I gave this book 2.5 out of 5 stars. This was quite the disappointment. I expected there to be a certain amount of instalove, but it was just too much for me. There have been times when I have seen instalove done well, but that was not the case here. Their feelings often baffled me and the unreality of it pulled me out of the story and prevented real connection to the characters. On top of that, the look at being a governess of the time was not authentic. There were hints of truth about what it meant to be a governess in those times, but it was never really shown in Lucy’s experiences (even if in her own perception). Add to that the introduction of James with his PTSD which is basically cured through love and his beginning an apprenticeship in a craft/ trade where within a month he is building a name for himself. All of these unrealistic circumstances built on top of each other to diminish my enjoyment of the work.
I do like that this was a clean and sweet romance. And who doesn’t like a love that conquers all challenges placed in its way (even if a bit unrealistic)? There is a nice element of faith in it, if a bit less than I personally like to see. This is a quick and light read that might be good for a pick me up, but not when seeking quality writing.
Overall it is just a very predictable, unrealistic and bland historical love story.
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