Swept Off Her Feet

Swept Off Her Feet by Hester Browne
Published March 8, 2011

About the Book:

The steps of a charmingly complex dance--Scotland's famous reel--are at the heart of Hester Browne's enchanting contemporary novel of two very different sisters whose dreams may come true at a romantic Scottish ball. 

Evie Nicholson is in love . . . with the past. An antiques appraiser in a London shop, Evie spins fanciful attachments to Victorian picture frames, French champagne glasses, satin evening gloves, and tattered teddy bears--regardless of their monetary value. 

Alice Nicholson is in love . . . with Fraser Graham, a dashing Scotsman whom Evie secretly desires. As crisply neat and stylish as Evie is cheerfully cluttered, Alice is a professional organizer determined to pull her sister out of her comfort zone--and who presents her with an irresistible offer. 

As a favor to friends of Fraser's family, Evie jumps at the chance to appraise a Scottish castle full of artifacts and heirlooms. What could be more thrilling than roaming the halls of Kettlesheer and uncovering the McAndrews' family treasures--and dusty secrets? 

But crossing paths with moody heir Robert McAndrew has Evie assessing what she wants the most . . . and at an upcoming candlelight gala, a traditional dance will set her heart reeling.

My Thoughts:

This is type of book I love most.  I have a thing for British women's lit; it's my favorite genre of books by far.  This was my first book to read by Hester Browne, but I can't wait to read more.  This has romance without being a romance novel (i.e. minus the smut, which I know some do love, but it's not my thing).  It's a sweet and innocent romance, without being too sweet or too innocent.  Evie is totally someone I could see myself being friends with...adored her!  And Robert...a great man to swoon over.  The castle and grounds are described in ways that make you picture them as you are reading.  It sounds like such a lovely place.  I've had my nose in the book off and on all day, every chance I've had, as I couldn't wait to see what would happen next and how the story would end.