Persuading Him by Keena Richins {Review}

Persuading Him by Keena Richins

Kindle Edition, 257 pages

Published September 18th 2018 

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given

    

At seventeen, Anne found the love of her life in an ambitious, yet troubled ex-foster boy. However, her wealthy family persuaded her to keep on her path to a prestigious career instead of running away with a boy with no future.

Eight years later, she finds herself with no career, little money, and a heart still pining for that ex-foster boy. When she accidentally runs into him--now handsome, rich, and working for the prestigious Pemberley Estates Corporation--she discovers he still hasn't forgiven her yet. How in the world is she going to convince him to give her a second chance?

"Persuading Him" is a stand-alone, clean/sweet, second-chance romance with a guaranteed happily ever after, plus with some other Austen characters sprinkled in. It tells the tale completely from Anne's side. Check out the companion novel for Rick's side.

My Review: 3 Stars

Persuasion is such a classic and I enjoyed the modern spin on this beloved favorite. This version, though modernized, follows the Austen tale quite closely and while that's a good thing, I always expect a little more out of contemporary stories. I wanted a little more romance and a little less whine. That said, Anne's family was vividly terrible and Anne's coming into herself was sweet and satisfying.

It was so much fun to see other Austen characters show up in this story, even in name only. The connections and relationships were complicated, tangled, and interesting to sort out. Overall, this was an entertaining read.

Content: mild romance