Persuading Him

My Rating: ★★★★

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Release Date: September 18, 2018

Genre: Clean Inspirational Romance

At seventeen, Anne found the love of her life in an ambitious, yet troubled ex-foster boy, but her wealthy family persuaded her to keep on her path to a prestigious career instead of running away with a boy with no future. Eight years later, she finds herself with no career, little money, and a heart still pining for that ex-foster boy. When she accidentally runs into him--now handsome, rich, and working for the prestigious Pemberley Estates Corporation--she discovers he still hasn't forgiven her yet. How in the world is she going to convince him to give her a second chance?

My Review

When I sat down to write this review, I was torn between what I loved and what frustrated me about Persuading Him. I did love the heroine, Anna. Everyone needs an Anna in their life, the woman who truly has a heart of gold, fiercely loyal, and would do anything for her friends and family. What made me cringe throughout the book was how Anna was treated by her family and how she took the abuse without fighting back. I wanted to scream into the pages for her to speak up, fight back, and not be in her head so much, which is another one of the complaints I had with this narrative. It made the book feel a lot more drawn out than I thought it should've been.

The plus of this book having so many details was the incredible character development, leaving the reader with no questions about any of the characters points of view or the motives behind their actions. Being a lover of the piano myself, I appreciated how the ivory keys brought Anna and her ex-boyfriend Rick together, and I loved the imagery of the scenery throughout the book.

As I read, I was craving to know Rick's side of the story, which is why I have already started reading Persuading Her, so I can finally hear his side of the story.

Despite my few complaints about Persuading Him, I enjoyed this re-telling of Jane Austen's Persuasion, and would recommend this book, and hope that in the continuation I will hear more of Anna's voice and fight for herself and her happiness.

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