Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance
Bethany House Publishers
Lady Miranda Hawthorne acts every inch the lady, but inside she longs to voice her opinions and be carefree. Approaching spinsterhood in the eyes of society, she pours her innermost feelings out in letters to her brothers old friend, The Duke of Marshington. Since she's never actually met the man, she has absolutely no intention of ever sending the letters and is completely mortified when her brothers mysterious valet, Marlow, mistakenly mails one of the letters to the unsuspecting duke.
Shockingly, the breach of etiquette results in a reply from the duke that soon leads to a lively correspondence. Insecurity about her previous lack of suitors soon becomes confusion as Miranda finds herself equally intrigued by Marlow, a man she has come to depend on but whose behavior get more suspicious by the day. As the secret goings-on at her family estates come to light, one thing is certain. Miranda's heart is far form all thats at risk for the Hawthorne and those they love.
Reading this book was a pleasure and I thought it was really well written. It was funny, cozy and sweet. I mean come on who doesn't like a little romance, spies and feisty ladies.
It was a little long and drawn out, and I would have liked it to be a little more elusive and mysterious, but I did like the way the author drew up the characters.
The end was a bit to mushy-gushy kissy-squissy.
But the fact that is the first book in a series is seriously exciting, and I wouldn't hesitate to pick up the sequels as soon as I can get my hands on them.
But as a whole, if you like romance, and cuteness you should defiantly pick this book up.
Rating: 4 out of 5
I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
xoxo
Leah
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