I absolutely loved this one! It was fun and steamy and I couldn’t not adore Aurora. She was unashamedly bold and brave and confident in herself in a more subtlety beautiful way. I loved how she easily she propositioned Worth and how she never felt a drop of shame about sharing herself with him even when she didn’t know of he’d reject her or not.
I really liked learning more or Aurora and that though she presented herself as perfect society girl inside she wanted so much more! Aunt Lottie is an atrocious chaperone but I love her so much - she’s so sweet and I adore how she lives ger life boldly and without care for her reputation. I was so happy she got a subplot in this one and found some happiness of her own.
I also really like the Dowager Duchess of Ware. Her snarky banter with Aunt Lottie was fun but that they actually secretly liked each other, so sweet 🥹 she was proper but also just a delightful support for Aurora even when things looked to be going wrong the Dowager didn’t say a mean word.
The romance was excellent. Aurora slowly won over Worth with her determined need for him. Worth’a realisations and acceptance and healing was so perfect and I just really enjoyed every minute of their story. Their chemistry and passion and feelings were so strong it was a delight to read.
The antagonist were frustrating in a good way and I loved how it all wrapped up in the end though I would have liked a little more gravitas given to the moment. Also I did really love the cameos of the other siblings/ partners and seeing how their lives has progressed and the love they all still had. Overall super enjoyable and turned out to be one of my favourites of this series! It was everything I’ve come to expect and want from Kathleen.
If you like steamy historical romance with heartfelt characters then this one is for you! A few tropes you’ll find…
- brothers best friend
- Friends to lovers
- She seduces him
- He teachers her
