To Love A Lady - Cynthia Sterling

Titled Texans Book 1

In this book the British nobility comes to the States. Or more likely a prim and proper lady crosses continents to marry her fiance, who doesn't wish to be tied down. The man is reveling in his freedom in Texas, away from his family, demands of his father and his duties. He feels that Cecily (his fiance) is another one of his father's tricks to force him back in England, one he isn't going to fall for. But we all know he is going to fall in love. And when duty calls, like all honourable men, he will do as required.

I won't disclose the whole story here, but what I will tell you is that this book is okayish. If you are a fan of historical romance and you pick up this book hoping for balls and luncheons and a whirlwind romance, then you are mistaken. Even the storyline isn't innovative or exciting. In the starting you feel that something new or interesting might happen, but it is not so. The problem isn't so much in the setting as it is in the way of writing. The author has, according to me, not yet mastered the art of keeping the reader hooked.

Overall, I will rate this book a 5/10.
If you have nothing better to read, this would do.
Ps. It is available for free on kindle.

Till next time..
Xoxo

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