Ideally, this book is a 4 star read but judging by how much I enjoyed it, the audiobook narration by Nina Nato and how it broke some of my bleak outlook about me and historical romances, I feel 4.5 stars is a completely justified rating.įor the past few weeks, I have been trying to pick some HR books with authors new to me. I purchased a paperback copy to gift.Ĥ.5 stars- 'I don't want this review to be too personal but it's going to be'.😂😂 I received a copy of this from NetGalley. The epilogue was fantastic in wrapping up all the loose end and character questions. I liked Ravenna’s strength of character and willingness to jump into any situation. Corruption and lies must be untangled which adds depth and intrigue to storyline. They play off each other well and their attraction to each other includes plenty of steamy encounters. Ravenna is wild and unconventional, and Courtland is contrary and uncommon.

He must take on the title of Duke even though his family previously declared him dead and his stepbrother holds himself out as the Duke.Ī fun pairing. They meet again and are caught in an compromising position and are forced to return home.

Ravenna and Courtland were childhood friends until he was sent away by his stepmother. Can be read as a stand-alone but I think better if you’ve read the prior. Subsequent to The Princess Stakes but not labeled as a series. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms, at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal.īoth are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for both of them. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashton, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away-even if brash and foolhardy-is the only option left to secure her independence.

Sometimes, finding love means flouting the rules.īorn to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. Amalie Howard whisks you away with a historical romance full of drama, true love, and the perfect happily ever after.

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