ICE ANGEL

Author: Elizabeth Hanbury ISBN: 9780709087847 7/2009 HISTORICAL Publisher: ROBERT HALE LTD.
Time Period: Yorkshire, England, January 1814

When mysterious young widow Lady Isabella Vane arrives in London, she is quickly christened the 'Ice Angel' because of her reserved manner and ethereal beauty. While society wonders at the reasons for Lady Vane's demeanour and the secrets that lurk in her past, the Earl of Bramwell continues in his devil may-care approach to life. Hal has no desire for serious relationships with women since his own bitter disappointment several years earlier. However, once their paths cross, Hal's interest is sparked and he becomes obsessed with discovering what lies beneath the ravishing Isabella's icy exterior. But can Isabella ever overcome her past to find love?

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

ICE ANGEL was packed with drama and there something for everyone to enjoy in this book.

Ms. Hanbury doesn’t let the cat out of the bag by giving the reader too much information at one time on the important subjects. She allows the reader to be surprised with the dramatic outcome, rather than hint so much throughout the book that the secret isn’t a secret anymore, allowing the reader to get more involved with the story.

The characters were awesome; every one of them contributed to the believability of the story. There are several family members, most with their own stories, that were incorporated and unfolded around Isabella and Hal. And the best part is you are not left hanging, wondering what happened to them in the end. The lovemaking was very minimal but it wasn’t even missed. There was so much going on, it came in its own time; at the right time, I think. Dominic added a fun flare, and you could just picture him running around the house exploring, with all of his little furry friends.

To sum it all up, ICE ANGEL is a keeper, and I think that you’ll love it as much as I did. Great job, Ms. Hanbury!

Sheila Smith