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birdloveranne's review against another edition
2.0
I am going to try and finish it today, which shouldn't be hard, as I am scanning/skimming/skipping large chunks of text and just reading dialogue in many places.
samnreader's review
5.0
Here's the second 400+ page book I've picked up thinking, just gotta get through this first.
And again...I read a lot today. Generally, they don't make them like this anymore. A meandering complex plot, a hint of a forbidden dynamic, and lordy time to develop. IT's just the best old school-ish has to offer in romance all wrapped up in a silver bundle. Super charming principals and dimensional villains-just good stuff.
Looking forward to more of Williamson's books.
And again...I read a lot today. Generally, they don't make them like this anymore. A meandering complex plot, a hint of a forbidden dynamic, and lordy time to develop. IT's just the best old school-ish has to offer in romance all wrapped up in a silver bundle. Super charming principals and dimensional villains-just good stuff.
Looking forward to more of Williamson's books.
teaandbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
A long story that made me sigh at times due to the H&H unable to get their HEA when *I* wanted it, but I truly loved both characters. Yes, there is a lot of heartache in this novel, but also a lot of love and passion. I liked that this was a solid story in a different vein than the 'normal' romance story; that being the Hero was trying to fulfill his vision and dream of a world of steam engines and railroads. He was full of honor and pride and duty. The heroine was full of love, patience and sacrifice. Both very good for each other!
Very much worth taking the time to read and enjoy!
Very much worth taking the time to read and enjoy!
melissad75's review
4.0
You know that line in the Carly Simon song about how melodrama doesn't make her weep anymore? Well, I guess it does still make me weep. Or at least get a little teary-eyed. This book was an emotional roller-coaster ride, featuring six years of heartwrenching drama for the hero and heroine before their HEA. I enjoyed it a lot.
Penelope Williamson is a really good writer. She and Patricia Gaffney have been my best discoveries of the year by far. Both make me feel wrung out and emotionally exhausted by the time I finish their books. I mean this as a huge compliment! Nothing beats having the heart ripped out of you by a long, sweeping, well-written historical romance. Unlike Carly, I have got time for the pain. ;)
Penelope Williamson is a really good writer. She and Patricia Gaffney have been my best discoveries of the year by far. Both make me feel wrung out and emotionally exhausted by the time I finish their books. I mean this as a huge compliment! Nothing beats having the heart ripped out of you by a long, sweeping, well-written historical romance. Unlike Carly, I have got time for the pain. ;)
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