The Dove: The Second Day

Another cute Christmas romance :-)

So, yes, she's a masquerade costume:
“The vivid purple cloak she wore, embroidered along the edge with gold thread, stood out from those wearing less vibrant colors. A red and gold paisley scarf encircled her neck. Rich, black hair spilled in finger-tempting waves over her shoulders, although a braided band of hair encircled the front of her head like a crown. A crown seemed fitting for an enthralling gypsy queen. Silver hoops swung enticingly from her ears. When she lifted a hand and placed it on the old woman's shoulder, silver and gold bracelets tinkled around her wrist and slid down her forearm.
The rich hues of her crimson and gold striped skirt topped with a dark green blouse put him in mind of a fancy hotel lobby he once walked through. A wide, heavy belt cinched her narrow waist, accentuating a bounty of curves above and below the band of leather.”

I'm not too fond of the “my father was a drunk and thief and he sold me to my husband who was abusive and tried to sell me as a whore” story either. It would be nice you kept your fingers out of other cultures if you cannot write but racist caricatures.
But - other than that, I liked this book.