I have always appreciated Amanda Quick’s ability to use words to challenge literary perceptions about the romance genre.  In Second Sight, she stays true to her own conventions and produces a solidly appealing literary feast.

Venetia Milton, a photographer with the responsibility of providing for her entire family during the Victorian Age, throws caution to the wind for a night of passion with Gabriel Jones.  Despite that, she purposely chose him for a solitary night of passion.  She finds herself heartbroken to hear of his demise a few weeks later, and out of sentiment, uses his last name when she manufactures the identity of a widowed bride to further her business.  Things get a bit sticky when he shows up very much alive and plays along with her ruse to get to the person responsible for causing him to fake his own death — who now stalks Venetia as well.  Thrown into the mix, Venetia and Gabriel both have meddlesome families — and secret abilities.

As always, Ms. Quick tangles a web of suspense, mayhem, and romance—then very deftly untangles it with surprise twists and turns.  Venetia is both strong and independent - yet does not stand out as anachronistic for the time period.  Gabriel is teaming with masculinity - yet retains an old world sophisticated sensibility.  Second Sight is another testament to Ms. Quick’s abilities to provide romance that stimulates the intellect as well as the heart.

Created for Romance Divas :: www.romancedivas.com :: © 2007