Will's True Wish
Grace Burrowes
2016
The Summary
"It's a dog's life...
"Will Dorning, as an earl's spare, has accepted the thankless duty of managing his rambunctious younger siblings, though Will's only true companions are the dogs he's treasured since boyhood. When aristocratic London is plagued with a series of dognappings, Will's brothers are convinced that he's the only person who can save the stolen canines from an awful fate.
"But the lady's choice...
"Shy, bookish Lady Susannah Haddonfield has no patience with loud, smelly beasts of any species, but must appear to like dogs so as not to offend her sister's only marital prospect. Susannah turns to will, an acquaintance from her most awkward adolescent years, to teach her how to impersonate a dog fancier. Will has long admired Susannah, though he lacks the means to offer for her. Yet as they work together to rescue the purloined pets, it's loyal, dashing Will who steals Susannah's heart."
The Good
Will's True Wish is a cute, little romance. It's fluffy and, sometimes, saccharine sweet, but it's adorable and lovely--and it has dogs. (I'm always a big fan of dogs.) But, then again, I've loved reading Grace Burrowes for years. Her novels are always so well written, and Will's True Wish is no different.
I like Burrowes work immensely, because she always surprises me a little. She takes pains to provide historical accuracy, she makes an effort to convey vocal quirks and accents, and she creates believable relationships between characters. Not to mention, I'm always impressed by how her romantic characters always maintain the utmost respect, admiration, and affection for each other.
For instance, in Will's True Wish, Will obvious respects Susannah. He tries to be a proper gentleman and, even when he's not, he still treats Susannah with respect. He loves her. Even when she might act hastily or put herself in danger, he loves her and he admires her tenacity, her bravery, and her loyalty. He truly cares about her and, even though he might not be financially comfortable enough for marriage, he's going to find a way around any difficulty to make her his wife.
It's sweet, and it's charming. I mean, Will loves her and he's making a real effort. Granted, they're relationship isn't perfect (no relationship is); however, they're trying. There's a real affection between them, and they seem to respect each other enough that they're willing to take pains to ensure their loved one is cared for.
If you hadn't guessed, I enjoyed it. Thus far, I've enjoyed all the romance novels I've read by Grace Burrowes and I can't wait to read more.
Will's True Wish is a cute, little romance. It's fluffy and, sometimes, saccharine sweet, but it's adorable and lovely--and it has dogs. (I'm always a big fan of dogs.) But, then again, I've loved reading Grace Burrowes for years. Her novels are always so well written, and Will's True Wish is no different.
I like Burrowes work immensely, because she always surprises me a little. She takes pains to provide historical accuracy, she makes an effort to convey vocal quirks and accents, and she creates believable relationships between characters. Not to mention, I'm always impressed by how her romantic characters always maintain the utmost respect, admiration, and affection for each other.
For instance, in Will's True Wish, Will obvious respects Susannah. He tries to be a proper gentleman and, even when he's not, he still treats Susannah with respect. He loves her. Even when she might act hastily or put herself in danger, he loves her and he admires her tenacity, her bravery, and her loyalty. He truly cares about her and, even though he might not be financially comfortable enough for marriage, he's going to find a way around any difficulty to make her his wife.
It's sweet, and it's charming. I mean, Will loves her and he's making a real effort. Granted, they're relationship isn't perfect (no relationship is); however, they're trying. There's a real affection between them, and they seem to respect each other enough that they're willing to take pains to ensure their loved one is cared for.
If you hadn't guessed, I enjoyed it. Thus far, I've enjoyed all the romance novels I've read by Grace Burrowes and I can't wait to read more.
The Bad
I didn't always enjoy the tone; more accurately, I didn't like the way it sounded. It's very proper, very polished, and it didn't always come across well in my own mind as I read. Admittedly, it did sometimes get a little boring. I liked the way Burrowes incorporated historical detail, using common slang and verbiage for the time; however, I found it also left me a little lost.
I didn't always enjoy the tone; more accurately, I didn't like the way it sounded. It's very proper, very polished, and it didn't always come across well in my own mind as I read. Admittedly, it did sometimes get a little boring. I liked the way Burrowes incorporated historical detail, using common slang and verbiage for the time; however, I found it also left me a little lost.
The Ugly
Effington.
Effington.
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