Series: Tales from the Grand Tour, #4
Tropes & Traits: titled hero; instalove; experienced heroine
Publication Date: 05.15.20
Genre/Setting: Historical, Tuscany, Italy
Rating: 4/5 stars
Lady Hattie McGovern is a bit wild and eccentric, even by her unconventional family's standards. Traveling Europe with all her extended family, she's determined to make the most of her time in Italy. Unlike her cousins, she's not interested in ever marrying, preferring to enjoy herself and avoid making her mother's mistakes.
Lord Adrian Fairfax, Earl of Whitemarsh, has reached the limits of his father's patience - and his funds. His father is fed up with his son's gambling and refuses to allow him to return to England without a suitable English bride. Adrian intends to keep having fun, even when married and hopes to find a wife who can keep up.
When Hattie and Adrian are quite literally thrown together in a carriage accident, the attraction between them is immediate. Adrian is instantly certain he's found his wife, but convincing Hattie to make that commitment will be no easy feat, especially with the mysterious dark secret of the McGovern family still following them around Europe.
This was a fun, quick read with plenty of steam. This was excellent light entertainment in which the usual rules are thrown out the window. Hattie and Adrian were pretty much both complete reprobates, but they were fun, despite the fact that Hattie's repeated insistence on never marrying, and for fairly feeble reasons, did get a bit old. I'm ready for the next story as the family moves on to Venice and we hopefully learn more about the mysterious secret.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3206483030
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