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Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas
4.0
emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Kleypas does it again! This was sexy, heartwarming, and beautifully written. Did I mention sexy? And the yearning was really top notch.

The couple things I struggled with was Bronson’s likeability - dude was literally bragging about his sexual exploits to Holly and I don’t find that kind of thing endearing.

Also, my suspension of reality was tested at the idea that a blue blood like Holly would agree to live with a man she didn’t know - and bring her daughter along! The politics of the time, it would be outrageously scandalous and I wasn’t convinced that Holly would make that choice even if she was bored and wanted money for Rose.

But overall I enjoyed this! The last 20% or so of the book was incredibly touching and that really helped cement my love for this couple (as well as the secondary characters). Kleypas continues to weave a masterfully sensual tale and I am eating good.