Synopsis
Lily Darling knew that marrying a con man was a risk, but her new husband swore those days were behind him. Then he disappears without a word, taking all of her money with him. So when her scoundrel of a husband mysteriously returns, years later, hoping to set things right, Lily guards her heart. But curse the man for being just as breathlessly handsome as the day she last saw him.
Adam Darling never meant to leave his innocent, beautiful wife, but if he hadn’t, he would’ve been sent to prison and Lily’s good reputation destroyed. He can’t blame her for hating him, and now that he’s back, he’ll do whatever he must to prove he never stopped loving her, even if it takes the rest of his life.
But when Lily is blackmailed by someone from their past, she wonders if the reason Adam abandoned her is more complex than a simple con. To find the truth, though, she’ll need to do the impossible—trust him—and with the attraction simmering between them hotter than ever, getting too close could get her burned...
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I loved this historical romance novel. It's an intriguing story that will keep you entertain throughout. The story starts with an interesting event and ends well too. One of the best historical fictions of the year!Adam and Lily Darling make a lovely couple. One is a reformed con man with enough skeletons in his closet and the other is a struggling jewelry maker. They have a complicated past and Lily isn't willing to forgive her husband so easily. But what will happen when the truth is finally revealed? Whether they overcome the misunderstandings or will become a prey to one man's schemes is yet to be shown.
Read and find out for yourself.
There are a few loopholes but I think that the two main characters are strong enough to overcome them. My focus remained on Lily and Adam and found them to be two amazing fictional characters. I thoroughly enjoyed reading their story and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a thrilling romantic read.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this via NetGalley.
