A Lady's Promise by Renee S. Clark, Book Review

 

Book Summary:

For orphaned New York socialite Isabella De Vries, finding a husband has become imperative. After unsuccessfully navigating four Seasons, it’s time to enlist the help of an old family friend to find her a suitable match. She trusts Preston implicitly, but his solution is both unconventional and he himself will marry Isabella in name alone so that she may be the sole beneficiary of his inheritance when he succumbs to the disease that will soon take his life. His plan solves everyone’s Isabella will be cared for, and his inheritance will be protected from his irresponsible younger brother, Prince. There is no love left between Prince Baxter and his older brother. When he hears that Preston is going to marry Isabella, Prince knows he will have to charm his way into friendship with Isabella if he wants to see any portion of the inheritance money. His plot, however, quickly crumples to pieces as he and Isabella establish a genuine connection―and he makes the mistake of falling in love with her.

My Review:

A Lady's Promise is more than just a historical romance novel. It is set during the Gilded Age in New York City and I really enjoyed the setting and the characters. The Baxter brothers, Preston and Prince, who were at odds with each other. The entire time I wondered how that relationship would pan out. And I adored Bella and her love for others and helping to improve their lives with her inventions. There is a lot of emotional depth to this story which I loved. From Preston's sickness to the brothers being at odds with each other, Clark really pulls the reader into these character's lives and makes it feel so real. The touch of forbidden romance was a nice twist. I wasn't sure where the book would take me and that was a bonus. If you enjoy historical fiction novels with emotional depth, I recommend A Lady's Promise!

I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!