Hello my lovely book bees!
Let's dive right in shall we? I've never really been one for romance. In fact, most of the time I steer clear of books that have the word romance on the cover or are in the romance genre. Don't get me wrong, if I'm reading a book that happens to have romance in it (like Divergent), I don't mind, in fact I swoon! But it seems that books marketed 'romance' are raunchy and inappropriate. They are unwholesome and you seem to see a lot of half naked guys on the covers. But that's why I like Shadow Mountain Publishing's Proper Romance genre (I have yet to find a book from this publisher that disappoints - seriously, will I ever stop singing their praises....probably not). The Proper Romance genre means that all of the romance books will be wholesome, not raunchy, and theirs nothing inherently scandalous or inappropriate in them. I find that refreshing, don't you? In a world that hypersexualizes females, it's great to read something from a category that gives romance a real meaning. That gives women and men their dignity back. I appreciate that 100% and I know that whenever I pick up a book from the Proper Romance category at Shadow Mountain Publishing, I know that I'm getting a good book with a wholesome and inspiring romance. Now, about the book itself. I got serious Pride and Prejudice vibes - the 2005 movie (with Keira Knightley) not the book - and I love that. I have a low key obsession with books like Little Women, and the movie version of Pride and Prejudice. Something about those time periods calls to me. I love the aesthetic of it all. And so I absolutely love that this book is placed in one of those old time settings. Even more, I love that the two protagonists can't stand each other at first and then fall in love, all while trying to help their siblings vie for a rich man. Honestly, what's not to love? They have a sort of competition, both fueled by unmitigated needs, yet end up becoming vulnerable to each other in their struggles and in an unforeseen set of events, end up confessing their love and being together despite the odds. I couldn't get enough. If you like historical fiction, romance, or both, this book is definitely for you. It's 100% safe for Christians, and thus definitely safe for any person of the general populace. Even strict parents should have trouble finding much wrong with this book, but feel free to read it for yourself first. You'll enjoy it as much as your teenage daughter will. And it's a light read, didn't take me too long at all. So if you have some time (which you should since it's summer and we're in the middle of a pandemic), or you're bored, this book is bound to light up your days! Go for it!!! Extra Links:
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