The Belle of Charleston

Hines's first Southern Legacy romance has all the elements of intriguing antebellum fiction: a mansion near Charleston, a beautiful woman, and two men who are both in love with her. Josephine Buchanan Wright is convinced that Wade Montgomery will marry her instead of abiding by his family's wishes and marrying the fianc%C3%A9e of his deceased brother, Percival. When Wade's cousin, Lt. Cullen Smythe, informs Josephine that Wade will uphold his familial duty, she is heartbroken. Though Cullen offers for her hand to minimize the damage to her reputation, Josephine is convinced her father would not allow the marriage, as Cullen is a Yankee. But Cullen refuses to withdraw his offer, as he finds Josephine extremely attractive. Fickle Josephine falls in and out of love too quickly, and while Hines keeps the story moving, the lack of character development and precipitous ending are likely to disappoint. (BookLife)