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A review by diaryofthebookdragon
And Then She Fell by Stephanie Laurens
3.0
Henrietta is a 29-year old and happy about it. But she is not called spinster or something like it. No she has much cooler nickname 'The Matchbreaker'. Why? Because, she uses connections and associations of her powerful family, Cynster clan, to help young women who are courted by men with questionable motives. Henrietta helps them find out what they suitors have in mind and should the match be made ... or broken.
But everyone makes mistakes. And when Henrietta too quickly judges her brother's best friend James Glossup, she has to make it up to him - by finding him a suitable bride. Except the more time James spends with Henrietta, he's more inclined 'to give love a try'. "Who knew? It might suit him?"
The romance between Henrietta and James is sweet. I was afraid that it's going to turn into one of those irritating types where they love each other secretly but they are too stupid or afraid to talk about it until the end of the book.
But no, after just enough tension and interesting turns James and Henrietta admit their love for each other. The rest of the book is devoted to solving the mystery they got entangled with. Honestly, this book should be labeled romantic-suspense not historical romance. That's why the low rating from me - I don't like these type of plots.
But if you like historical suspense novels, this is a good one. I could not guess what is happening until the end.
And Then She Fell is also a treat for Stephanie Laurens fans because a lot of characters from previous Cynster series books will make an appearance here to help out.
My rating: 3 average stars
I recommend this book to fans of: historical suspense romance novels and of course to Cynster series or Stephanie Laurens fans.
Disclaimer: I was given a free eBook by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for a honest review.
But everyone makes mistakes. And when Henrietta too quickly judges her brother's best friend James Glossup, she has to make it up to him - by finding him a suitable bride. Except the more time James spends with Henrietta, he's more inclined 'to give love a try'. "Who knew? It might suit him?"
The romance between Henrietta and James is sweet. I was afraid that it's going to turn into one of those irritating types where they love each other secretly but they are too stupid or afraid to talk about it until the end of the book.
But no, after just enough tension and interesting turns James and Henrietta admit their love for each other. The rest of the book is devoted to solving the mystery they got entangled with. Honestly, this book should be labeled romantic-suspense not historical romance. That's why the low rating from me - I don't like these type of plots.
But if you like historical suspense novels, this is a good one. I could not guess what is happening until the end.
And Then She Fell is also a treat for Stephanie Laurens fans because a lot of characters from previous Cynster series books will make an appearance here to help out.
My rating: 3 average stars
I recommend this book to fans of: historical suspense romance novels and of course to Cynster series or Stephanie Laurens fans.
Disclaimer: I was given a free eBook by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for a honest review.