I think this is probably the most overrated book on audible, and maybe goodreads. Even though I could agree that Grant's writing is good, and there are some very nice pieces of character development that unfold, she leaves much wanting in this novel. Martha Russell, widower makes arrangements with Theophilus Mirkwood (exiled to the country by his father) to engage in illicit trysts for the purpose of helping her to conceive to keep her late husband's estates within her ownership. She needs and heir and only has 1 month to create one. She's normally not this deceiving, but there are strong reasons behind her actions, in this respect. The heroine is probably the main problem in this book. Martha is wound up so tightly, and frigid that she made it hard for the hero to follow through with his end of the bargain. Her participation was like a dead fish out of water. And yes, there are many sex scenes, but they are horrible. Usually, some of the best aspects of a story encompass the chemistry between the leads…well, so sad to say the chemistry between the two felt so stilted and one-sided throughout the book. The hero had to work very hard to win over his heroine, and I was left wondering why he even tried. Now, the Hero, Theo is just adorable. He is good-looking (of course), fun, personable, and happy. In fact, he's so happy that he could be a tall, cup of Sunny Delight…LOL. And, I really felt for his challenge in wooing Martha. OMG, the woman took SOOOOOO darn long to open up to him emotionally, and even in the end she admits that she's just not an affectionate person. Theo is sweet and reaches out to Martha and who really knows why? Seriously, it's a mystery, just as the stellar reviews for this book is a mystery. I don't know if I will venture to take another risk in reading the books that follow…. I liked the way the relationship between the two main characters developed. I liked their arangment. I did not like the heroine at times. She was just on her soapbox too much to be entirely likeable. the hero was a sweat heart. the villain wasn't really all that much of a villain, he left MUCH to be desired. the ending just seemed so rushed and blah. on a bright note the internal dialog of the hero will leave you chucklingstory 1.75 - i didn't hate the book but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone nor am I going to seek out the next book.narrator - 2 - no difference in the voices. I found myself going back a few times just to figure out who was talking.
What do You think about El Despertar De Una Dama (2012)?
Lots of graphics not a lot of story. The ending was totally rushed.
—foxluvr012
