Talia is heartbroken when the only man she has ever loved is leaving London. Determined to get over him, she devotes herself to juvenile prison reform, and building a school to help educate troubled youth. When James returns she is surprised to find she is still in love with him, but she's determined to protect her heart.
Nina Rowan's A DREAM OF DESIRE is a pleasant story with both romance, and a heroine who isn't afraid to challenge society. Talia is a determined young lady who, after heartbreak, decides to help people rather than hide away. Talia becomes a juvenile prison reformer, who doesn't let anyone get in her way of helping the young men. James is the handsome, headstrong hero who is running away from his past, and will do anything to keep Talia from harm even it that means protecting her from him. Talia and James' shared interests and unique qualities make them a wonderful match with lots of romantic tension.
Aunt Sally is a charming secondary character who looks out for both Talia and James without either one knowing. Alice and Peter give readers the perspective of the working class during the regency era, and Rowan's descriptions of Peter's haunts will help readers understand Talia's mission. The villain in A DREAM OF DESIRE might leave readers a bit conflicted. He is certainly corrupt, yet his circumstances leave readers wondering if maybe he could have been kinder if his past hadn't been so difficult. Rowan makes sure to add just the right amount of conflict and adventure to keep readers' attention. A DREAM OF DESIRE is a heartwarming romance, and Rowan's A Daring Hearts series continues to get better and better.
NO DISTANCE CAN KEEP THEM APART.
For most her life, Lady Talia Hall has been dreaming of the
day James Forester will take her in his arms and kiss her
with unrestrained passion. Tired of waiting, Talia decides
to take drastic measures to make James see her as more than
his best friend's little sister. But her bold plan goes awry
when the scoundrel informs her that he is leaving London-and
her-for a life of adventure traveling the world. Crushed,
Talia throws herself into her reform work and vows never
again to let her foolish heart get the better of her.
But even halfway across the world, James can't stop thinking
of the beautiful Talia, her bold declaration . . . or her
brazen kiss. And when James learns that Talia's reform work
has thrown her into the path of danger and scandal, nothing
can keep him from returning to London. But a broken heart is
not easily put back together, and old habits die hard. Talia
and James must learn that trusting in true love is the
greatest adventure of all...
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