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Cassandra's Deception (Signet Regency Romance)

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This title doesn't say very much, and neither does the book, in my opinion. I love books -- reading is one of the joys of my life. As a published author, I also know how hard it is to (1) - get a book published, and (2) - read reviews of that book. The reviewer almost never sees a book the way the author does, and that old saying about 'having a book published is like walking down the street naked' is only too true.

But if the book really disappoints, is it fair for the reviewer not to say this? Should the book be given all sorts of terrific accolades, if it doesn't deserve them? I don't think that's being fair to anyone - reader or writer - any more than a mean-spirited review is fair, when the only result can be allowing the reviewer to think "oh! how wonderful and clever I am!"

I kept hoping this book would wake up - come to life - do something different, perhaps. Unfortunately, it never did. It is NOT awful, not by any means: it just isn't wonderful, either. There is very little emotion, and almost no sexual tension. In fact, there's very little romance, although there is a wedding being planned at the conclusion of the story. But two more distant lovers would be hard to imagine.

There is a crochety grandfather, who wants to dictate to his family; a set of girl twins, now nearing eighteen, who were unfortunately separated at a very young age, and have just discovered each other; and the grandfathers godson, returned from the wars. All of this could have generated so much more pizazz. I've read other books by this author that brimmed with life and activity. Unfortunately this one just sort of sits there. Patiently waiting for something, I know not what. Godot, maybe.

Nothing much went on in this book and the characters are not explored very deeply. When the Hero declares his affection, my thought was "where the heck did that come from? Oh, I guess we're getting to the end of the book". A suitable book for younger readers. A tame kiss is as racy as it gets.

I have read other books by Gayle Buck so just expected subtle romance and wasn't disappointed. I was pulled on by the story and how it would unravel and wasn't disappointed. I can't give it higher than a three.