She knows what she wants.
Miss Sophie Kendall is happiest arranging the secret meetings of the Debutante Underground, a group of women who come together to discuss the weekly advice column The Debutante’s Revenge. What makes Sophie most unhappy is her impending march down the aisle to a man she does not love. But her family’s finances are in increasingly dire straits.
He makes an offer she can’t refuse.
Henry Reese, Earl of Warshire, hasn’t slept in weeks. Desperate to escape his manor house and its haunting memories, he heads for one of his abandoned London properties. There he meets a beautiful, intriguing woman—trespassing. Reese is far less interested in Sophie’s search for a secret meeting spot than he is in her surprising ability to soothe his demons. So he strikes a bargain with her: his shop in exchange for spending one night a week with him.
Is this love for real—or just a dream?
Sophie never expected this to happen. But she cannot deny the fire Reese sparks in her—and soon their shared desire burns bright. Sophie is irrevocably promised to another. But maybe these two ill-fated lovers can find a way to risk it all—all the way to happily ever after…
Miss Sophie Kendall is happiest arranging the secret meetings of the Debutante Underground, a group of women who come together to discuss the weekly advice column The Debutante’s Revenge. What makes Sophie most unhappy is her impending march down the aisle to a man she does not love. But her family’s finances are in increasingly dire straits.
He makes an offer she can’t refuse.
Henry Reese, Earl of Warshire, hasn’t slept in weeks. Desperate to escape his manor house and its haunting memories, he heads for one of his abandoned London properties. There he meets a beautiful, intriguing woman—trespassing. Reese is far less interested in Sophie’s search for a secret meeting spot than he is in her surprising ability to soothe his demons. So he strikes a bargain with her: his shop in exchange for spending one night a week with him.
Is this love for real—or just a dream?
Sophie never expected this to happen. But she cannot deny the fire Reese sparks in her—and soon their shared desire burns bright. Sophie is irrevocably promised to another. But maybe these two ill-fated lovers can find a way to risk it all—all the way to happily ever after…
Review - A witty, charming read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this romance between the war-ravaged and instantly smitten Reese, and headstrong and compassionate Sophie. He thinks she has some mystical power to help him sleep and ease his demons, but really, her practical care alleviates his insomnia. For her part, caring for Reese takes her mind off her impending marriage, arranged to rescue her family from their dire financial straits. The main characters were a perfect match and I couldn't help but root for them to be together.
There's banter, romance, emotional growth, and a happy ending for all involved - although this was slightly marred by me wanting to give two of the supporting characters a swift cuff to the head. A novella from their perspective may make me more favourably inclined to the secondary couple. In fact, I'd quite like to read that, because I liked this book except for what those two did.
Although this is the third in its series, I did not feel confused or overwhelmed by what I've missed. Sophie's friends are perfectly supportive without being overbearing and I suspect that I would enjoy reading their own happy endings as well.
Four and a half stars, rounded up.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
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