Series: The May Flowers, #2
Traits & Tropes: law enforcement hero; class differences; compromised into marriage
Genre/Setting: Historical; Victorian; London, England
Publication Date: 07.26.19
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Rating: 4 stars
Lady Bianca Marlowe has already cultivated a reputation for being too bold, especially now that she's become a member of the ladies' political society the May Flowers. Though she turns almost every head, she's only ever really been interested in one man.Chief Inspector Jack Craig has come a long way from the Seven Dials to Scotland Yard and now firmly established himself as one of their most powerful officers. Despite this success, a match with the only woman he wants, who happens to be the daughter of an earl, is still beyond his reach.
Despite their better judgment, Bianca and Jack can't stay away from each other and soon their worlds collide irreparably and both must face drastic changes. Their relationship is further challenged when they uncover a plot to attack a particular political faction and must find a way to stop it despite having been cast out of their former roles. The two must work together, not only to save their love, but their lives as well.
After reading several other books with these characters, I must say I was quite disappointed in how characters I've loved in previous books were treating Bianca, even though it was realistic. I did find it rather difficult to like Bianca herself at times as well. That said, I loved seeing a couple who openly acknowledged that they belonged together and fought to make it happen.
Despite my frustration with some of the characters, there was high tension in this book that left me unable to put it down and I'm looking forward to the next one.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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