For some reason I felt I had fallen into a historical romance although I knew it was contemporary. I am not sure if it was the style of writing or the way the characters behaved or just what it was but it had a different feel to it from most contemporary romances that I have read recently…an interesting feel that kept me turning page after page to find out what would happen.

Charlotte had loving parents and a wonderful life until she turned 12. Then, her parents died and her life was turned upside down. Put in boarding school, ignored by most of her family and left to her own devices she became stronger through adversity. Her one mainstay was Brendan and though their families were enemies their friendship never wavered.

Five years later, when her grandfather died her life changed again. She was suddenly an heiress with more money than others in the family received – they were not happy. For four years she continued to study and work and wait till her money would be in her own hands and not be overseen by others.

A young beautiful heiress has dreams but she also has responsibilities. She planned to eventually marry and have a family. She was plotting her future while dealing with much going on around her. Charlotte must have been an old soul because she had the strength of a lioness and an indomitable will.

This is a love story that was somewhat predictable but a pleasure to read and I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books for the copy to read in exchange for my honest review. ( )