Series: The Wild Wynchesters, #1
Traits & Tropes: opposites attract; titled hero; starched hero; unconventional heroine
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England, 1817
Publication Date: 02.09.21
Heat Level: 3/5
Rating: 4/5
Chloe Wynchester’s best skill is her ability to blend in and go unnoticed in any crowd, but this also means most people find her completely forgettable. When a beloved painting is stolen from their home, she and her adoptive siblings know Chloe’s skills are the ones needed to retrieve it. Things don’t go quite as planned, however, and she winds up kidnapping a handsome duke along with the painting.
Lawrence Gosling, the Duke of Faircliffe, has spent his life trying to live down his father’s terrible reputation by keeping his own spotless. Thanks to his father’s profligate tendencies, Lawrence is buried under a mountain of debt and the only way out he can see is marriage to an heiress. But when he finds himself owing favors to a carriage stealing termagant, she’s soon well on her way to stealing his heart as well. The more time they spend together, the more Lawrence wants to be with her permanently, but he knows he can’t possibly sacrifice his family legacy, or the well-being of those dependent on him, to follow his heart.
This story was much more light-hearted and whimsical than I’d initially anticipated but I found it rather refreshing. I loved the dynamic and open acceptance among the Wynchester siblings. It took Lawrence a bit too long to come to his senses for my liking, but his longing for love and companionship made him likeable despite his stuffy nature and continued insistence upon emphasizing appearances. Really, that made it all the more satisfying when he finally learned to make his own rules. The time Chloe and Lawrence spent getting to know one another on a different level than they’d ever allowed anyone else before was lovely and I enjoyed their banter. This was a strong start to what promises to be a fun new series full of eccentric adoptive siblings. If you’re looking for a rather fresh spin on Regency romps, this is it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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