The Affair

The Affair is a love story that borders on loneliness, desperation and need. Cale and Elizabeth despite all that was working against them, managed to connect on a level beyond social class and monetary value. Lily Maxton embroils her readers in a heartbreaking whirlwind of emotion, prejudice and romance that leaves a mark. A well thought out romance.

Elizabeth, a widowed Countess surprises Cale Cameron, a bookseller and known rake, when she pops into his shop to avoid a rainstorm. He is immediately drawn to her and what follows is a delightful story about two people getting to know each other while trying not to become too attached. I am becoming a fan of the novella form, especially for romance novels where more pages sometimes equals more angsty nonsense, but I really think this book would be even better in the expanded form. These are two well written characters and their banter is witty and provocative. I enjoyed this novella, devoured it rather quickly and only wished it was a little longer. I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

When a beautiful stranger races into his bookshop to escape a sudden rainstorm, Cale Cameron - well-known rake - is instantly attracted to her. And wholly unprepared by the force of his desire. Especially for a lady whose name he doesn't even know.

Elizabeth, Lady Thornhill, is restless and hungers for something more from life. Society would most certainly frown upon a respectable countess - even if she were widowed - fraternizing with a mere bookseller. Especially when that bookseller is the notorious rake, Cale Cameron.

As their passion ignites and their connection grows, his brief liaison with Elizabeth begins to threaten the one thing Cale has always protected - his heart. Letting her go is the only practical solution to this show more predicament...and the only option Cale can not possibly tolerate.

I must say that I enjoyed reading this book. I was intrigued by the story, and found the characters to be sympathetically drawn and extremely likable. I give this book an A! and am looking forward to reading further books in this series in the future. show less

THE AFFAIR by Lily Maxton is another delightfully entertaining Regency Historical Romance. A quick read, a novella of only about 68 pages, but a great read! Follow, Elizabeth, Lady Thornhill and Cale Cameron on their journey to their HEA, hopefully. For only one week, Elizabeth would be Cale's, oh, but things don't always happen as expected or as is supposed to happen. As these two learn. Passion ignites between the two and the rest as they say....is history!

Well written with very entertaining and sensual characters. Very well done, Ms. Maxton. I would recommend this quick novella to any and all Historical Romance readers! You will not be disappointed! Received for an honest review.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: HOT

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy show more of My Book Addiction and More show less