Series: Theirs, #1
Traits & Tropes: second chance; mmf romance; emotional; low angst
Publication Date: 01.10.23
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; Brighton, England
Heat Level: 8
Rating: 4/5
The Marquess and Marchioness of Edgerton have a very solid relationship after ten years of marriage, bound by a deep physical connection. Yet, Elliott is very much aware of how their marriage tore his wife, Merritt, away from her first love, Peter Reid, when they were younger. Her father forced her into an arranged marriage with Elliott instead, and Elliott, ever seeking to make her happy, has arranged a special birthday retreat for her complete with a highly unorthodox gift.
Merritt is thoroughly shocked when Peter arrives at the cottage where she and her husband are meant to share a private week. She is even more gobsmacked when Elliott shares his idea to let her have every fantasy she’s ever imagined, with both him and Peter. Merritt can’t refuse such an appealing suggestion but isn’t quite prepared for the powerful emotions that come along with the pleasure.
Peter has come a long way from the poor boy he was when he and Merritt were first in love. He’s now a successful playwright, partly thanks to Elliott’s patronage, and he knows who he is and what he wants. He wants both Merritt and Elliott, but making anything work beyond their stolen, shared week together may be a tall order.
I was very surprised by how emotional this book turned out to be. It was, of course, also very steamy, but those scenes featured a progression that was very much based on the foundation of the characters’ feelings for one another. As those feelings grew and deepened, their intimate encounters also grew longer and more involved. I also loved that this was a short book with no time for any misunderstandings or added angst. All drama was simply derived from the tension between Elliott, Merritt, and Peter as they tried to come to terms with their individual feelings and what they meant for them as a unit. They each worked to communicate openly and understand one another’s needs, even when they didn’t understand what their own needs were, and I found that to be very endearing. If you like a solid, character driven plot with your high steam read, this one is worth checking out.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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