Laura T. reviewed on
Helpful Score: 4
Story: 4.5 stars
Romance: 4.5 stars
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
Wow--LOVED IT! This was classic Loretta Chase: romantic, humorous, intriguing plot line.
I was dismayed to find the heroine persona non grata at the opening of the book, but, of course, our hero is just the person to make her the most fashionable lady of the day. I enjoyed the developing romance between Zoe and Marchmont, but the love scenes could have been a bit more detailed for me--that would have earned them a 5.
The story had a few twists and turns that I enjoyed; Ms. Chase's style of writing is vivid and dynamic. The only minor disappointment was the choice of villain. There were quite a few sideline (or exotic eastern) characters that would have been much more interesting and would have earned the story a full 5 as well.
All in all, I NEARLY opted to keep this one on my shelf. But, a number of members have it on their Wish List and I have 130 on my TBR list. Why not make it possible for others to enjoy this book as I have? I hope you (review reader) are one.
Romance: 4.5 stars
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
Wow--LOVED IT! This was classic Loretta Chase: romantic, humorous, intriguing plot line.
I was dismayed to find the heroine persona non grata at the opening of the book, but, of course, our hero is just the person to make her the most fashionable lady of the day. I enjoyed the developing romance between Zoe and Marchmont, but the love scenes could have been a bit more detailed for me--that would have earned them a 5.
The story had a few twists and turns that I enjoyed; Ms. Chase's style of writing is vivid and dynamic. The only minor disappointment was the choice of villain. There were quite a few sideline (or exotic eastern) characters that would have been much more interesting and would have earned the story a full 5 as well.
All in all, I NEARLY opted to keep this one on my shelf. But, a number of members have it on their Wish List and I have 130 on my TBR list. Why not make it possible for others to enjoy this book as I have? I hope you (review reader) are one.
