Series: The Northumberland Nine, #2
Tropes & Traits: friends to lovers; titled hero; house party
Publication Date: 02.13.19
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency
Rating: 4 stars
One of nine untitled sisters with no brother to serve as heir and no fortune, known as the Northumberland Nine, Bernadette Marsden has determined she must marry to protect her younger sisters. She longs for real love but knows that is no longer an option for her.
Lord Tiberius Evander, Earl of Chester, has always been a friend and brother figure for the Marsden sisters, but lately he's been having thoughts about Bernie that are far from brotherly. Bernie also happens to be noticing him more and more, although she tries to deny it.
Chester is heir to a marquesate and his powerful and very classist family, though loving towards him, disapproves of him earning his own money with investments and of his fondness for the Marsdens. But maintaining only friendship with Bernie is becoming more and more difficult for both of them.
When Chester's family contrives a compromising situation for Bernie, Chester finds himself torn between his love and loyalty to his family, despite the shame he feels of them, and the woman he loves. Chester no longer recognizes he family he grew up with when his mother continues to force Bernie into a marriage, holding the threat of the ruination of her sisters over Bernie's head. With help from friends, Bernie comes up with a plan to ensure Chester admits his true feelings, but it may not be enough to foil his meddlesome and snobbish parents.
It seems this book, or at least some of it, occurs in conjunction with the events of the first book in the series so now I want to read that one as well as the upcoming installments. Chester is one of those rare heroes who is truly a good man and Bernie is a strong and determined heroine without coming off as idiotic. Honorable Chester is torn between Bernie and his family but he knows he must fight for his love rather than settle for the cold relationship his parents have even if it means disappointing and disobeying them for the first time in his life.
I tore straight through this book and am now looking forward to reading about the other sisters. It was great to get a quick story with a couple so determined to be together and it was a very enjoyable read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2709479657?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Lord Tiberius Evander, Earl of Chester, has always been a friend and brother figure for the Marsden sisters, but lately he's been having thoughts about Bernie that are far from brotherly. Bernie also happens to be noticing him more and more, although she tries to deny it.
Chester is heir to a marquesate and his powerful and very classist family, though loving towards him, disapproves of him earning his own money with investments and of his fondness for the Marsdens. But maintaining only friendship with Bernie is becoming more and more difficult for both of them.
When Chester's family contrives a compromising situation for Bernie, Chester finds himself torn between his love and loyalty to his family, despite the shame he feels of them, and the woman he loves. Chester no longer recognizes he family he grew up with when his mother continues to force Bernie into a marriage, holding the threat of the ruination of her sisters over Bernie's head. With help from friends, Bernie comes up with a plan to ensure Chester admits his true feelings, but it may not be enough to foil his meddlesome and snobbish parents.
It seems this book, or at least some of it, occurs in conjunction with the events of the first book in the series so now I want to read that one as well as the upcoming installments. Chester is one of those rare heroes who is truly a good man and Bernie is a strong and determined heroine without coming off as idiotic. Honorable Chester is torn between Bernie and his family but he knows he must fight for his love rather than settle for the cold relationship his parents have even if it means disappointing and disobeying them for the first time in his life.
I tore straight through this book and am now looking forward to reading about the other sisters. It was great to get a quick story with a couple so determined to be together and it was a very enjoyable read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2709479657?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
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