"Excellent storytelling and characterizations"
Most of the Ton would forgive just about anything of the
daughter of a Duke. However, much of the aristocracy feels
her clubfoot makes Lady Anne Peckworth not quite worth her
position in society. Many feel that is why she has been
jilted and is obviously slated for a life of spinsterhood. Race de Vere feels sorry and concerned for Anne when his
friend deserted her for another woman. He decides to
insure that Anne is okay. However, to his amazement, he
finds her not only upbeat, but also quite desirable. As he
encourages Anne to live life to the fullest, he falls in
love with her, but alas he has no title and is beneath her
station. Anne realizes that the third time is the charm as
she is finally in love and refuses to allow Race to hide
his feelings because this round belongs to her. Regency romance fans will not HAZARD any doubt on the
latest Jo Beverly tale as the author as usual comes through
with a marvelous sequel starring one of the more deserving
characters in recent romance novels, Anne. Race brings out
the best in his beloved with his compassionate caring
nature. The story line focuses on the growing love and
relationship between these two nice people who merit a
lifetime of love together though society dictates
otherwise. Fans of a gently warm historical tale focused
on romance will gain immense pleasure from Ms. Beverly's
beautiful book. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted April 25, 2002
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