by Syrie James
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Just released: September 11, 2018
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Genre: Historical Romance
Paperback: 416
Rating: 5
Dare to Defy series:
Runaway Heiress
Summer of Scandal
book 3 - 2019
First sentence(s):
Bolton, Cornwall, England
June 21, 1889
The brisk wind bit Madeleine Atherton's cheeks as she stepped down from the train.
Madeleine Atherton is no typical American heiress, sent to England to marry an English lord. A brilliant college graduate who secretly dreams of becoming a published author, she wants to marry for love. After receiving a proposal from a future duke, Madeleine flees the London Season for Cornwall to seek her sister’s advice, never expecting her decision to be complicated by a charming, handsome earl she’s certain she dislikes—even though his every touch sets her blood on fire.
Charles Grayson, the Earl of Saunders, has secrets and ambitions of his own. Although under pressure from his mother and gravely ill father to marry his cousin, Charles cannot find the words to propose. But this fascinating American visitor does not figure into his plans, either.
Thrown together unexpectedly at Trevelyan Manor, Madeleine and Charles struggle to rise above their intense attraction. But as things heat up between them over a summer that becomes increasingly scandalous, Madeleine and Charles will both be forced to make a difficult choice. Can two dreamers dare to defy convention and find their own happily ever after?
My two-bits:
Although second in the series, this works well enough as a standalone. But it is an extra treat when characters from the first book make appearances.
Loved the friendship to love transformation with this couple. Lots of chatting, sharing and stolen kisses to move this along.
Liked learning about what the two characters face when their expected paths "dare to defy".
* review copy courtesy of author
