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
As the middle—and least marriageable—sister in a bevy of swans, Lavinia Wynnburn is quite content being the odd duck out. This way, she’s free to commit social faux pas without anyone much noticing. Until the Duke of Beaubrooke turns up the morning after a ball, asking for her hand in marriage.
Alexander Reddington doesn’t particularly care for social niceties, nor is he particularly good at them. But now that the spare has become the heir, he must marry...and soon. When he stumbles into the same corner as a socially awkward wallflower, he knows he’s found the perfect wife: one who won’t bother him to attend every simpering event of the season.
Only, Alexander’s shy and pretty new wife is finding her new position surprisingly exciting and keeps accepting every invitation that flutters past their door. And worse luck, he might even be falling for her. Now he must hide the truth about why he really proposed…before his unexpectedly happy marriage is dashed to pieces.
Review
I enjoyed this sweet historical romance with many tender moments between the main characters. They are both introverts and that made it so easy to love them. No two people are more suited to be together than Livinia and Alexander. Unexpected circumstances throw them into each other's orbit and now they are married. But what happens next?
Soon, Livinia will realize that she doesn't know herself as well as she thought. She is immensely enjoying the attention her new status brings with it. Or maybe she needs to learn more about society and how to navigate amidst all the deceit and hidden agendas. One thing is sure though, she wants to become a Duchess her husband can be proud of.
Alexander married Livinia because he thought she was like him. A woman who avoids social gatherings and is content with a more secluded lifestyle. Yet, his wife keeps accepting invitations and he must pretend to make her happy. Should he reveal the real reason he married her and risk unhappiness to come between them?
Overall, it's a lighthearted book that is easy to read and enjoy. I'd recommend it to all fans of historical romance novels.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley.