Book Review of Shadows and Masks

A will needs to be fulfilled which means a wedding will take place soon if the bride lives to see it.

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Emmeline’s father has told her that she has to wed before her birthday or she can’t inherit the family business. The innovative electrical has been by her since her fathers death though most aren’t aware of it. She refuses to bow to love or a husband’s authority so she looks to arrange a business marriage at the last moment. Bart agrees only because Emmeline needs protection in a way only he could give her once he realizes that someone wants her dead.

I was hooked from the first moment Emmeline’s life was threatened. While I enjoy a good romance, one with mystery is even better, and this story was full of mystery. Yes, they were attracted to each other almost immediately, but it wasn’t over the top as some stories can be. In that sense, they were more realistic in trying to keep their emotions in check and just get the job done. The romance developed at a steady base while the characters tried to ignore it and reason their way out of it which can be entertaining all by itself. But the characters are what made the romance so…