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Synopsis
Never trust a rake to find you a husband…
Lady Jaqueline Peabody is extremely vexed. Her nemesis, the Duke of Stone, has just ruined her life by matching her sister with a perfect gentleman. Except the gentleman in question has little in the way of income. With the family fortune in tatters, it means Jacqueline is tasked with marrying well—and must bid adieu to her dreams of a lovely spinsterhood with her pianoforte.
James Haven has a respectable title and a rogue’s reputation. After all, love and passion can lead only to disaster. While he’s eschewed marriage for himself, he enjoys great success with matching London’s most eligible ladies and gentlemen. So if Jacqueline needs a wealthy husband, he’ll find her one. Love need not apply!
Only, James is having the devil of time finding the perfect husband for the spirited female. And certainly not because he’s falling for Lady Jacqueline, who heats his desire and dares to stand slipper-to-boot with him. Ridiculous. But, when scandal erupts, Jacqueline’s hopes for the perfect husband might be replaced by the perfect rake…
Review
Some characters make even the simplest of stories most enjoyable. This book has such characters and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lady Jacqueline is one of the most delightful heroines I have come across. She doesn't follow the rules and wants to live her life freely. Unfortunately, things aren't going her way. Tragedy struck their family and now she must marry a rich man to save her siblings from ruin. But before that, she will give a piece of her mind to the Duke of Stone who is responsible for this mess...
And that is how another mess is created...
She is bold, fierce, and passionate. And he is reserved, closed off, and unreachable. But the two of them together are perfect. They have been friends for many years before losing touch. Now, they have reconnected and it might work out for the best because James has promised to find the right husband for Jacquiline. She trusts him and knows that if he made a match, marital bliss will follow.
Neither is prepared for what happens next, though.
It's a scandal to keep the ton entertained but also a love that will never die. I love this book and recommend it to all romance lovers. It will make you smile and warm your heart. The chemistry between the main characters is amazing and of course, what we all love; a happily ever after in their future.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley. The review is my personal opinion of the book and has nothing to do with the author or the publisher.