A Heart's Rebellion by Ruth Axtell

After reading Moonlight Masquerade, I have been looking forward to what would be next for Ruth Axtell. That book was one that I still remember, despite it being some time since I've read it.  To me, that's the mark of a good book. It's one that you don't have to go back to remember who the main characters are and the plot!  I was really excited to see this book when it came out!  I was definitely excited to get an update on Céline and Rees. I think it tied this book into the first one really well.

There was some difference with this book, in that it didn't have a whole lot of action like the first one. However, I'm kind of glad she wasn't afraid to write another story in a different way from the first.  This one focused more on how Jessamine was coming out in London and finding a husband.  Jessamine was frustrating and at times kind of annoying.  She seemed spoiled and it was hard for me to really care about her. I was able to stir up some compassion for her by the end of the book, but it didn't come easily.

Lancelot was a good match for Jessamine and  was definitely the type of person that Jessamine needed.  However, I'm not sure how he could stand her at times!

I'm excited to see why the next book Ruth Axtell will be sharing with her readers!

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I received this book free from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Moonlight Masquerade by Ruth Axtell

This book had so many twists and turns in it that I found myself staying up quite late just to finish it!  Just when I thought I knew something would happen to one of the characters, I was wrong.  I kept thinking that their masks would be revealed earlier than when they were because they kept finding themselves in predicaments.  I liked how she kept certain main details out of the beginning of the book.  It lead to the suspense and intrigue.

 

I had a hard time figuring out the cook and lady's maid.  I knew they were somehow involved with Lady Celine Wexham's side, but wasn't really for sure how or to what extent.  I liked that their relationship with her wasn't immediately clear and that there was an air of mystery around her relationship with her late husband.

 

I think if I had to sum up the style of this book, it would be mystery, romance, denial, and setting aside hierarchy.  If you like Downton Abbey, then you would most definitely like this book.  It is set in 1813, but has the whole idea of the estates and Countesses and butlers. 

 

This book is a Regency Romance novel and is set to have her next novel out in the Spring of 2014.  I am anxiously awaiting her book.  She has a wonderful style of writing that makes you feel like you're caught in the middle of two people who are socially forbidden from each other because of circumstances.

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I received this book free from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.