Customer Reviews

The Unlikely Angel

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After the first few pages, I realized this book was not going to be a typical historical romance. Instead of focusing on two nobles and their play in high society, this novel's action took place almost entirely in the Chancery courts and the country. While I enjoyed this refreshing change of focus, I agree with the other reviewer who suggested that the emotional attachment between Madeline and Cole was a bit unbelievable; while Krahn did spend time developing their relationship, I don't think it was quite enough.

Bottom line: while I enjoyed this book, I probably won't be rereading it.

I have to say that my thoughts on this book are exactly what my thoughts were on another work by this author, 'Sweet Talking Man'. I felt like the political/historical part of this novel was the main focus of the book, with a romance sort of tacked on. There wasn't any real chemistry between the characters, and the author never really made it clear why they should fall in love with one another. That magic 'spark' that makes a romance work just wasn't there.

After being bored by two of this author's books, I don't think I'll be trying another. It seems that historical/political plots with a back-burner love story are pretending to be romance novels when they're not. If you're looking for a moving love story, this isn't it.

I liked it but not as much as her others. It was a fast read though