Title: A Practical Arrangement
Author: Nadja Notariani
Genre: Historical Romance, Romance,
Publisher: Indie Published
Ebook Pages: appx. 195
Purchase: Amazon
Miss
Evangeline Grey, intelligent and sensible, has no desire to marry, her
reluctance born from the dire warnings of her overly emotional mother. Her
father has other ideas, however, and decrees that unless she weds by the
spring, he will choose a husband for her.
Prim and
proper Evangeline accepts her father's issue with little more than mild alarm.
Knowing herself plain of face and sharp of tongue, she believes herself capable
of warding off any perspective suitor. Her plan goes awry when the scandalous
seducer, Mr. Thomas Masterson, visits her family's home, for Thomas has learned
that he must procure a wife to receive his full inheritance.
When he
discovers Evangeline's predicament matches his own, Thomas determines to
orchestrate a practical arrangement. A war of wit and word results, and Thomas
finds himself ever more beguiled by the soft heart he discovers under Miss
Grey's stern, inhibited exterior. Patiently, he endeavors to gain her respect
and awaken her passions. As tenuous trust blooms between the rake and the
reluctant, unfortunate events – and Thomas' past reputation – threaten to
destroy the peace and happiness he has found within the bonds of his Practical
Arrangement.
I was drawn to this story because I love historical romances with arranged marriages and I loved the cover of the book. I thought that the author did a good job of portraying why Evangeline was so adverse to having any feelings for Mr. Thomas Masterson-her mother scared her with stories of her own marriage. I enjoyed Thomas bringing Evangeline out of her shell and making her realize that not all marriages were the same.
The biggest problem I had though was that I just could not connect with Evangeline at all, but despite that I still wanted to see how the romance played out. I'm glad I stuck it out and I enjoyed seeing Evangeline grow. Most of this book is set around Christmas, and I enjoyed this as a holiday read.
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About the Author:
Nadja
Notariani was born in Rochester,
Pennsylvania. Her upbringing
included very diverse environments, affording wide and varied richness of
ethnic and religious tradition. Raised in both an Italian/Mediterranean
American home and a traditional German household, Nadja gleaned the unique
benefits of viewing the world through two widely different lenses.
Nadja resides
in Northeastern Pennsylvania, ever embracing
new adventures with her husband, three sons, and faithful German Shepherd. She
also boasts two daughters, who have flown the nest to pursue their own
adventures.
Within her
titles, readers can find romance and adventure, from contemporary to paranormal
to historical, always with a happily-ever-after. Nadja enjoys hearing from
readers and can be found at her website, on Facebook, Goodreads, and at Romance Novel Center.
Readers are welcome to contact her via email.
