NUMBER: 9TITLE: A Visit From Sir Nicholas
AUTHOR: Victoria Alexander
STARTED: February 3, 2005
FINISHED: February 7, 2005
PAGES: 384
GENRE: Romance
FIRST SENTENCE: Affectionately Yours, Lizzie.
SUMMARY: [From barnesandnoble.com] Everyone knows that an Effington always gets her way ... but this time it's not going to be easy!
Lady Elizabeth Effington simply could not suitably feel the joy of the Christmas season. Ten years had passed since she had boldly declared her love for Sir Nicholas Collingsworth. He rebuffed her and set out to seek his fortunes, while Elizabeth was left a woman scorned. Now, she discovers in horror that the inheritance she's managed beautifully was never hers to control. No, power over her finances lay in the hands of the last man she ever wants to see again: Nicholas!
But running Elizabeth's life isn't part of Nick's plans. He's intrigued when he discovers that the frivolous and flighty girl he once knew has turned into a beautiful and capable woman. Nick vows to woo -- and win -- her, and while she seems unmoved by his fervent seduction, he swears he will not rest until she accepts that most precious gift of all -- the gift of love.
REASON FOR READING: I still *heart* romance novels.
THOUGHTS: Out of all of the Victoria Alexander books I've read, this one is by far the most amusing. I found myself laughing out load (in a fun way) while reading this book than I have for any other book in a long, long time. There was some scenes that were just so endearing (Pirate King!) that I know that this is one of the best romance novels I've read. (And I've read a lot of romance novels.)
While there was very little sexual tension between the two main characters (something I usually consider vital for a good romance novel), it didn't seem to hurt this book. The characters were believable without the dramatic tension. Their responses to each other and their situation seemed very realistic.
MISCELLANEOUS: Oh no! Beware the dashing Pirate King! He is looking for wenches.
KEEP/SHARE/CRINGE(?): Keep
RATING: 7/10 [Very Good]
CR: Shadow Dance by Susan Andersen
RN: I'll figure it out later.
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