Review: The Shopgirl's Forbidden Love by Jenni Fletcher

Nancy has had a long standing affection for James, but she considers the difference in their stations too immense to take a chance on man. James has loved Nancy for just as long, yet he will not trespass where he is so clearly not wanted. Just as Nancy realises she doesn't want to grow old alone, she discovers James is engaged. It will take all their friends and a great deal of soul-searching for them to finally make a match of it.

I loved both Nancy and James - unlike the many romances about the ton, they are common folk who nonetheless have a keen awareness of class. Jenni Fletcher has done an excellent job of writing two realistic characters and their respective worlds. Not only that, but she brings in previous characters (Nancy's workmates at the bakery) in a way that makes we want to explore their own stories. This is a superbly enjoyable read and I'm keen to read more by Jenni in the future!

(Oh, but if Kitty Palmer is to get her own story I won't complain!)

The Shopgirl's Forbidden Love is available in ebook and hard copy.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author; all opinions are my own.