Due to being sick for a week, I decide to read this Christmas novella to cheer me up. I enjoyed despite the fact I'm not a big fan of historical romance. It was fast paced and easy reading. Anyone who's a big fan of historical romance will enjoy reading this novella.
I received this ARC from Net Galley in exchange of my honest review.

4.5 stars

I really enjoyed this tale. Mimi is a new author to me but I will definitely be looking for her other stories.

The story is set in Victorian times and the author highlights the restrictions on young woman at that time. The Tale is also one of class divide. I wasn't very impressed with the father but I expect his attitudes were typical of the day. The romance between Ned and Sophie built slowly and it was unusual for the hero to be enchanted first. It was a clean romance and I usually read stories with more fizz but this didn't detract from my enjoyment.

I heartily recommend this book.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book by NetGallery in exchange for my honest review

Mr Edward Sharpe is a very reserved man, but he loves Sophie. He has looked at her for a long time, but never talked to her. He has asked to court her. Sophie's father is so caught up in putting modern technology such as gaslight in his estate that he has let his family go. Sophie tells Edward that she cannot marry him as they don't suit. He feels very deeply but seems cold and indifferent. He doesn't ask her to give him another chance. After talking to her mother, she goes to Edward's office to invite him to their Christmas House party so they can get to know each other better. Will Edward show Sophie his heart? Will Sophie be able to love Edward? I adored this book of misunderstandings and love. I received this book from Net Galley and Perfectly Proper Press for a honest review and no compensation otherwise.