Historical Romance published by Zebra Books 26 Jan 21
This is not my favorite of Ms. Feather’s books. We’re in a period where motor cars are emerging, but horses and carriages are still around, women have a surprising amount of freedom, and trains are starting to shorten travel between London and its suburbs. Not only are the protagonists on opposing ends of the spectrum, but there’s a significant age gap between them. Petra apparently fell in love with a twenty-one-year-old man when she was fourteen and essentially, after a small attempt at revenge for him spurning her at that age, picks up where she left off.
Guy has definitely sowed some oats and continues to sow more. He has a well-deserved reputation for loving them and leaving them with his on-again off-again mistress, who is well known in the ton. It’s inevitable when he and Petra begin to spend time together tongues will wag. Added to all that, Petra is an ardent feminist who supports the rights and freedom of women and Guy is openly opposed in the House of Lords. And yet, the chemistry between them cannot be denied.
There are certain elements to the story that felt rushed and incomplete, but all’s well that ends well, and I’m glad to have read the book to finish out the trilogy where I believe the first book was the best of the three.
Grade: C
Summary:
From the spark of revenge . . .
Petra Rutherford is certain she isn’t the first dreamy-eyed girl that devilishly handsome Baron Granville of Ashton has loved and left behind. But when her brother’s political ambitions place her before him once more, she’s determined to give Guy Granville his own taste of torment. What better way to best a scoundrel than by luring his interest—before bringing things to an abrupt, embarrassing end? The only flaw in her gem of a plan is her still powerful attraction to the dazzling nemesis . . .To a love more precious than rubies . . .
Guy Granville is disarmed by Petra’s bold pursuit of him, so much so that he forgets he never intended to fall in love—much less entertain thoughts of marriage. Now, if only the fiery Petra would stop sparring with him long enough to surrender to him completely—and allow him to convince her that his riches, his rubies, and his heart belong with her . . .
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