Romance Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoMore and More by Stella Cameron
Warner Books, April, 1999.Paperback, 395 pages.
ISBN: 0446606138.
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At 29, Finch More is considered "on the shelf" in
Regency England. She's made a life for herself as the
co-owner of a shipping firm with her brother, and has
rooms in a former glorious mansion located at 7 Mayfair Square,
along with several other boarders (and a crotchety and
meddling old ghost). When Ross, Viscount Kilrood,
a mysterious and handsome troubleshooter who
takes on commissions for foreign Sultans and the like, becomes
a customer Finch has no idea how her simple
spinster's life will change. Suddenly, mystery,
intrigue and a passionate romance are on the horizon.
More and More is a quirky, passionate historical romance which Cameron fans should adore. The dialogue is crisp and witty, and the passion is fiery. The addition of a meddlesome ghost is quite funny, as are some of the predicaments in which Fitch finds herself. A charming and funny romance which fans should love.
The Wedding Night by Linda Needham
Avon, April, 1999.Paperback, 372 pages.
ISBN: 038079635X.
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In 1858 England, Mairey Faelyn has followed
in the footsteps of her father, a noted Celtic
historian and scholar. Mairey is looking for an ancient
Celtic ornament known as the Willowknot, which
is said to have a map leading to a large silver mine.
Mairey wants to find the Willowknot to spare her
beloved village from the horrors of strip mining.
But she doesn't reckon with Lord Jackson Rushmore,
a leading industrialist who is also looking for the
Willowknot -- to make more profits. Forced to
work for Rushford, Mairey vows to secretly work
against him. But when she falls in love with the handsome
Lord, she is faced with a terrible dilemma: save her
village and destroy her love or find happiness and
betray her family and neighbors.
The Wedding Night is wonderful blend of romance and mystery. The ancient Celtic lore of the Willowknot adds spice to the story, and Mairey is an intelligent heroine who is sure to amuse. Lord Rushmore seems a bit overbearing at first, but as the story unfolds his attitude is more understandable, and he makes for a compelling and passionate hero. Funniest moment: when the reserved Rushford is overwhelmed by Mairey's adorably impish three younger sisters. Highly Recommended.
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