Series: Rogues to Riches, #7
Traits & Tropes: low angst; light mystery; on the shelf heroine; class difference; wealthy hero
Publication Date: 04.26.22
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England
Heat Level: 2
Rating: 5 stars!
Ned Wentworth has learned everything needed to move amongst the aristocracy along with his pseudo-family, despite his working-class background and criminal history. These unusual circumstances and slightly dubious background are exactly why Lady Rosalind Kinwood seeks Ned for help when two of her maids go missing in quick succession.
Rosalind has found herself scorned by polite society at every turn, derided for having opinions and daring to voice them, as well as having looks that are deemed to be plain. In Ned she finally finds someone who truly listens to her and wants to hear her opinions. When the search for the missing maids grows dangerous, Rosalind and Ned will have to work very closely together and risk much if they hope to reach for a happy future together, despite all the naysayers they must face.
This book is my new favorite in the series (out of the ones I’ve read, at least). I adored Ned and Rosalind together and I think their characters were both very well developed, and they each came off as characters I could root for and wanted to know more about. I loved that Ned stood up for himself and for Rosalind, but I also loved that she held her ground for herself as well. Her feelings for Ned gave her strength and she refused to settle for anything less than all of him, even if he thought an association with him would cause problems for her. Rosalind knew exactly what she wanted and was ready to meet Ned as a full-fledged partner and that is the kind of heroine I want to read. This story was low on angst, but it still had enough mystery and intrigue to keep me interested with the ongoing question of what happened to the missing maids, while at the same time being very character driven. In short, I loved this book, and James Langton’s narration was just right for the story and helped draw me into the prose while I was doing mundane household chores, so that’s always a bonus. This one is going on the keeper shelf and comes highly recommended from me.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book and its audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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