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A review by readwithkaitlin
An Accidental Romance by Karen Tuft
5.0
Oh what a pleasure to read something by Karen Tuft! Her books have been among some of my most beloved reads for some time now. And might I say, she is one of those authors that can write a kissing scene.
I have been looking forward to reading An Accidental Romance since it was announced, and I have to say, it was just as wonderful, if not more, than I had dreamed. I definitely think you need to keep your eyes open for this one.
In Karen's previous book in the Jennings Family series, The Duke Meets His Match, we meet Rebecca very briefly, She is the sister of Susan, the heroine of that book. We know that Rebecca breaks her ankle and what is supposed to be her first season, is dashed. An Accidental Romance follows Rebecca on her journey to healing and an unexpected romance.
Rebecca is set to have her first season after delaying it for a few years, and on her way home is startled by her new neighbor, Mr. Ben Fortescue. She ends up breaking her ankle and now cannot go to London to enjoy the historical ending of the war with France and Napoleon, or flirt and dance with any possible suitors. She is carried home by Ben and has to watch her sister leave to town by herself.
Ben is feeling all sorts of guilty for having ruined Rebecca's coming out. He feels it his duty to check on her and give her some companionship in light of Susan's absence. He can't deny that he is drawn to her, but there are secrets he would like to keep to himself. He is not exactly who he says he is, and his very real and recent past still haunts him. He doesn't see a way to allow any attachment to blossom, although it is already there.
Rebecca's ankle is healing, and with Ben keeping his heart closed off, she has no choice but to put an effort into what is left of the season. She has no shortage of men circling about, but she struggles to allow her heart to let the one man she has come to care for, go.
Ben was frustrating at first, but rightfully so when you read about his past, and how it has affected him. There is a definite turning point in my regard for him though, and that does happen pretty early. Rebecca has a genuine care for people. She grew up with love and care in her home and that tenderness and love she has for others shines through.
This book is a definite 5 stars for me. I would go read it again and again, and cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy.
I have been looking forward to reading An Accidental Romance since it was announced, and I have to say, it was just as wonderful, if not more, than I had dreamed. I definitely think you need to keep your eyes open for this one.
In Karen's previous book in the Jennings Family series, The Duke Meets His Match, we meet Rebecca very briefly, She is the sister of Susan, the heroine of that book. We know that Rebecca breaks her ankle and what is supposed to be her first season, is dashed. An Accidental Romance follows Rebecca on her journey to healing and an unexpected romance.
Rebecca is set to have her first season after delaying it for a few years, and on her way home is startled by her new neighbor, Mr. Ben Fortescue. She ends up breaking her ankle and now cannot go to London to enjoy the historical ending of the war with France and Napoleon, or flirt and dance with any possible suitors. She is carried home by Ben and has to watch her sister leave to town by herself.
Ben is feeling all sorts of guilty for having ruined Rebecca's coming out. He feels it his duty to check on her and give her some companionship in light of Susan's absence. He can't deny that he is drawn to her, but there are secrets he would like to keep to himself. He is not exactly who he says he is, and his very real and recent past still haunts him. He doesn't see a way to allow any attachment to blossom, although it is already there.
Rebecca's ankle is healing, and with Ben keeping his heart closed off, she has no choice but to put an effort into what is left of the season. She has no shortage of men circling about, but she struggles to allow her heart to let the one man she has come to care for, go.
Ben was frustrating at first, but rightfully so when you read about his past, and how it has affected him. There is a definite turning point in my regard for him though, and that does happen pretty early. Rebecca has a genuine care for people. She grew up with love and care in her home and that tenderness and love she has for others shines through.
This book is a definite 5 stars for me. I would go read it again and again, and cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy.