Wow, what a beautiful, believable story! I have read Elisabeth's other books and I have to say that her writing style draws the reader into a magical romance where you want to stay indefinitely. Her descriptions of people and places are so realistic that I could visualize the characters, see where they live, feel their joy and sadness.
I read at night, right before going to bed, and while reading I found myself saying, "I'll read just one more chapter, just a few more pages." I couldn't put down Hal and Joanna's story. They were very real people to me.
Hal is a gorgeous man, and not just because I could picture him as Aidan Turner (yum)! He is handsome, patient, smart, and caring, all traits a romantic hero should have. He also has faults, which I really like heroes to have in books. I don't like Prince Charming heroes and Barbie heroines. I like characters I can relate to no matter what time period, and Elisabeth executed these two people perfectly.
Joanna is a confused young woman who learns what real love is over time, and I really liked that about her. She dealt with issues the way a real person would, and I enjoyed taking that journey of self-discovery with her.
The Blacksmith's Wife is a beautiful love story that transports the reader into another time, where men were strong and women had to be even stronger. Like a painter, Elisabeth adds layers to her setting and characters until the reader can't help but be carried along with the storyline, and root for that happily ever after.
I highly recommend this book to discerning romance readers. You will fall in love with Hal and Joanna, as well as with Elisabeth Hobbes' writing!
I received an ARC copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Magical Romance!
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