Series: 12 Dukes of Christmas, #11
Traits & Tropes: enemies to lovers; I've loved you for years
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; England
Publication Date: 11.13.20
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Rating: 5 stars!
Olive Harper and her father have been involved in a fierce rivalry with her father’s former business partner and his son, the Westons, for as long as she can remember. Sure, the Westons’ horse farm is larger, but the Harpers’ operation has gained more of a reputation. Even better, Olive is the sole heiress to the business she’s so passionate about. At least she thought she was, until her father determines a way to end the feud by arranging a marriage for Olive to the Weston heir. He’ll get the farm she loves, and she’ll be forced to wed the man who’s done nothing but humiliate her in the past.
Elijah Weston prefers his study of botany to time spent with horses, much to his father’s disappointment and ire. He’s also been madly in love with Olive since first kissed her and then, unfortunately, humiliated her, ten years ago. Now he has just ten days to convince Olive his feelings for her are sincere, but with machinations from both their fathers, earning her trust won’t be easy.
This was hands down my favorite book of this series so far. This one has some real steam and chemistry between the main characters, in addition to the cheery, Christmassy feel. Eli and Olive were great together and I loved that it was Eli working to win her. His determination to follow his heart no matter the sacrifice or consequence made this excellent reading. Olive was prickly but she truly did give Eli a fair shake and was willing to hear out his explanations and understand from his actions just how much she truly meant to him. I loved this couple and look forward to the Duke of Nottingvale’s book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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