Title: The Trouble With Playboys

Author: Margaret Tanner

The Wild Rose Press

Recent Historical Vintage Rose

Rated spicy Pages 228

Print ISBN: 1-60154-476-6

Release Date: April 24 2009

$6.00

Blurb:

When a wealthy Englishman, Paul Ashfield travels to Australia in search of the birth mother he thinks deserted him, he never expects to meet and fall in love with Daphne Clarke. Upon meeting her parents, Paul is horrified by the possibility that they may have the same mother. He beats a hasty retreat, leaving Daphne heartbroken. Amidst the turmoil of WW2 they meet again in Singapore, just before the Japanese pour into Malaya, and in the chaotic aftermath each believes the other is dead.

REVIEW:

Paul is a young boy when he finds out that the woman he thought was his mother told him his real mother lives in Australia. Paul sets out to find his real mother and meets Daphne in Australia. A series of events leads him to believe that the woman he is falling in love with may be his sister. Terrified by the possibility, he leaves leaving her heartbroken.

Margaret Tanner is an amazing writer. I am not a fan of the historical genre but found this one thrilling. The characters are three dimensional, and exciting to follow as each one takes on new responsibilities. The historical descriptions were as accurate as one could except from this talented author. 

I particularly grew fond of Daphne, her strength to move forward and her dedication to help those who were touched by the war. Margaret Tanner delivers true romance in an era of chaos.

Reviewed By Annie Alvarez

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