Series: The Survivors, #11
Traits & Tropes: soldier hero; second chance
Publication Date: 09.14.21
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England, 1818
Heat Level: 4
Rating: 4/5
Since Jenny Tate first helped a beaten and newly orphaned Aidan Sterling survive on the seediest streets of London, they were fast friends. Life taught Jenny to trust no one, but she and Aidan come to depend on each other, up until Aidan leaves her behind.
Now Aidan Sterling is one of England’s wealthiest businessmen and has everything he could possibly want. He made a fortune in investments after his time at war and focuses all his efforts on making money so he can ignore his loneliness. But then Jenny crosses his path again. Aidan still loves her and mourned the loss of her when he couldn’t find her upon his return and thought her dead. But Jenny remembers him too and she hasn’t forgiven him. She’s now betrothed to a viscount and has made a life for herself with no room for Aidan in it. But a trunk of antiquities found in Aidan’s townhouse and the search for a street orphan keeps Aidan and Jenny in each other’s orbit and they find it difficult to keep their distance.
This was a second chance story like I’ve never quite read before. Aidan and Jenny’s childhood relationship was endearing and their separation heart rending, but I also understood his motivation. Aidan demonstrated a lot of growth and dawning self-awareness and a willingness to adjust his behavior that Jenny didn’t come very close to approximating. Her issues were very understandable, but I wanted to see a bit more growth from her earlier on because we’re left without much time for the two MCs to be together when she’s not at his throat. I just wanted her to give a bit more of herself and maybe be a bit nicer to him. This was also one of the steamier books of this series and I loved that aspect, especially as it really helped show the relationship progression between these MCs. Regardless, I found myself engrossed in the plot, which means a lot as I've been struggling to finish books lately. I really enjoyed this story and especially the supporting characters and I was very satisfied with how things turned out. I look forward to Nicholas’ story now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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