Oh My Goodness! This book was totally 100% implausible. As I read it I saw it as an old fashioned melodrama where all the actors loudly declaimed every line and threw their hands around wildly for emphasis. Every action of the heroine was exaggerated and over the top. She ran off from him into the forest several times. Every action of the hero was unbelievable and hokey. The whole undying love affair took place over a week. I could give examples but really, either trust me or read it yourself. ( )

I don't often dip back into the short Harlequin romance books any more but this one caught my eye and I couldn't resist. There were moments when stereotypes annoyed me but overall the story of Annabelle and Stefano made for a wonderful read. If you are in the mood for a little brain candy this one is a bit like taffy with nuts in it...you're going to have to work at it but the calories are worth it. ( )