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lilleanne's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
piab30's review
4.0
It's a simple read. The magical aspects are interesting, the mating spell tradition and all, something new to read about. Some parts are quirky, little unbelievable, comic. A fairly good combo. There is no flamboyant action in it. The romance is sweet and simple. Few chocolate making tips, here and there, delicious. The recipes at the end of the story were interesting.
It's nice, all books do not need to be all spicy or action packed or oozing with suspense
It's nice, all books do not need to be all spicy or action packed or oozing with suspense
bookpauper's review
3.0
Everyone knows who they will marry when they become of age. So how does love and marriage work when courtship and 'finding the right one' is not an issue?
There's a mystery and some cute and interesting side characters. All romantic steam/sex takes place off the pages. The premise of the story was very interesting for me but I do wish it had a bit more oomph.
There's a mystery and some cute and interesting side characters. All romantic steam/sex takes place off the pages. The premise of the story was very interesting for me but I do wish it had a bit more oomph.
b0rn_2_read's review
4.0
I received a free ebook copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review
Tasmin is William's betrothed, they were chosen by the ritual conducted in their childhood . The ritual is done by the Wise Woman and it finds the best possible mate for a person. Tasmin is from the north, where people still practice magic ,whereas William is from the south. Even though both sets of parents are outraged by the match, Tasmin and William are ok with it. When it is time for Tasmin to be brought home, William gets accused of murder. The bishop is murdered and William's chocolates are found at the crime scene. Tasmin comes to William's help,even though she had the option to break off the marriage. The story takes us through how we find the bishop's murderer.
Who killed the Bishop ?
Why was William framed?
Will William and Tasmin get their happily ever after ?
Read to find out
The narrative is interspersed with the present story and past letters between Tasmin and William. You get to see to how the relationship grows. The letters are very sweet ,it was like they were pen pals. There were times the story actually reminded of the arranged marriages. The mystery of who poisoned the Bishop trails throughout the book. Try as I may I wasn't able to guess the murderer.I love that the book has magic,murder and mystery.Favourite character is Cecilia, i loved her spunk. The end of the book has recipes to William's chocolates and a sneak peek to the next book in the series.
Recommended for romance and mystery lovers
Tasmin is William's betrothed, they were chosen by the ritual conducted in their childhood . The ritual is done by the Wise Woman and it finds the best possible mate for a person. Tasmin is from the north, where people still practice magic ,whereas William is from the south. Even though both sets of parents are outraged by the match, Tasmin and William are ok with it. When it is time for Tasmin to be brought home, William gets accused of murder. The bishop is murdered and William's chocolates are found at the crime scene. Tasmin comes to William's help,even though she had the option to break off the marriage. The story takes us through how we find the bishop's murderer.
Who killed the Bishop ?
Why was William framed?
Will William and Tasmin get their happily ever after ?
Read to find out
The narrative is interspersed with the present story and past letters between Tasmin and William. You get to see to how the relationship grows. The letters are very sweet ,it was like they were pen pals. There were times the story actually reminded of the arranged marriages. The mystery of who poisoned the Bishop trails throughout the book. Try as I may I wasn't able to guess the murderer.I love that the book has magic,murder and mystery.Favourite character is Cecilia, i loved her spunk. The end of the book has recipes to William's chocolates and a sneak peek to the next book in the series.
Recommended for romance and mystery lovers
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