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Forever and a Day
Author: Delilah Marvelle
Author: Delilah Marvelle
ISBN-13: 978-0373776368
Publication Date: December, 2011
Publication Date: December, 2011
Publisher: HQN Books
Book Length: 384
pages
Acquired by Me: NetGalley
Acquired by Me: NetGalley
Description Courtesy of Goodreads:
“Roderick Gideon Tremayne,
the recently appointed Duke of Wentworth, never expected to find himself in New
York City, tracking down a mysterious map important to his late mother. And he
certainly never expected to be injured, only to wake up with no memory of who
he is. But when he sees the fiery-haired beauty who's taken it upon herself to
rescue him, suddenly his memory is the last thing on his mind.
Georgia Milton, the young head of New York's notorious Forty Thieves, feels responsible for the man who was trying to save her bag from a thief. But she's not prepared for the fierce passion he ignites within her. When his memory begins to return, her whole world is threatened, and Roderick must choose between the life he forgot and the life he never knew existed.”
Georgia Milton, the young head of New York's notorious Forty Thieves, feels responsible for the man who was trying to save her bag from a thief. But she's not prepared for the fierce passion he ignites within her. When his memory begins to return, her whole world is threatened, and Roderick must choose between the life he forgot and the life he never knew existed.”
My Thoughts:
I am dreadfully behind in posting this book review of
Forever and a Day, but that hasn’t stopped me from being enthusiastic about it
in the least. I am a fledgling fan of Delilah Marvelle’s for two reasons: a) she’s an Oregon writer and b) she is a
risk taker when it comes to her storylines. I love that about Ms. Marvelle. I
find her writing to be a step ahead of the pack when it comes to tackling
Life’s curveballs that are constantly being thrown.
I believe that I’ve read two other Marvelle novels prior to Forever and a Day. I must admit that they were someone eyebrow raising (in fact, quite singed) for a prudish miss such as myself; however, I give much respect for how the risqué subject matter was handled. Took me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but still captivating nonetheless.
Back to Forever and a Day…. Love, love this book! A mysterious swoon worthy Duke who has lost his memory and a sassy, ginger, Eliza Doolittle come together in a way that simply makes your heart sing. The Duke, aka Robinson, maintains his nobility despite being quite vulnerable throughout the book. Georgia holds him up quite well. In many ways, she’s the stronger half of the pair. A street smart, tough gal, Georgia doesn’t take any guff off of anyone. But, Robinson breaches her defenses by simply being himself – even if it is a better version of who he really was before he lost his memory.
It becomes pretty clear early on how this story is going to end. Someone has got to be transformed in some way before these two characters can earn their Happily Ever After. Again, it comes down to Georgia to make it happen. I love that part of the book and cheered her on profusely. Rank and class may drive them apart, but have no fear that Ms. Marvelle isn’t quite brilliant in bringing them back together.
I’m not going to reveal how Roderick/Robinson comes to be in New York in the first place, nor am I going to cover the mystery that weaves itself throughout the book. Rest assured, there is a point to his presence and it fits in quite well with the rest of the story.
I also want to make an honorable mention of Marvelle’s setting choice. I was bowled over by her description of New York City in the early 19th century. The City, particularly, Georgia’s neighborhood, became a character in itself. One could almost smell the desperation of the poor confined to this small community. It is this attention to detail that demonstrates Marvelle’s clarity and purpose. Forever and a Day is not just an everyday romance; it’s a series of observations of human behavior – both its strengths and weaknesses.
I give an enthusiastic nod and recommendation for Forever and a Day. I think romance readers will find this story engaging, a bit sassy, and reflective on multiple levels.
I believe that I’ve read two other Marvelle novels prior to Forever and a Day. I must admit that they were someone eyebrow raising (in fact, quite singed) for a prudish miss such as myself; however, I give much respect for how the risqué subject matter was handled. Took me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but still captivating nonetheless.
Back to Forever and a Day…. Love, love this book! A mysterious swoon worthy Duke who has lost his memory and a sassy, ginger, Eliza Doolittle come together in a way that simply makes your heart sing. The Duke, aka Robinson, maintains his nobility despite being quite vulnerable throughout the book. Georgia holds him up quite well. In many ways, she’s the stronger half of the pair. A street smart, tough gal, Georgia doesn’t take any guff off of anyone. But, Robinson breaches her defenses by simply being himself – even if it is a better version of who he really was before he lost his memory.
It becomes pretty clear early on how this story is going to end. Someone has got to be transformed in some way before these two characters can earn their Happily Ever After. Again, it comes down to Georgia to make it happen. I love that part of the book and cheered her on profusely. Rank and class may drive them apart, but have no fear that Ms. Marvelle isn’t quite brilliant in bringing them back together.
I’m not going to reveal how Roderick/Robinson comes to be in New York in the first place, nor am I going to cover the mystery that weaves itself throughout the book. Rest assured, there is a point to his presence and it fits in quite well with the rest of the story.
I also want to make an honorable mention of Marvelle’s setting choice. I was bowled over by her description of New York City in the early 19th century. The City, particularly, Georgia’s neighborhood, became a character in itself. One could almost smell the desperation of the poor confined to this small community. It is this attention to detail that demonstrates Marvelle’s clarity and purpose. Forever and a Day is not just an everyday romance; it’s a series of observations of human behavior – both its strengths and weaknesses.
I give an enthusiastic nod and recommendation for Forever and a Day. I think romance readers will find this story engaging, a bit sassy, and reflective on multiple levels.
The
thoughts expressed in this post are solely based on my personal opinion and
have not been influenced by any other entity or being. Use of my statements may
not be reproduced without permission from me, the author of Fall In Love With
Books.
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