Days of Gold

This was a great summer read - I read it in two days. The author, Jude Deveraux, has been around a long time, so I was glad to see this new book of hers in the library. I would have enjoyed it more only if I had been at the beach while reading it.

No, it's not a deep book, and it doesn't require a lot of concentration. But it's a great historical romance with very likable characters. Edilean and Angus, the main protagonists, have great chemistry and have the sort of typical historical romance relationship (love/hate/misunderstanding/passion/etc.), and they seem to be thwarted by circumstances at every turn. I found the supporting characters to be more interesting, particularly Harriet and Malcolm. Sure, it was a little predictable, but I still enjoyed the story.

I have to admit, I like Deveraux's time-travel stuff better (A Knight in Shining Armor is a favorite) but this is a nice, light, read.

Days of Gold: A Novel (Edilean)