REGENCY MASQUERADE

Rating:
Summary: Entertaining but Flawed
Review: They fell in love way too fast, even for a hopeless romantic like me. I would have liked Christine and Vincent to have gotten to know each other a little better before declaring their love in this Beauty and the Beast story.

Several story threads started and never finished. Why did Christine tell the Earl they were penniless? Why did he trust her when he trusted no others? What was the sneaking around to her bedchamber about? I thought Vincent's crime that sent him into seclusion (not the injuries) a little too contrived. Despite the flaws, I still found the story entertaining and very readable.

I loved that Vincent pushed himself to come to London. I was touched by Christine's loyalty and love for him even while becoming the toast of the town. Aunt Nellis was an interesting side character though I think she sort of fizzed out at the end. Quick read. Worth reading but not a keeper.