Reviewed by Francine
As this is the first book in series
to do with the Allamont Sisters, Amy’s story nicely sets the tone for upcoming
books, which are destined to feature each of her sister’s individual stories
and romantic leanings. That said; Amy’s story stands-alone as a rather sweet
tale of an elder sister who has always looked to her father for guidance, until
his death, which leaves her bereft and shocked by the contents of his will. Ever
faithful to his memory Amy finds it increasingly difficult, and at times,
impossible to understand the sudden rebellious nature of her sisters. What is more,
her mother’s indifference to the plight of her daughters confuses the poor
lass. After all, her father’s strict upbringing of the sisters (in all 6) and his
biblical bent seem lost in the mayhem that suddenly surrounds her. As for love
and romance, where can that fit in with her life given the strict criteria laid
down within her father’s will for the sisters’ individual inheritances?
What could her father have been
thinking to set forth such a cruel schedule of events, when one sister already
has her heart set on her life partner, and another with fanciful notions to do
with a man who is more than a little enamoured with Amy, herself. Life for Amy
is one of adhering as best she can to her father’s gambit for the future
stability of their individual lives, but she soon discovers demure meekness and
self-sacrifice can be unbearably painful. So too, another finds himself facing
a sacrifice he cannot bear, and with a little cunning he attempts to resolve
his and Amy’s dilemma, but not without heart-in-mouth realisation that it could
all go terribly wrong. Be assured there is an HEA to this story, a touch of
mystery, a shocking revelation, and all in all, it’s a delightful read.
