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This sweet romance is quite addictive. Hazel Statham uses language which is appropriate to the period. As a reader, I initially found it difficult to breeze through, but the tone of the book is quickly established by the use of these old-fashioned terms. The characters are pleasing and unique. Naïve Sophie is the perfect partner for an arrogant young man who seems to have everything. She brings forward his very human, vulnerable aspects. Through misunderstandings the romance becomes complex, leading into a dramatic conclusion. If you have been searching for a warm-hearted regency romance with an authentic accent, you should read Hazel Statham’s Dominic. Blue Ribbon Rating: 4.5
Dominic is a wonderful story of the scandalous rake who becomes a tutor to a beautiful innocent young woman, Jack, who teaches him about the unconditional love of his lifetime. Hazel Statham gives her readers a story of compassion that will tear at your heart strings as you anxiously read each page.
This is an old fashioned novel in the style of Georgette Heyer. It is billed as Regency and is that style, but is really set in the Georgian era. The characters are likable and real, and the author breathes new life into an old genre. |
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Dominic, the Marquis of Vale is surprised to arrive at his apartments to find a young boy. The fact that the boy has been beaten leads Dominic to believe that he has already been looking for trouble. However, once inside Dominic discovers that that young boy, Jack, is not a boy at all. Realizing that he is dealing with a young lady, Dominic decides to offer his protection, but when morning comes the girl is gone. Leaving no trace as to where she has gone or who she actually is, as she never told him her true name.  Rating: 5 Enchantments I knew as soon as I read the first three chapters of DOMINIC that this was a first-rate regency romance deserving of a 5 PLUS rating. Ms. Statham’s use of prose appropriate to the period is masterfully done. What is most fascinating about this novel is how subtly and sweetly the romance blossoms between Dominic and Sophie. What begins as a mere chance meeting develops into a unique friendship, finally into a yearning that defines true love. Ms. Statham does a wonderful job breathing life into her characters and providing fascinating period details of the settings in which the story take place. DOMINIC is a delicious romance that was a delight to read. This novel is proof positive an author need not keep the bedroom door open and still deliver a powerful love story that is sure to satisfy. |
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