Once upon a dream, two cursed people fell in love . . .
Tansy White doesn’t want to end up alone like her three aunts who raised her, but when she is betrayed by her would-be betrothed, she fears she might never change her fate. At her aunts’ suggestion, she seizes the chance to visit Rose Cottage, the country home of her late mother. For years, dreams of the cottage have haunted Tansy, and she is convinced it holds the answer to her hidden past. But after getting caught in a terrible storm, she meets a man who is just as determined as she is to learn all her secrets.
Marcus Taylor, brother to the Duke of Westmorland, is also troubled by vivid dreams. On a sleepless night, as a tempest rages outside his brother’s estate, he makes a discovery far more mysterious than any dream: a young woman, cold as ice, lies unconscious in the library, and he is sure she is the key to solving his problems. When she wakes, what begins as a shared quest for information turns into an unexpected friendship. As they piece together the fragments of their pasts, they discover a tangled web of lies, and their feelings for each other become just as entwined. But is their love as strong as their dreams . . . or their fate?
My Review:
With such a clever title, I was looking forward to reading the fairy tale inspired story that is set in the Regency period. The story of Tansy White had mystery, treachery, romance, complicated relationships, traces of the fairy tale, and danger are all wrapped up into one amazing tale.
I thought it was ingenious to have spinster aunts who raise orphaned Tansy. Each woman was unique, contributing pieces to the story, but also provided a sense of mystery to Tansy’s past. I think my favorite was her younger Aunt Daisy who was childlike and believed in fairies. Her simple outlook on life was refreshing and, in many ways, helped Tansy to sort out her true feelings for Marcus.
There were many parts to the story that kept me guessing as to what was happening; some I figured out, while others were a complete surprise. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next Regency fairy tale inspired story of Ms. Walker’s. This is the second book in the Enchanted Regency series. It would be helpful if you had read the first book, The Masked Baron (which I loved!), but it’s not necessary in order to enjoy this story. 4.5/5 stars
I received an advanced reader copy of the book. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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