taisie22's review
3.0
Mary Winters and Nick Stanton contract a secret marriage just before he leaves for Waterloo. Seven years later we find Mary acting as governess to Nick's son, having given him away when Nick doesn't come to find her after the war. There's a LOT that happens before they reach their HEA (no spoilers).
I was surprised at some of the reviews as I thought the hero and heroine behaved appropriately after their separation. They had a lot to overcome and it took a while, so I didn't think either was particularly out of character. My biggest problem is that there were plenty of various events crammed into this story, and it became a bit much for me. There's smuggling, kidnappings, attempted rape, attempted murder, shootings, and so on. A small matter, but I really didn't understand why everyone, including Nick, calls her Mary Winters even after their marriage. It bugged me after a while.
All in all, an okay and quick read.
I was surprised at some of the reviews as I thought the hero and heroine behaved appropriately after their separation. They had a lot to overcome and it took a while, so I didn't think either was particularly out of character. My biggest problem is that there were plenty of various events crammed into this story, and it became a bit much for me. There's smuggling, kidnappings, attempted rape, attempted murder, shootings, and so on. A small matter, but I really didn't understand why everyone, including Nick, calls her Mary Winters even after their marriage. It bugged me after a while.
All in all, an okay and quick read.
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