ASIN: B01D8VHPAU
Print Length: 101 pages
Publisher: Pocket Star
Publication Date: November 28, 2016
Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
Blurb
Return to the beloved Sinful Suitors series from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries in this delightfully sexy winter-themed novella!
Stunned by the heat of an unexpected kiss on a cold winter’s eve, two strangers from vastly different worlds turn hotheaded principles into burning passion in Sabrina Jeffries’s charming yuletide story, The Heiress and the Hothead.
Review:
Lord Stephen Corry regrets not being able to save a childhood friend from the dangers of working at a mill. As an adult, he’s made it his life’s mission to expose those mill owners who break the law and not take the necessary precautions to protect the workers. Unfortunately, he thinks most, if not all, millowners fall into this category; which is not a good thing for American mill owner Amanda Keane.
While visiting her brother and his wife in England, she plans to learn how mills in England are run, hoping to gather enough insight to improve her own. She does care about her workers, and she feels very much insulted when Stephen suggests otherwise. When a case of mistaken identity results in them sharing a kiss under the mistletoe, they both find it difficult to ignore their physical attraction to one another, despite their opposing opinions. It doesn’t take long for Stephen to see that Amanda is one of the good guys; and despite his brunt behavior, Amanda sees the gentle side of Stephen. They learn to appreciate each other and work together to make things better.
Considering the two had never met before the kiss -and the fact that this is a novella- the relationship develops quickly, which is actually believable for this era. I’d already read the Study of Seduction (Edwin and Clarissa’s story), so it was nice to get a quick peek at them before they actually became a couple. I was quite surprised at how/when the first love scene between Stephen and Amanda occurred. I have mixed feelings about it, but the originality leans me more towards acceptance. Amanda and Stephen both are quite a handful, and their charitable deeds make them even more likeable. It was a nice, quick read.
Rating system: Cups of Coffee (the less the better)
0: You won’t need any coffee to stay up for this one. It’s intriguing enough all on its own.
1: You’ll stay up late, but not all night. Brew one cup.
2: You’ll read as long as you’re not tired. If you are, two cups should do the trick.
3: I hope you got plenty of rest; you’ll need it, or at least 3 cups.
4: If the cable goes out, read the book. It’s better than nothing, I guess. Oh, don’t forget your brew!
5: Find anything else to do- it doesn’t matter what it is. Don’t waste your coffee. Too much caffeine is bad for you.
My rating: 1 cup of coffee