Series: The Hathaways, #1
Traits & Tropes: managing heroine; hero swoops in to help her just as she's caving under her responsibilities
Publication Date: 10.02.07
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; Hampshire, England
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 5 stars! One of my favorites.
Narration Rating: 4/5
When her brother unexpectedly inherits a viscountcy, Amelia Hathaway quickly learns that keeping after her brother and three younger sisters was nothing compared to managing aristocratic idiosyncrasies. An even bigger challenge still is figuring out what to do with her attraction to their new neighbor’s dear friend, the dangerously handsome Cam Rohan.
Born to a Romani mother and an Irish father, Cam has never felt as if he truly belonged anywhere. He has become wealthier than most men would ever dream of being, but he chafes at the confines of society’s strictures and longs for the freedom of his childhood with the Roma. When lovely Amelia asks for his help, Cam intends to merely be her friend, but they are both unprepared for the blazing attraction that flares between them. For as much as he spurns societal conventions, Cam finds himself wanting all the traditional commitments with Amelia, if he can just convince her she needs him too.
This audio revisit held up well to my memory of the first time I read this book. I still adore Cam as a hero and he still serves as a measuring standard for a good hero in my mind. I certainly still identified with Amelia’s practical nature and her need to be in control and managing things. She was so used to having to step up and care for her family, it was lovely to see Cam jump in with both feet and take up the reins for her, even if she was resistant to accepting his help at first. I’m still thoroughly charmed by how Cam stepped up and made himself invaluable to Amelia, giving her the opportunity to relax a bit and share her burdens with someone who would be a true partner and making their connection unassailable. I think that partnership is what we all strive for in our relationships and I loved reading it. This still remains one of my favorite books.
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