Sweet Bargain

Bel and Nicholas are wonderful characters. She has a stubborn streak but underneath is a very loving person. He appears very arrogant but underneath the handsome cold facade lies a gangly uncertain soul. They are opposites in many ways. Bel's large family overwhelms the solitary man with none. She is expressive and Nick is hesitant to talk about his feelings and supposed shortcomings. But the "sweet bargain" of kisses takes them to the edge of desire and a compromising position. Can this forced marriage work? The letters Bel writes to her brother Tom who is away at war are a nice and different touch. Bel's family and Nick's friend and groom, Farre are wonderful characters. The villain Mr. Darlington is unlikable as a villain should be. A wonderful read! The first chapter seemed a little slow and choppy to me, but after that it was smooth and flowing. Enjoy it!

OK, I'm not a big reader of romances in general. So many are poorly written and painful to read. This book is a big exception. I couldn't put it down. The characters are very believable and you care what happens to them.