Sebastian and Roberta (Bertie): a widower who is still truly in love with his dead wife and a petty pickpocket. Quite an unlikely pair and it never really worked for me. Everything in the book was just a little too easy, from the way the kids started to behave, to dressing Bertie with beautiful clothes, to how she fit right into society without any tutoring. I did like seeing the MacKenzies, especially Eleanor. I've been hanging out for this book for ages, and unfortunately I was a bit disappointed. In a genre riddled with utter shit, Ashley is still a standout author. However there was something definitely lacking with the seventh book in the Mackenzie/McBride series. Sinclair story was set up well in previous novels; his feelings of grief and hopelessness were palpable. Sadly, for me this book fell flat. There didn't seem to be any real heart to his relationship with Bertie. It felt rushed and weird and I basically didn't buy it. The only thing compelled me to rate it 3 stars instead of 2 was Andrew, who is the best character in the whole damn book.Ps. The cameos made by Ian in every book where he pops up and solves the world's problems or offers super sage advice is also getting old.
I'm just not feeling the McBrides. Also what kind of name is Bertie for the heroine? I hate it.
—Christopherdpennings
I LOVED the heroine! She was fantastic! Another fabulous book by Jennifer Ashley. ;)
—Sally
I just love Jennifer Ashley's Mackenzies and McBrides.
—Cheergirl0806
Wow, this story was truly worth waiting for...
—Emely20
loved it!!! Love Bertie.
—hensond
