LOVE AND THE SINGLE HEIRESS Author: Jacquie D'Alessandro ISBN: 0061536713 9/2004 HISTORICAL Publisher: HARPER COLLINS/Avon
Before I list the things I didn't particularly like about Ms. D'Allessandro's LOVE AND THE SINGLE HEIRESS, let me start with what I did like about this story. Ms. D'Allessandro's hero, Andrew Stanton, is the highlight of this story. The author managed to make a guy who is putty in the hands of his heroine, Viscountess Bickley (Catherine) into a sexy hunk - albeit, a rather too mild hunk - but sexy nonetheless. Andrew imbodies all the traits of a true romantic hero, he's honorable, kind and protective. He is, however, almost too nice. But it is refreshing to see a romantic hero who is truly besotted with his heroine, even if she is clueless to his feelings. Catherine is a more predictable character. Burned by a bad marriage, she's content to live away from society with her son. When there is a threat against her (or so she thinks), she is more than happy to allow Andrew to escort her home for protection - with her 12-year-old son acting as chaperone for the two. Yeah right! Andrew is more than happy to spend time with Catherine even though he really isn't aware of a danger to her. If there is a danger. Catherine has a secret that could be the source of her danger. Andrew has secrets as well. Since the reader is privy to these secrets (or most of them) there's nothing real exciting there. I guess the lack of excitement was my biggest complaint with this story. While LOVE AND THE SINGLE HEIRESS is at times funny, sweet and touching, it is also slow. Andrew spends time bonding with Catherine's son and attempting to bond with Catherine. The 'threat' is most often relegated to the back burner. In other words, there is a whole lot of talking going on, but not much action. All in all, I rather enjoyed Ms. D'Allessandro's lastest effort. With a nicely sketched hero and often humorous moments, LOVE AND THE SINGLE HEIRESS is a cozy read. Debbie Jett |
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