Convincing Charlotte by Julie Matern {Review}

Convincing Charlotte by Julie Matern

Charlotte Abernathy has met the man of her dreams, Henry Westbrook. Though Henry is currently not a wealthy man, his great aunt appears set to make him her heir. The stage is set for a love-match.

However, disaster strikes in more than one quarter and the lovers are torn apart by forces outside their control.

Henry leaves to seek his fortune, after which he promises to return for Charlotte, but a dastardly scheme sews seeds of doubt in the pair, dividing them by distance and circumstance.

Will they be divided forever or will fate take pity on them?

427 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2021

 

 

My Review: 4 Stars

Life and love aren't always easy. In fact, they rarely are and the path for Charlotte and Henry is a twisty, rough road. I was just talking to someone about how it isn't fair when challenges and trials are sent your way because of the choices and actions of someone else and this is a classic case of that. A heartbreaking, classic case.

I would have loved to pick the inner workings of the character's brains more, but the story was pleasant and entertaining, and there is something satisfying about a relationship that takes a lot of hard work to get there.

Charlotte and Henry have a unique love, but many forces, including misunderstandings and unfortunate events, stand in their way. The separate paths they take definitely shape their individual characters and I really appreciated that.

This is a different type of Regency romance, but it was enjoyable in its own way.

Content: mild war/illness-related scenes; death; mild romance

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