Series: Theirs, #3
Traits & Tropes: former courtesan; thieves; class difference
Publication Date: 03.07.23
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England
Heat Level: 7
Rating: 4.5 stars
Former courtesan Zara Cooper now makes her way as a thief, along with her partner and lover, Peregrine “Hux” Huxley. When a mysterious gentleman, Richard Fitzroy, catches them in their antics, what Hux and Zara fear will be blackmail becomes something entirely more enjoyable.
Upon seeing the connection between Zara and Hux, Richard is shocked to find himself feeling things he’d thought never to feel again. He offers them a rather indecent proposal for one week of their time, but that quickly turns into something much more than any of them could have anticipated.
Of course, this story was super steamy, that should be no surprise. What did surprise me, however, was just how deeply emotional it was, especially for a novella. Hux and Zara already had an established connection and sizzling chemistry, but adding Richard into the mix seemed to give them both the catalyst they needed to open up to each other about their feelings. This was especially true for Hux, who had some abandonment issues and always felt a need to protect Zara while resisting anyone doing the same for him. Richard, a widower, had had an arranged marriage with little emotion involved and meeting Zara and Hux woke him up a bit. These three each brought out the vulnerability in each other and in such a way that it made them all stronger together and I enjoyed reading the development of their dynamic.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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