Helpful Score: 2
As one who doesn't read much historical romance, and has never read anything by Lisa Kleypas before, I was very surprised to like this book. While not quite perfect, it's a very well written and highly entertaining.
Amelia has assumed a responsibility for all of her siblings following the death of their parents. This includes a wayward older brother and four younger sisters, each charming and unique. In addition her family includes an adopted brother of sorts, Merripen. The story begins when she and Merripen go looking for her elder brother in a gentleman's club and she meets Cam Rowen, a wealthy man of gypsy origins. The attraction between the two begins and flourishes further when Cam and Amelia encounter each other again at the home of a mutual acquaintance. Amelia is fiercely independent and burdened with the responsibility of family, seeing no place in her life for a husband. Cam on the other hand has been longing for freedom from wealth and society. Yet they are drawn to one another--and soon come to need one another permanently.
I really loved the style of Kleypas' writing. The plot is well paced. There's a great deal of wit and charm, but some somber moments as well. The characters stand out as unique and memorable. More importantly they are likable. The chemistry between Cam and Amelia is electric. My only complaint was that I would have liked a little more background on some of the characters, the entire Hathaway family really. I suspect we will learn more in future books, however.
Amelia has assumed a responsibility for all of her siblings following the death of their parents. This includes a wayward older brother and four younger sisters, each charming and unique. In addition her family includes an adopted brother of sorts, Merripen. The story begins when she and Merripen go looking for her elder brother in a gentleman's club and she meets Cam Rowen, a wealthy man of gypsy origins. The attraction between the two begins and flourishes further when Cam and Amelia encounter each other again at the home of a mutual acquaintance. Amelia is fiercely independent and burdened with the responsibility of family, seeing no place in her life for a husband. Cam on the other hand has been longing for freedom from wealth and society. Yet they are drawn to one another--and soon come to need one another permanently.
I really loved the style of Kleypas' writing. The plot is well paced. There's a great deal of wit and charm, but some somber moments as well. The characters stand out as unique and memorable. More importantly they are likable. The chemistry between Cam and Amelia is electric. My only complaint was that I would have liked a little more background on some of the characters, the entire Hathaway family really. I suspect we will learn more in future books, however.
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