Series: Rogues to Riches, #5
Traits & Tropes: hero has a disability; titled hero; damaged hero
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; Yorkshire, England
Publication Date: 11.10.20
Heat Level: 2.5/5, mostly sensual
Rating: 5/5
Robert Rothmere, the Duke of Rothhaven, is battling demons from his past which no one should have to endure. Unfortunately, his struggles are impossible to hide as he ventures out in public and attempts to resume a normal life. This, along with his immense wealth, means he is the perfect target for greedy schemers seeking to have him declared incompetent and sent right back to the place of his nightmares. The best defense Robert has is to act perfectly ducal, starting with taking a proper wife, and he knows just the lady he wants to fill the position.
Lady Constance Wentworth has worked hard to blend in and go unnoticed in public and as far as anyone knows she is completely untouched by scandal. She and Robert met years ago under far different circumstances, but she’s never forgotten him or how he kept her safe when she was alone and friendless. She would dearly love to marry him, but he doesn’t know her biggest secret or that it could bring even more scrutiny down on him just when proper appearances are most important.
Man did this book stress me out! The constant sense of impending doom hanging over Robert and his family was tough, and I just kept screaming at all these greedy schemers to mind their own business. Robert and Constance were beyond sweet together and I loved how fiercely protective they were of each other. Their backstory together was also adorable and brought things full circle in their relationship with how much they’d always loved each other and striven to protect one another even if no one else knew about it. The family dynamics here and the teamwork between the Wentworths and the Rothmeres was lovely. Despite their differences, they all rallied around each other and supported each other when it mattered most. This unity enabled Constance and Robert to secure their HEA and made it that much more satisfying to me to see all that cohesion. This whole group of characters was delightful, even if it did put me on pins and needles and I’m looking forward to Stephen’s story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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