Series: The Widows Four, #1
Traits & Tropes: house party; widowed heroine; virgin hero
Publication Date: 06.28.21
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; England, 1818
Heat Level: 3
Rating: 5 stars!
Narration Rating: 5 stars!
Though it wasn’t a love match, Lady Miranda Hughes had a cordial relationship with her late husband, and she misses certain more physical aspects of marriage. With her friends bringing news of rumored male courtesans available in London, Miranda decides to throw caution to the wind and secure one for a discreet affair during a Christmas house party.
Since his titled older brother has been in charge of the family’s finances, Roger Thornton has been cleaning up his messes and now is no different. With his sister’s dowry lost and a suitor in the wings, Roger needs funds fast and becoming a courtesan is the most expedient means he can think of. Roger and Miranda are well-matched from the start and their union rapidly becomes more than just a superficial affair, but when they are less than discreet, the scandal could cast a shadow on their chances to become more.
This was such a quick and delightful read! Darcy Stark’s narration drew me into the story so well and made Roger’s struggle with his speech impediment all the more real and made me want to bring him comfort myself. I loved that Miranda was a rather open-minded heroine and willing to give Roger a chance without making too many assumptions. The relationship between these two progressed very quickly but given their very clear chemistry, that worked and made perfect sense here. I thoroughly enjoyed this novella; it was well worth the listen, and I look forward to the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an audio advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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