A review by riannariel
One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny

5.0

I know romance novels are mostly just for enjoyment and (I think) should be regarded lightly, but that also doesn’t mean that the plot and the characters aren’t worthy of being created thoughtfully and have some depth (that is after all what makes these formulaic type novels that romances are work- the heart of the characters and a plot that doesn’t feel rushed or careless). That’s why I’m giving this one 5 stars- I so enjoyed the will-they-won’t-they playfulness of the two characters getting together. There was an honest and plausible reason the characters would have conflict in their story- I sometimes think some romance novels have conflicts that seem a bit of stretch, as if the author is forcing a trope or narrative. I didn’t feel this way at all for this story. I love that each character was on their own journey and crossed paths, I devoured the book waiting for the couple to get together, to figure out their own feelings, fell in love with their relationship and ached for them to resolve their conflict in the end to have a happily ever after. I can’t wait to read the next one!