Season of Loving

Rating:
Summary: Very Nice!
Review: I loved Merrie. Born near Christmas, she embodied all that is good in women. She wanted to bring happiness and joy to all around her, yet she was strong enough to know what would bring herself joy and tried not to compromise those dreams. Merrie was Christmas personified! All the side characters were wonderful and marvelous to become acquainted with - Lady Warwick and all her hypochondria, George - youthful and spirited, and the assorted friends, female rivals and leaders of the ton. Brett (the Earl of Warwick) was a believable hero. Caught up in self-importance and unwilling to notice the needs of others, he was the antithesis of Merrie. She lambasted him on all sides to make him understand how his cold hearted actions affected others. Brett could see the difference she made in others lives, but would not open his heart to her. I enjoyed their very spirited conversations and arguments.

The story dragged a little bit at times, and I hated that Brett did not trust or believe Merrie at a very vulnerable time. I don't know if I could have forgiven him for that lack of faith. But all in all, it was wonderful reading and had the requisite happy ending!