Reviews for Two for the Heart

The average rating for Two for the Heart based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-07-27 00:00:00 James Lynah In 'The Proposal' by Betty Neels, Francesca is working as a companion taking the abuse of a selfish woman because she gets lodging provided for her and her sister. Since the death of her parents, she has been the sole provider for their little family, but meeting Renier goes a long ways to improving their lot in life. In 'The Engagement', newly divorced veternarian Kristin has move herself and young son to Oklahoma to start life over. Signng her son up for a program to have a volunteer "Dad" seemd like a good idea, until Andrew appeared and took on the role of Dad and fiance. Not telling her, but having it come out at a cocktail party, that was not a date, makes things worse. The first story was very enjoyable. Betty Neels always provides a great story. The second story by Ellen James was a little dry and seemed difficult to read, but overall, OK.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-04-14 00:00:00 Cory Seeseequon This is a two-fer containing two novellas, one of which is The Proposal by Betty Neels, which is the subject of this review. Francesca her sister are poor orphans. Francescaworks for the very gauche, nouveau riche Lady Mortimor for a pittance because an apartment comes with the job, which gives the two of them a place to live. One of Francesca's regular duties is to take Bobo, a Yorkie, for his daily walk. It is on one of these walks that Francesca meets Renier Pitt-Colwyn, the half-Dutch RBD, and his very large, shaggy dog, Brontes. Renier soons finds out Francesca's back story and takes it upon himself to improve her lot. He arranges for her to go to work for his best friend's widow as a governess for her small daughter, while Mum, who is an actress, goes on tour with her acting company. The little girl, Peggy, is very unhappy, still grieving for her father whom she loved very much. Her mother cares nothing for her because she isn't a pretty child. Renier goes on to arrange for Peggy to go to live permanently with her paternal grandparents, which puts Francescaout of a job. Not to worry, though, because he quickly makes his Declaration and Proposal. Nice little story.