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Victoria Malvey's acclaimed romance debut, Portrait of Dreams, "added a fresh voice to the genre" (Romantic Times). Now she follows the winding path from friendship to passion in the heartwarming story of a lifetime love that unfolds amid the gardens of aristocratic England. Lord Crispin Merrick and Amelia Ralston were childhood playmates -- innocents frolicking on the grounds of Hunterdon Estate. When Cris left home and headed off to school, young Amelia was devastated -- for she adored her companion and best friend more than she could say. When he returns ten years later, her frustration grows deeper still, for Cris cannot see her for the eligible woman that she is, but still as a mere child. Crispin thought that it was the honorable thing to salvage Amelia's family estate -- which he found in disarray -- and care for her and her siblings by becoming their guardian. Little did he know of the depth of Amelia's feelings, or that she was crestfallen when his offer was not one of marriage! But Cris's brotherly fondness for this spirited miss is about to give way to emotions that set his heart reeling -- as he sees Amelia in a new light, and finds a passionate bond worth more than any estate. But when darkness and danger threaten their world, Cris and Amelia discover what it truly means to love, trust, and honor for a lifetime.
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1999
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September 20, 2011
Maybe a 2 1/2 ** but it just went off the rails. Very Laurenesque conflict: he wants safe, passion but not love-filled marriage, she wants it all. The bits with the merchant uncle were fun.
July 6, 2019
I started this rainy afternoon unsure if I had read this book previously. After a quick re-read, I am happy to say that I had previously read it and that it is still a wonderful read. I became quite invested in the other Ralston sisters as well as the colorful aunt and uncle. Amie and Cris may have had a tenuous lead up to their HEA but it was well worth it.
The mystery side plot got a little muddled midway through, but it works itself out towards the end. It's a cute rainy day read.
The mystery side plot got a little muddled midway through, but it works itself out towards the end. It's a cute rainy day read.
November 6, 2019
Smut at the end. :(
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