Series: The Survivors, #6
Tropes & Traits: older heroine; titled hero; former soldier; widowed heroine
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; England
Publication Date: 09.03.19
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Rating: 5 stars
As the youngest of five sons, Phineas Duncombe never expected to find himself saddled with the title of Duke of Mayne. But now that he has the dukedom he never wanted, Phin must make the most of it. The rather mysterious circumstances surrounding his latest brother's death lead Phin to London to question the Countess of Longstowe, one of the last people to see his idiot brother alive. But the lady known as the Wanton Widow is not at all what Phin expected and he finds himself intrigued and trying to seduce her for himself, despite his best intentions. The countess isn't interested in bedding him, but asks Phin to help her find the daughter her late husband had taken away from her. Phin may be powerful enough to help and he can't deny such a heartfelt request, but a couple days alone in the country prove challenging, due not only to his burgeoning feelings for the lovely countess,but also because it appears someone is trying to kill him.Annabel, Countess of Longstowe, was barely of age when she was married off to the much older Earl. She hasn't mourned the loss of her cruel husband. She's only in her mid-forties and enjoys the freedom of her widowhood, vowing never to be under any man's control ever again. Her only desire is to find her daughter and for that she needs the Duke of Mayne. As she spends more time with him on their quest, she finds herself fighting a losing battle against her attraction to Phin and at risk of losing her heart.
I loved Phin. He was a fabulous hero and I really want a Phineas for myself now. He was really almost too good for Annabel and it took me some time to warm to her, but I did eventually come to like her. This was another great installment to this series and I can't wait for the next one already.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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