4 of 5
stars
I was
excited to read another book by Ms. Amelia Grey. She is a talented author who
can weave an exciting and enjoyable story although this one was slow to get
going. Esmeralda Swift has been dealt a harsh hand. No longer is she the
pampered young girl, but a young woman who is determined to make a life for her
and her younger sister Josephine. A chance meeting with the Duke of Griffin and
Esmeralda's life changes. He's hired her to chaperone his twin sisters as they
make their debut in Society.
I loved
the witty banter back and forth between Esmeralda and Griffin. She gave him no
quarter and spoke her mind, sometimes without thinking. Little did she know,
that trait was exactly what drew him to her. Ms Grey masterfully teases out the details of
the incident that labeled Griffin as one of the Rakes of St. James and the
scandal that has followed him for years. However, when Griffin finds out about
a secret Esmeralda has been keeping from him, her circumstances change again
and not for the better. Back and forth these two verbally battle, all the while
trying to resist the rising passion and temptation for each other. I especially
loved young Josephine and her dog Napoleon. That was such a sweet addition to the story. I was
either laughing at her antics or shedding a tear at a little girl trying to act
so grown up.
All in
all, this book will definitely appeal to fans of Regency Romance.
I received
a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Blurb:
Could finding love be his greatest scandal of all?
The Duke of Griffin has never lived down his reputation as one of the Rakes of St. James. Now rumors are swirling around London that his twin sisters may bear the brunt of his past follies. Hiring a competent chaperone is the only thing Griffin has on his mind--until he meets the lovely and intriguing Miss Esmeralda Swift. In ways he could never have expected, she arouses more than just his curiosity.
The Duke of Griffin has never lived down his reputation as one of the Rakes of St. James. Now rumors are swirling around London that his twin sisters may bear the brunt of his past follies. Hiring a competent chaperone is the only thing Griffin has on his mind--until he meets the lovely and intriguing Miss Esmeralda Swift. In ways he could never have expected, she arouses more than just his curiosity.
Esmeralda
Swift considered herself too sensible to ever fall for a scoundrel, but that
was before she met the irresistibly seductive Duke of Griffin. His employment
offer proves too tempting for her to resist. She can’t afford to be distracted
by his devilish charms because the stakes are so high for his sisters’ debut
Season. . .unless one of London’s most notorious rakes has had a change of
heart and is ready to make Esmeralda his bride.
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