Series: Gentlemen of the Order, #3
Traits & Tropes: reformed rake; marriage of convenience
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England
Publication Date: 12.22.20
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 4.5/5
Evan Sloane may be the grandson of a rather notorious pirate, but he has always placed high value on honor and worked hard to live up to his nickname, Valiant. He works as an enquiry agent for the Order, helping the weak and making up for any ills his grandfather may have committed. Despite that, even Evan finds himself a bit unnerved by the young woman who keeps hounding his every move.
Vivienne Hart has a seventy-year-old contract that she knows will change everything for herself and Mr. Sloane. She just can’t gain an audience with the man to explain herself. Unfortunately, another has learned that she has clues to the location of a lost inheritance and the villain is determined to steal it. When her house is broken into, Vivienne knows she must turn to Mr. Sloane for help.
Evan and Vivienne find themselves thrown together, following clues left by their grandfathers and trying to unravel generations old secrets. The attraction between them is palpable and only growing stronger, but with their enemy also growing bolder, they must decide what’s truly most important.
This was such a complex plot and at first, I wasn’t sure I’d like it because I didn’t much care for Vivienne’s seemingly arrogant attitude. The more I read, however, the story began to grip me, and Vivienne’s true intentions and personality became clear and I couldn’t help but be charmed by her just as Evan was. For his part, Evan was one of the best reformed rakes I’ve read and I loved how he was honest and open with Vivienne and determined not to let her get away once he identified his feelings. This plot had so much going on that I would probably benefit from a reread now, but the different layers of the story were brilliant. I don’t think I liked this book quite as much as its predecessors, but I still greatly enjoyed it. I think this author does some of the best steamy scenes, as well as the best gothic-tinged, mystery filled historicals, that I’ve read. I loved how explosively steamy Vivienne and Evan were together. Their chemistry was palpable. Perhaps most of all, I loved the bond of loyalty and friendship between the Gentlemen of the Order and I now look forward to D’Angelo’s story very much.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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