![]() ![]() ![]() He begins his acquaintance by shaking hands, a strange American custom. Hannah’s opinion of Rafe is not improved on meeting him. How could vulgar American wealth take the place of culture and refinement in her uncle’s ambitions? Surely he must realize that an American with money could not possibly be worthy of Natalie’s refined company? Not that she minds Americans you understand, it’s just, well,you know. Hannah, who loves her cousin, disapproves of the plan on principle. Hannah Applegate, unpaid companion and poor relation to her flighty and aristocratic cousin Natalie, receives an order from her uncle, Lord Blanford, to match Natalie with Rafe Bowman, a wealthy American businessman. Though the main love story could have been more restrained, I enjoyed this comfy tale, most of which takes place during a Christmas house party. If you loved Lisa Kleypas’ Wallflower books you will enjoy this peek at the heroines’ married lives. ![]() When the wind is cold and the snow is high, and you have too many presents left to wrap, it’s nice to have a comforting book to take to bed with you. ![]()
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