“No one was killed, or eaten, so I believe you were in time.”
Angelique Graham
Love triangles are messy things, and the one in this book is no exception. Fun characters and charming interactions keep this book from disaster, but it is not one of my favorites from Suzanne Enoch.
Angel is a madcap miss with an outspoken flair that doesn’t mesh well with society’s expectations. She’s a sweetheart that lives up to her name, but she does make mistakes, especially in her drive to escape her mother’s constraints. The way her mother treats her compared to her younger siblings puzzled me through the entire book. I would have liked to see more explanation for exactly why she treated Angel so differently other than just her age.
James earned his reputation as the devil, but that side of him is rarely seen. I loved seeing him interacting with Angel’s younger siblings and the joy he had in hosting everyone. The most challenging scenes to get through were when he was deliberately cruel to Angel, though. But, bumps in the road aside, I did like him as a character.
Simon was the third corner of the love triangle, but I never understood why he was Angel’s first pick other than he offered her an out. He seemed in over his head anytime he interacted with Angel’s family, especially her siblings. Fortunately, the final resolution is a happier ending for everyone.
The characters are as wildly entertaining as expected from a Suzanne Enoch novel, but Henry and Helen steal the show when they appear. This book is a fun romp through London society and country living. Other than when the love triangle implodes (like they always do), I enjoyed the spectacle.
Working through an author’s back catalog is not always fun, but Suzanne Enoch’s early novels are well worth reading.
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