Series: Wicked Dukes Club, #6
Tropes & Traits: hero is a rector; heroine is facing an unwanted marriage
Genre: Historical; Regency; London, England
Publication Date: 06.25.19
Heat Rating: 3/5
Rating: 5 stars! One of my favorite heroes.
Since her father has lost patience with her and arranged an odious marriage to a man twice her age, Lady Penelope Wakefield must take things into her own hands if she hopes to gain her freedom. Everything is going to plan until her friend betrays her and she winds up in the midst of a true kidnapping and is rescued by an attractive, if a bit arrogant, rector.
Rector Hugh Tarleton has lost his patience with members of high society who offer pity to his parishioners and not much else. Despite being highborn serving in one of the worst rookeries of London, Hugh is well respected and takes the kidnapped daughter of a marquess under his protection. Since she was taken in and betrayed by someone at his church, Hugh feels responsible for Penelope's safety and very soon she has him reevaluating his preconceived notions of society ladies.
As they spend the night forced together in close quarters, their chemistry ignites and Hugh begins to wonder just how he'll bear returning Penelope to parents who clearly don't appreciate her. One night will never be enough, but he knows she'll never be allowed a future with him. Unless she can take a chance on changing her fate.
This was a fun read and it was nice to see more of the quiet and kind Hugh and to see Penelope stand up for herself and create her own family. This has been a delightful series and this was a wonderful conclusion with all of the characters together again. I'm sad to see this one end.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rector Hugh Tarleton has lost his patience with members of high society who offer pity to his parishioners and not much else. Despite being highborn serving in one of the worst rookeries of London, Hugh is well respected and takes the kidnapped daughter of a marquess under his protection. Since she was taken in and betrayed by someone at his church, Hugh feels responsible for Penelope's safety and very soon she has him reevaluating his preconceived notions of society ladies.
As they spend the night forced together in close quarters, their chemistry ignites and Hugh begins to wonder just how he'll bear returning Penelope to parents who clearly don't appreciate her. One night will never be enough, but he knows she'll never be allowed a future with him. Unless she can take a chance on changing her fate.
This was a fun read and it was nice to see more of the quiet and kind Hugh and to see Penelope stand up for herself and create her own family. This has been a delightful series and this was a wonderful conclusion with all of the characters together again. I'm sad to see this one end.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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