A Sweet Romance from Barbour Publishing

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Hello everyone,

Once again, I’m back with a new romance from Barbour Publishing!

Written By Anne Blackburne, Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer was the absolute sweetest.

What did I like most about it? The writing was one of the best parts. The author has a talent for creating characters that stick with you long after you turn the final page. The events in the story unfold in a way that feels just so right and keep you turning the pages and rooting for the characters. That’s what makes a great story.

Shy and quiet Jane Bontrager is the Beth March of the story. (Yes, of course I have to reference Little Women!) Ever since being teased as a child and being called the childish nickname Plaine Jane as a joke about her culture, she has always felt self-conscious. After all- she’s a young woman who’s trying to find her way, but when you add a hurtful nickname to the mix, things spiral quickly.

To make matters worse, her shyness is keeping her from speaking to her long-time crush, Samuel. In her mind it’s easier to become an old maid and never marry than to voice her feelings aloud to him.

However, after she starts receiving thoughtful gifts from a secret admirer, is there a possibility that someone else has set their sights on her?

Like I said before, the writing is amazing. The author’s ability to create these relatable characters and interactions is something that stood out to me.

Many young girls and women may also relate to Jane. Jane has been through a lot of hardship among peers during her childhood, which negatively impacted the way she viewed herself and also made her question her worth. This is something that a lot of people are struggling with today. The emotions and trials she goes through during the story is something that will deeply impact readers.

The emotional depth of Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer is one of the things I enjoyed the most. The art of storytelling can express so many things in a variety of ways and that’s something I thought this book performed really well.

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