Book Review: Somewhere I'll Find You by Lisa Kleypas

All London is at Julia Wentworth's feet. The beautiful, enchanting actress is the toast of the theater world -- and anything she desires is hers for the asking. But the incomparable leading lady guards a devastating secret: a mystery husband whom she does not know, dares not mention...and cannot love.

For years Damon Savage has been searching for the stranger his unscrupulous parents wed him to without his consent. Wanting no more than to be legally rid of the foolish chit, Damon is shocked to discover his "bride" is the exquisite stage performer whom he intended to make his mistress! But though his wife by law, Julia will never truly be Damon's -- until he conquers her fears, his formidable rivals...and the stellar lady's proud, independent heart. (Synopsis from author's website)

Review: Although Lisa Kleypas is fast becoming one of my new favorite authors, this book did not inspire me to dig out the rest of her novels in my possession and devour them. I did enjoy the story but it was not in the least awe inspiring. The story is great, the two main characters are married as children and although Damon has been searching for her, Julia has been doing everything within her power to avoid her husband. And while I don't think that the story was underdeveloped or the characters were lacking in that human characterization that makes them worthy of connecting to I just felt that the story was somewhat flat.

There was so much potential and I just don't think that she reached it in this novel. I can't quite put my finger on what this one was lacking but whatever it is, her other novels have it.

Details:

• Publisher: Avon (October 1, 1996)
• Pages: 384
• Author: Lisa Kleypas

Plans: To be included in my historical romance bookbox

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