4 of 5 stars
Morgan Banfield is in real trouble this
time as he ponders his fate in Newgate. Not remembering how he got there, he's
even more surprised when his ducal brother Robert pays his debts and bails him
out. There's a condition though--he must accept the man of business position
for Robert's friend, the Duke Brighthollow. Morgan bristles at Robert's high
handedness, but he soon realizes he enjoys the work. The one caveat is Lizzie,
the duke's sister who is an innocent and off limits to Morgan. What he doesn't
know is that Lizzie suffered a tragic deception when she was 16 and has vowed
never to risk her heart again. Can Morgan draw the shy beauty out of her shell?
I always enjoy Jess Michael's books and this one is no exception. It might have been helpful to read "The Duke Who Lied" to get a better understanding of Lizzie and her brother Hugh, but it's not necessary to enjoy this book. Poor Lizzie--she was such a broken character and I loved how Morgan helped her find her voice as they worked on her deceased mother's garden. Of course Morgan's past has come back to haunt him just when he and Lizzie were getting close. Morgan's growth from selfish rake to honorable gentleman taking responsibility for his past actions is a very good character arc. I was routing for Morgan and Lizzie at the outset and thought the final conflict was a great addition to the story.
I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
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