My review is for the earlier version, titled “A Kiss for Miss Kingsley."
In the first novella in the A Waltz with a Rogue series, Miss Olivia Kingsley has recently returned to London after living aboard with her brother and late father. She still loves the man she left behind years earlier, and although she fears he still wants nothing to do with her, she attends a ball at his parents’ home to finally settle things between them.
Allen Wimpleton needs to choose a wife, but the only woman he ever loved sailed away three years earlier. He never expected to see her again until she walks into his parents’ ballroom. Can he earn her forgiveness, or will he kiss his second chance at happiness goodbye?
This is a fast, sweet short romance with good characterization, but I wish it would’ve been longer. I’ll be sure to check out more books by Ms. Cameron.
3.5 Stars

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A quirky but well written short story spanning only a few hours, for the most part. I do like the use of language by the author, although I was glad that I read it on my Kindle so could use the built-in dictionary to explore the many uncommon words (a few of which no dictionary has yet found for me!). It's a nice romance, however, with some hints of anticipation that were really well written. It also has a nice happy ending for those romance readers who prefer a good HEA.

Not a long story, but pleasurable enough for a pleasant afternoon read. ( )

Series: A Walk With A Rogue #1
Publication Date: 1/27/17
Number of Pages: Audiobook

Stevie Zimmerman narrates the short novella. It is only about 2-hours long. The narrator's voice is nice, but the characterizations of some of the characters seem a bit weak and thin. The writing is excellent and the story is well developed and well written. Though it is short, you don’t feel short-changed at all. You come to know the characters and to like them. I especially liked Olivia’s brother, Bradford and look forward to reading his book.

Olivia Kingsley and Allen Wimpleton have a history. Three years earlier, during Olivia’s first season, they met and fell madly in love. That it happened over a two-week period didn’t matter to them. Then, out of the blue, Olivia’s eccentric father announced that he was taking his family to the Caribbean for a year and that they woule be leaving in two days time. He also shared that he was ill and the doctor had recommended the change.

When Olivia told Oliver that her father was taking her away for a year, he got very angry and didn’t give her a real chance to explain or for them to discuss the issue. He just gave her an ultimatum that she had to choose either her father or him. Since she’d never seen that side of Allen, it frightened her. Olivia was so upset with Allen’s reaction that she never got around to telling him about her father’s illness, etc. So she was frightened for her father and now she was frightened of Oliver – so naturally, she chose to go with her father.

Three years later, Olivia and her brother Bradford are back in London and her father has died. She knows she has to actually see and speak with Allen before she can ever actually get over him – or maybe they can reconcile.

This is a lovely second changes story that takes place over the course of one evening. Can these two get past their feelings of hurt and betrayal? Will they be able to reclaim the love they once shared? Is forgiveness an option? You’ll just have to read/listen to this excellent novella to find your answers.

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