Emmeline thought that Simon was going to propose to her, but he bailed on her at the last minute. Now both of them have been given ultimatums to find a spouse this season or else. Simon needs money, Emmeline doesn't have a large enough dowry. The problem is they are in love with each other, but there is a black mark against Simon and Emmeline would rather not get married if she can't have Simon.
There are several interesting characters who flesh out the movement of the plot--Aunts for both Simon and Emmeline feel that they have a say in what happens in their niece's or nephew's lives, even to the point of choosing spouses for their charges.
Pepper Basham writes compelling novels that grasp the reader from the very first pages all the way through to the end. She seems to know what her readers want and delivers with a flourish. I love the way she puts a plot together and her settings are spot on for the story she is telling.
Four Strong Stars.
My Thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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