4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Portman's books and "The
Chase" does not disappoint. Michael Rosevear was born on the wrong side of
the blanket and even though he is a recognized son, he is not close to his
father. He manages a distant estate in Yorkshire, but must make his way to
London when he is summoned by his father who has found a bride for him. If
Michael wants the estate to finally be his, he must do as he is told. Juliana
Crawford is running away from an abusive father and begs a ride to London from
Michael even though it is most inappropriate for a young woman to do so. The
mystery surrounding the young woman is more than Michael can let go.
Ms. Portman has a flair for teasing out the backgrounds for
both Michael and Juliana. The growing attraction between these two was
well-done and their romance was believable. The twists and turns in the book
kept me turning the pages to the end. I only have a slight criticism in that I
would have liked more of Michael and Juliana in the epilogue instead of
Beadwell women. That chapter seemed a bit out of place in the story, but it was
still a satisfying ending to the story.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and
honest review.
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