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A review by takethyme
A Basket of Wishes by Rebecca Paisley
5.0
This book is the reason I love to read romances. It is a heady aroma of words. Rebecca Paisley takes a simple idea that has been done before. This time it is about two adults, one human and one a fairy, that melt with need. Splendor, what a name(!), for she is indeed a splendor. Patient, giving and funny is part of her nature and you love her for it. Jourdian Amberville is the 'Trinity' and our hero. Handsome in looks with a wealth that is unlimited but a personality that reminds me of a well; he is both deep and dark at times. Three traits that heroes in other stories have had but he is the balance to Splendor. If you are like me you'll become frustrated with him but his flaws are necessary to the story. He is the ying to Splendor's yang.
The story's secondary characters are as amusing to read about as our hero and heroine's adventures. 'Delicious', that supplies surprises when you least expect it. Emil (Ms. Paisley's real-life father's name), the cousin, with his sage advice and easy temperament that pull at you. Harmony, Splendor's sister, and her counter-balance. Impatient, often jealous and hurtful but you love her for it. When was the last time you loved a villainous person? Even the household staff are people you will care about. Ms. Paisley draws you into this adult fairy tale and, oh, how much fun you will have reading their story!
The author adds so many infusions of humorous moments that I caught myself grinning or breaking out in laughter when I thought something else might happen. Be sure and read her memories of her Uncle Van before the story starts and you will understand where Ms. Paisley got some of her comical propensities from; the man who made her dare to be the woman she became. A BASKET OF WISHES won the 1995 RRA Best Love and Laughter award and 1995 RT Reviewers' Choice—Historical Romance Fantasy distinction. If you love romances as I do and want something special to read try Ms. Paisley's A BASKET OF WISHES.
The story's secondary characters are as amusing to read about as our hero and heroine's adventures. 'Delicious', that supplies surprises when you least expect it. Emil (Ms. Paisley's real-life father's name), the cousin, with his sage advice and easy temperament that pull at you. Harmony, Splendor's sister, and her counter-balance. Impatient, often jealous and hurtful but you love her for it. When was the last time you loved a villainous person? Even the household staff are people you will care about. Ms. Paisley draws you into this adult fairy tale and, oh, how much fun you will have reading their story!
The author adds so many infusions of humorous moments that I caught myself grinning or breaking out in laughter when I thought something else might happen. Be sure and read her memories of her Uncle Van before the story starts and you will understand where Ms. Paisley got some of her comical propensities from; the man who made her dare to be the woman she became. A BASKET OF WISHES won the 1995 RRA Best Love and Laughter award and 1995 RT Reviewers' Choice—Historical Romance Fantasy distinction. If you love romances as I do and want something special to read try Ms. Paisley's A BASKET OF WISHES.