I received a digital arc of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Eloisa James does not disappoint. This book was simply delightful. We start out as enemies to lovers but the adversarial tension is not overdone. The takes on the supporting characters were so refreshing. There’s usually some older adult trying to keep young people toeing the line during the process of courting in a historical romance. Not these two, they are the masters of their own destiny and know exactly what they want; or at least they think they do but will soon learn.
I loved that the servants were mildly supportive of the impropriety. I loved that the side characters were just like yep here to be supportive but not pushy about it.
I loved the fashion involved for both leads. I loved that the cover is exactly how she is described in a certain dress.
Our hero truly respects our heroine for her brain not even just her kindness or something less substantial but genuinely asks her for advice in business often and appreciates her answers. The heroine is confident and self possessed but not annoyingly so. The hero does not take himself too seriously and the instigating events that lead to leveling up their relationship are unique perfection.
I hope this is the beginning of a series because I need to know what else happens with many of the side characters. Loved this one! Already looking forward to a re-read!
High steam, open door also wait until you see this guys carriage. Wow.
Trigger warnings - parent death, parent cheating.
5/5
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