Dear Clara by Shelly E. Powell, Book Review

Book Summary:

For the first time in her life, Clara Everton has done something truly improper. She has written to a gentleman she hardly knows, just for the sake of avoiding an unwanted marriage proposal, and perhaps to prove to herself that her first London season was not such a disappointment after all. As one letter grows into many and her feelings for James Thayne deepen, Clara begins to wonder if a letter is as innocent a thing as she once thought. Meeting Mr. Thayne in person shakes her hopes, and she must reconcile herself to the unexpected truth. As circumstances continue to bring them together, Clara can't help but question whether opening her heart to Mr. Thayne is riskier than protecting it. He thinks she is a stand-out beauty. She knows he is charming on paper. Both hope for romance, but when letters are no longer enough, Clara must face the truth and decide whether to let go of pride or protect her heart.

 

My Review:

Debut author Shelly Powell has hit a hole in one with Dear Clara. I was immediately pulled into this story about secret letters being exchanged. It grabbed me and kept me the entire way through. I loved Clara’s character, she was so good and kind, she was the person you want to see succeed. Powell knows how to pack a punch with plot twists that had my jaw on the floor. She rounded out the story beautifully with different characters’ perspectives and I absolutely loved it. This story is well written and swept me away. Five stars and I hope that Powell shares more of her story magic with us soon! I received a copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

Happy Reading!!!

 

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