A Stranger at Fellsworth

I'll be reviewing online about 30 days ahead of publication. I have posted the link where the review will appear.

I really liked Locke...strong, solid guy with a good sense of protective instinct toward the ladies in his life. Initially skeptical about Annabelle's motive, but quickly coming to see her as a woman of character...the early scene with the pickpocket was a good show of both characters.

Annabelle was an enjoyable young lady. She knuckled down and got to work, despite having no prior experience and being used to a life of ease, and not stopping to whine.

The side thread of mystery was a nice bit to add to the story to keep it from being all about the romance. All in all, a pleasant read. I especially liked it that the romance was subdued and not all throbby and hiccup-y...it felt natural instead of sensationalized. The writing style is easy to read and the editing well done, which is always a huge plus for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.