A review of Playing the Part

I was very excited when I received Playing the Part in the mail. It is the third and final book in her latest series.  This book is the story of Lucetta Plum, an actress from New York who has to leave the city to escape the intentions of an over eager fan.  Her escape lands her at the estate of Bram Haverstein, the grandson of her benefactor. Bram is also an admirer of Ms Plum, although he does not fully understand the mysterious depth of Ms Plum's personality. 

Lucetta's initial impression of Bram is also wrong, as his intriguing and somewhat distressing at times facade also hides mysteries for which Ms Plum is unprepared. The tale that follows is full of mayhem, romance, and adventure as they both work to protect Ms Plum from danger.  I am unsure how Mrs. Turano does it, but her female heroines are always hilarious and strong.  These heroines are always a good match for their stronger yet tender counterparts. 

My favorite part of the novel is the magnetism between Lucetta and Bram. They are drawn to each other, but they are unsure how to approach the other because of the questionable qualities that don't quite up between the two until all their secrets are out.  As a reader, I too was drawn to the characters as I tried to figure out what was going on in the book. It makes for a very great read, and made it hard for me to put the book down until I finished it. 

This book is a great read for anyone who enjoys historical romance with a little mystery thrown in. This book can be read as a stand alone novel, but I would recommend reading the other two books first. It would help with understanding Lucetta's character and story. 

* I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  My opinions are my own. *