TBR Challange: The Bartered Heart

I finished The Bartered Heart for Keishon's TBR challenge. Here are the results.

1. Title/Author of Book
The Bartered Heart by Nancy Butler

2. Brief Synopsis
Griffin Darrowby has lost his money through investments; now, he resolves to marry a wealthy woman. He leaves London to court Lady Minerva, but he's kidnapped along the way by two men who plan to ransom him. He escapes when the men go to London, and he meets the brothers' stepsister, Gates. Gates is far from wealthy, but Griffin finds himself drawn to her.

3. Copyright Year
1999

4. Did you like or dislike it?
I liked it and rate it a 3.5 out of 5.

5. Was it designated a DIK or Five-Heart book at any review sites?
Yes, it received five hearts from The Romance Reader.

6. If yes to the above, do you agree or disagree with the reviewers?
My opinion is more in line with the All about Romance review, which gave the book a B. I liked the book but found certain aspects predictable. Also, The Bartered Heart includes a personal pet peeve: a couple where both people fall in love with someone else. This always strikes me as too convenient--everyone is happy; no one gets hurt.

7. Is this a new author for you?
No, I've read other books by Butler, including The Discarded Duke and Prospero's Daughter, both of which I liked better than this story.

8. If you answered yes to question 4, would you read more by this author?
Yes.

9. Did you find a new author to read from your TBR pile?
No, I've read Nancy Butler before.

10. Does this encourage you to read more from your TBR pile?
Yes. I may read another Regency this month, and I'll definitely check Keishon's site to see next month's TBR challenge.

Alyssa