4 of 5 stars
Oliver, the Earl of
Winchcombe, has been a recluse for years doing estate business by strictly by
post. Bearing a horrific scar across his face from his tyrannical father, has
left Oliver weary of socializing with people. His nickname of Lord Scar has only
reinforced his belief that it's not worth it to socialize with the ton. For the
first time in over ten years, Oliver and his twin Penry attend a masquerade
party and Oliver is surprised when he receives a mysterious note to meet in the
garden. There he meets Miss Jewel Latham who warns him of a plot to trap him or
his brother into a marriage by her horrible cousin. Oliver reaches his brother
in time, but is caught kissing Jewel. When he attends Jewel's uncle to offer
for her, he's shocked to be told that Jewel has been sent to Scotland. There's
more going on than a slight scandal and when Oliver rescues Jewel, they try to
figure out who's trying to destroy Oliver while making Jewel disappear.
There was a lot going on in
this book with the mystery surrounding who is trying to discredit Oliver. Could
Jewel's cruel uncle be at the center of the mystery? I enjoyed the mystery as
it unraveled throughout the book, but I wish a bit more time had been spent on
Oliver and Jewel's love story. I can understand Oliver falling for Jewel
quickly especially since he thought of himself as a beast, but it would have
elevated the book to 5 stars in my opinion if more time had been spent on the
relationship especially Jewel falling for Oliver. Ms. Lloyd has written another
intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable story. I look forward to the next book in
the series.
I voluntarily read an
advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
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