Book Description:
He thinks she is a rare beauty. She knows he is charming on paper. Both
hope for romance, but when letters are no longer enough, Clara must face
the truth and decide whether to let go of pride or protect her heart.
For
the first time in her life, Clara Everton has done something truly
improper. She has written to a gentleman she hardly knows, simply to
avoid an unwanted marriage proposal and perhaps to prove to herself that
her first London season was not such a disappointment after all. As one
letter grows into many and her feelings for James Thayne deepen, Clara
begins to wonder whether a letter is as innocent a thing as she once
thought. Meeting Mr. Thayne in person shakes her hopes, and she must
reconcile herself to the unexpected truth. Yet, as circumstances
continue to bring them together, Clara can't help but question whether
opening her heart to Mr. Thayne is riskier than protecting it.
Review:
This story started out leaving me guessing, and kept me guessing right up to the very end. This was really three smaller stories wrapped up in one, which at times was a bit much. Most of it was focused on Clara and Mr. Thane, and for the most part, I liked both of them, with one minor exception. They were absolutely horrible at communicating with each other. They could have cleared up so many misunderstandings if they had just taken the time to actually talk to each other. I did find their initial predicament somewhat amusing, although I guarantee I wouldn't have if it happened to me. The other two side stories with Francis and Mr. Shaw did end up playing a part in the end, but I'm not convinced they were really necessary. Well, Mr Shaw's probably was, but the story still would have worked well without spending as much time on Francis.
About the Author:
As soon as Shelly Powell was old enough to write, she was crafting stories to share with family and friends. Her earliest works featured princesses and mermaids, which she willingly portrayed on the makeshift stages of home and school. Although her interests have expanded since then, she still finds writing to be a thrilling process and a unique way to connect with others. Shelly loves a happy ending but also believes in happy beginnings. She hopes to write many stories in the years to come. Shelly enjoys running, yoga, drawing, and spending time with her sweet husband and amazing kids
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