Publisher: Forever Publishing, November 16th, 2021

Format: ebook

Pages: 352

Rating: 5/5 stars

Synopsis (from Goodreads):

Former lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem—for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix’s Bridgerton!

England, 1867 : As half of the writing duo behind England’s most infamous crime column, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has quite the scandalous reputation. It may have cost her a fiancé, but she would much rather bring attention to crimes against those ignored by society than worry about what the ton thinks of her.

After Caro’s dear friend is kidnapped, however, she has no choice but to work with Lord Valentine Thorn, the same man who broke her heart. Worse, when her actions put her father’s business at risk, a marriage of convenience may be her only solution . . . but can she trust Val to stand by her? Or will their past repeat itself?

Val–the new Viscount Wrackham–is in an untenable position: His father is demanding he find a respectable bride to secure the succession. Yet the only woman he’s ever loved, Miss Caroline Hardcastle, is notorious for behaving improperly. And she’s never forgiven him for his youthful transgressions, missteps made in the name of familial duty, but ones he still regrets to this day.

As they grow closer to unmasking the culprit, Val sees an opportunity to show Caro he’s a changed man. But can he convince her to give their love a second chance–before death does them part? 

My Review:

Thank you Forever Publishing for the copy of this book.
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Read if you like: second chance romances.
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Caro and Val used to be engaged, but when Caro realized she would never fit into the aristocratic society so she calls it off. But years later when her friend is kidnapped, Caro and Val join forces to find her.
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Really loved how these two came together again. Both were much more mature and able to communicate better, even though they are still trying to protect themselves from heartbreak.
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CW: sexual content, kidnapping, sexism, sexual harassment, death of a loved one.