A review by romancelibrary
An Affair Before Christmas by Eloisa James

3.0

Spoiler Okay.....first of all, how did Poppy not figure out the problem with her hair for FOUR DAMN YEARS???? Her mother is a psychotic bitch that raised her to believe the worst when it came to the marriage bed. Adding that with her hair problem, it makes sense why she didn't feel anything for her husband. HOWEVER, what I don't understand is WHY IT TOOK HER FOUR YEARS TO REALIZE THIS? Not to mention that she would not have realized it if Fletcher himself did not mention the possibility. How obtuse can Poppy be? I found that so unrealistic. Maybe if the story had taken place right after her marriage....maybe then it would make sense. I think this story would have been more credible if that was the case. It simply doesn't take a woman four years to figure out that there's a problem with her hair and that that's what's preventing her from enjoying her husband's attentions. Not to mention that the only reason she still had her hairdo when her husband came into her bedchamber was because of her mother's strict lessons on formality. Honestly, Fletcher is such a patient and loving husband. I don't know how he managed all this drama tbh.

I really enjoyed the side chapters with Villiers, his cousin and Charlotte. I really liked Charlotte with the cousin -- I wish they had more scenes. I also enjoyed reading about Jemma & her husband. I am DYING to read their story! I am also very curious about Lord Strange. I am excited for the next book now!