3 of 5 stars
Christian Bainbridge is the
most sought after watchmaker in England. He believes everything has its place
and order is paramount. Love is messy and disordered and he wants no part of it
since he lost his heart at 15 to a maid who worked in his cousin's house. When
he travels to Devon house to repair the duke's timepiece, he's astounded to
find that young maid that held his heart hostage for years was working at Devon
House. Raine is happy to have secured a position in Devon house and is not
willing to do anything to jeopardize that, not even for the handsome watchmaker
who professes his love for her.
This is a sweet little story
that has no conflict except for Raine's reluctance to become involved with
Christian. I'm not usually a fan of the insta-love trope, but this novella had
a little twist with Christian pining for Raine for 10 years. However,
everything happens way too quickly. One moment Raine is refusing Christian and
the next day she is declaring she is in love with him. While the writing is
well done, it is over much too soon. I wished the author had made the book
longer so we could get to know Raine better.
I voluntarily read an
advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
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