Book Review #netgally #loveontheline #anabellebryant #historicalromance
Anabelle Bryant elegantly brings to life this unique historical romance that had me intrigued from page one! The writing swiftly draws the reader in, has an easily accessible nature, and unfolds the world with grace and mystery. This insta-love and pining romance is beautifully interwoven with who-done-it mystery, creating the perfect outside plot to bring the hero and heroine together while keeping any conflicts issues outside of their romance. Bryant does a wonderful job with her pacing letting this romance and mystery unfold before the reader with care. If you are looking for a unique feeling historical romance this is definitely one to add to your TBR!
This novel starts off with a murder that is the catalyst the brings the hero and heroine together. The heroine witnesses the murder on top of a tightrope as she is performing in Vauxhall. The hero is a close friend of the victim and recently returned from a trip to America. These to have an instant connection and their chemistry bubbles under the surface from the moment they lay eyes on the other. While the mystery is the driving plot of this story, the heart is really in the romance between the hero and heroine. Bryant does a great job balancing the building of their relationship and the unfolding of the mystery. I was charmed by their interactions. I loved watching their intrigue with the other steadily grow. I loved watching these two work together and learn to trust each other. I love the the hero sees the heroine for the smart and independent woman she is and is so taken with her. This novel is sweetly sensual, the tension builds beautifully to its climax and the relationship has a firm foundation of trust and respect.
This is the first novel I have read from Anabelle Bryant and it will definitely not be my last. I am now eagerly awaiting the next novel in this series and I very highly recommend you pick this novel up!
Thank you to Oliver Heber Books and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.