barely stand one another, Daniel offers them a deal they can’t refuse: if they agree to marry, he will save Alex’s family from financial ruin and grant Charlotte the freedom to go to college. Reluctantly the couple agrees, but in private they plot to annul the marriage as soon as possible.
But when Alex’s feelings change and he refuses to dissolve their contract, will Charlotte find a way out of her vows? Or will she discover that maybe this marriage isn’t so inconvenient after all?
I am a sucker for a good historical romance, and this fits the bill. And when you add in a strong woman and a handsome viscount, this book is exactly what I would love to read on a crisp winter evening.
I thought the writing of the book was fantastic. I have never read anything by this particular author, but I certainly will be looking for more by her in the future. The characters were what you would expect, and the story was what you would want it to be. However, there is a plot twist right towards the end of the story that gives it exactly the conclusion you would want.
From a Christian perspective, I was somewhat disappointed with the lack of spirituality in the book. Yes, faith is mentioned and featured at times, and it is certainly not contrived. But I wish that the personal faith of the characters had played more a role in their daily lives. At least I did not have to read profanity or sex scenes, and the romance was not too overdone either.
There are some truly humorous scenes. The exchanges between the primary characters are worth the read entirely. So nice to read a sweet historical romance!
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my review. I was not financially compensated in any way, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bestselling author Kathleen Y’Barbo is a multiple Carol Award and RITA nominee and author of more than ninety books with almost two million copies of her books in print in the US and abroad. A tenth-generation Texan and certified paralegal, she has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award as well a Reader’s Choice Award and several Top Picks by Romantic Times magazine. She is a member of ACFW, Novelists Inc., and the Texas Bar Association Paralegal Division.
Kathleen celebrated her fifteenth year as a published author by receiving the Romantic Times Inspirational Romance Book of the Year Award for her historical romantic suspense Sadie’s Secret, a Secret Lives of Will Tucker novel. Her novels celebrate life, love and the Lord—and whenever she can manage it, her home state of Texas. Next year is her twentieth year as a published author, and also will be the year when her total number of published books exceeds 100.
Recent releases include The Alamo Bride,The Pirate Bride and My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas.
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2 Comments
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The chemistry between your characters leaps off the page, making their love story utterly irresistible.
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I reviewed this book too and also enjoyed it. Great review! Hugs and have a great week!!! :O)
