Review: The Spinster and the Rake (Never a Wallflower, #1) by Eva Devon

Synopsis 

The marriage game is afoot in this clever blend of My Fair Lady meets Pride and Prejudice with a twist!

Edward Stanhope, the icy Duke of Thornfield, likes his life in a certain order. Give him a strong drink, a good book, and his dog for company, and he’s content. But when he goes to his library and finds a woman sitting in his chair, petting his dog, what starts as a request for her to leave quickly turns to a fiery battle of wits, leading to a steamy kiss that could ruin them both if they were caught.

So of course, damn it all, that’s when Edward’s aunt walks in, and thereafter announces Miss Georgiana Bly is the future Duchess of Thornfield.

Georgiana was content to be a spinster, spending her days reading and working to keep her family out of debt. But now her days are spent locked away with a growly duke, learning how to be the perfect duchess, and her nights spent fighting the undeniable attraction to a man who was never meant for her.

As their wedding day approaches, the attraction between them burns hot and fierce, but is it enough to melt the duke’s chilly facade?

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Books like this are the reason I love historical romance so much. It's perfection; interesting characters, interesting times, and the scenes that will warm your heart, make you smile, and make it impossible for you to put it down. I loved every second and enjoyed every moment.

Georgiana simply wants to find a quiet place to hide. She hates social gathering and balls are the worst. Unfortunately for her, things took an interesting turn when she encounters a handsome man.

Edward wants a few minutes to himself. That's all. He doesn't expect to find an intriguing woman sitting in his chair and refusing to leave just because he asked. Not very nicely at that. But then, he doesn't do nice.

Now the two find themselves engaged which something neither of them want or need. What will this not-so-happy union bring? Well, that's anyone's guess.

A very well-written story which I highly recommend to the fans to historical fiction. You really don't want to miss this one.