About the Book: Truth is more dangerous than fiction…in this exhilarating upper YA fantasy that will capture fans of Shadow and Bone and Dark Water Daughter In ancient times, the Elder Wrights breathed their magic into the fabric of the seven seas. Now what was once an ocean of plenty is slowly becoming a sea of death, and the Talin—a race of hidden mages—are beginning to starve. And for the first time ever, one of their own has no magic. Ostracized by her own people, Nieve is certain that the old stories hide a missing piece of the puzzle. It’s just a matter of unlocking the secret. But when a stranger comes sailing into their harbor, Nieve’s world is suddenly blown wide open. Now she’s sailing on the seven seas—with a too-charming, swashbuckling pirate, a group of strange misfits, and a woman who claims to be one of the Elder Wrights. It’s like Nieve is living one of the stories she’s always loved…only now, she’s weaving a legend of her own. Except that the ol...
Synopsis
One moment, Daniel Millstone is enjoying tinkering with his inventions in his quiet country home with relative anonymity. The next, he’s courting the willful Miss Adeline. It might have begun as a way to vex her half brother—his childhood nemesis—but her striking beauty and kissable lips prove an irresistible temptation.
From the moment her pet pig attacks him, Adeline Foster knows she does not care at all for the Duke of Warwick. Certainly the man is handsome, but such an arrogant arse. But when her scoundrel half brother demands she marry a stranger over a failed investment, the duke does something shocking…he announces he’s courting her.
Now Adeline and her faux beau must convince the ton and their families that they’re an item. It doesn’t matter if they can barely tolerate each other. It doesn’t matter that scandal is only a touch away. Because if this charade doesn’t work, Adeline will find herself in dangerous hands…
Each book in the Daring Ladies series is STANDALONE:
* One Night with an Earl
* How Not to Marry a Duke
Review
It's one of those historical fiction books that you will find impossible to put down. The story is great, but the thing I love the most is the characters. Both Adeline and the Duke of Warwick are interesting, quick-witted, unconventional for their time, and loveable. Separately, they are two of the best fictional characters I have read in a while. Together, they are perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed their romance, and I highly recommend this book to other readers.
Adeline is a half-English and half-Egyptian woman who not only learned the social norms of English society but also learned the family values of her mother's people. She is a healer and all she wants to do is help other people and ease their pain.
The Duke of Warwick is an inventor and a recluse. Some believe him to be quite mad. But all he wants is to work on his next best idea and invent something that will make life easier for others. He just wants to serve his country in any way possible. And having a rational mind, inventing seems like the best option.
Running away from society, the two find each other in the country. And their lives will never be the same. What starts as a ruse, soon turns into reality. Now, they must face their inner demons and find out just how much they love each other.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of it via NetGalley. The review is my honest opinion and has nothing to do with the author or the publisher.