Series: The Wallflowers, #2
Traits & Tropes: titled hero; enemies to lovers; class difference; opposites attract; house party
Publication Date: 09.27.05
Genre/Setting: Historical; Victorian; London/Hampshire, England, 1843
Heat Level: 2
Rating: 5 stars
Narration Rating: 5 stars
Beautiful, entirely too brash, Lillian Bowman has learned that her American mannerisms and independent streak aren’t the done thing in England. Her parents want her to make a match with a titled gentleman but so far, they all disapprove of her, most vehemently Marcus, the snobbish, stuffy Earl of Westcliff.
When Marcus finds Lillian alone in a garden, he shocks them both by taking her into his arms for a kiss. Lillian is amazed to feel such passion for a man she despises and can only be grateful that no one saw them. Marcus has always had a firm hold on his emotions, but with Lillian all of his stability goes out the window and he’s soon wondering if he could perhaps make the unsuitable, thoroughly enticing woman his wife.
I can’t believe it took me so long to finally read this book, but I really enjoyed it. Marcus and Lillian had a great enemies to lovers tension and I loved how unapologetic she was about being herself. It was nice to see her turn Marcus’ world upside down and leave him questioning everything he thought he wanted in a wife. She helped him come out from under the weight of expectations that had been placed upon him and choose something for himself and his own happiness for once. I loved how devoted he wound up being and how much sweetness and caring he had hiding beneath that staid exterior. It was nice to see him also bring out some maturity in Lillian so that they each brought out the best in one another. These two made a great couple and I really liked how protective Marcus was of Lillian in the end. This book will, of course, be going on my keeper shelf.
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