Brighter Than the Sun

I read another Julia Quinn novel last weekend: Brighter Than the Sun. I enjoyed it very much and can't believe it's taken me so long to discover Quinn's novels. Better late than never, I suppose. This book rates 4 out of 5.

Charles Wycombe literally drops into Eleanor (Ellie) Lyndon's life when he falls at her feet from a tree after having too much to drink. Ellie helps him home, but not before he asks her to marry him. He hasn't fallen in love with her; instead, he needs to marry in the next few weeks to keep his inheritance.

At first, Ellie refuses the offer, but she reconsiders after her father's new fiancee creates a list of men Ellie could marry. This, combined with her knowledge that the woman will make her life miserable, makes Ellie think again. She enjoys Charles's company, and they marry a few days later.

The most obvious thing about this book is how funny it is. From the first moment, when Charles falls at Ellie's feet, there's a lot to smile about. I loved Charles's lists, for instance, which have headings such as, "Activities to Pursue with Wife," and "Five Ways Ellie Can Move Herself from the Study to the Bedroom." I won't spoil it for you by listing the five ways. It's much better if you find out for yourself. :)

There are some sections in the middle that move slowly, but overall, Brighter Than the Sun is an excellent read, my second favorite Quinn novel--When He Was Wicked is my favorite.

Speaking of bright, here are two scrapbook pages of my nephew's 13th birthday party. It's nice to be scrapbooking again.

Birthday, Page 1
Birthday, Page 2

Alyssa