Was that a Harlequin Presents I just read? I found it hard to believe! This is more than a story of local orphan boy done good. If one did the nature vs. nurture research, Jared would have been a statistic of one of society's burden. Nothing good ever happened to this lad, but one kindhearted gesture from Amanda's grandfather put him in the right direction for life.
Amanda was rich, Jared was poor, and now the positions were reversed. Jared still saw Amanda as the princess that was unattainable. He kind felt she was born of nobility and he the peasant who got lucky in trade. These two were very brave survivors.
Amanda was a virgin, Jared of course was your typical alpha but not the sort who leapt from one bed to another (at least it didn't seem like it). Both characters had major emotional issues that were very well fleshed out. The author presented both characters with such depth that I began to wonder if I was reading a Harlequin. This was the "deepest" Harlequin I've ever read -- hands down. Mind you, I have read more than a few back then and now.
After a few disappointments from Natalie Anderson, she won me back with this one. Read her book His mistress by arrangement, similar to this and yet not similar at all. You'll see what I mean after you read it. It will not disappoint you. As for this one, its a keeper for my ereader library. Good job Ms. Anderson!
