The novel is about two young people from two entirely different walks in life (one filthy rich, the other poor as dirt) who are coerced into marriage. No, not for any of the typical 19th century reasons of morality, but on account of thieves, handcuffs and pay-back. And, I think, because this is Christian fiction. Which is why the heroine has a faith in God that is convenient at best and her womanizing husband she is forced to marry no longer womanizes the moment he’s married to this woman who is known to him by name only. Of course both characters have “dark” secrets neither cares to share, and they can’t help but change their lives within a few months and fall madly in love.
I have truly enjoyed Delia Parr’s Love’s First Bloom and Heart’s Awakening, but I found the characters in Hidden Affections to be unbelievable and the plot a bit fantastic. But then I like books that are at least somewhat realistic – and being handcuff to a handsome, filthy rich man so I am forced to marry him is NEVER likely to happen!
This book was provided by Bethany House Publishers for review purposes.
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