A review by turophile
A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 A very early story from Ms. Balaogh, repackaged in digital.   Though I often enjoy her early signet romances, this one was a little more difficult for me.  It’s a marriage of forced convenience.  The hero is on the brink of financial ruin and agrees to marry Eleanor, who’s lovely, only to satisfy his debts.  He’s kind of a jerk and it takes a while for him to get beyond it.  Don’t need to read this one again. 3/5