The Blurb:
With the shadow of scandal looming over her, the countess, Loraine Durant, had to stay away from Garth Evans.
Loraine Durant, widowed Countess of Crawford, lives her life for her toddler son, the heir of the late count. But the world seems to go out of its axis when she lays eyes on the new breath-taking footman. She fights arduously the flaming attraction she feels for him, deeming it inappropriate, failing notoriously. With the shadow of scandal looming over her, she had to stay away from him. When she discovers he is much more than a servant, it is too late and he already hates her.
Garth Evans is the bastard son of a Marquis, trying to make his unprivileged way in the world and holding back from trouble with women. Being constantly in the presence of the Countess proves to be a hellish temptation and he can hardly keep his hands off her. After they part, he thinks she is as whimsical and frivolous as any other lady of her rank. Now, he hates her for all she represents. Wrenching passion threatens to break his resolve to keep her at arm's length, his desire for her about to burst at any moment.
ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for my honest review:
Oh my goodness!
Loraine Durant, Countess of Crawford, widow to a self-absorbed cheating douchebag, leads an emotionally dissatisfying life in British high society. Only raising her young son brings her joy. Until the handsome new footman shows up, that is.
I mean come on, Tom Hiddleston was made for a role such as this.
Garth Evans is not the typical servant. He is the bastard son of a Marquis, well-educated, struggling to figure out where he fits in the world. He’s also drop dead gorgeous.
Fine, I just wanted to post another pic of Tom
(And pretend that Crimson Peak didn’t happen)
As one can imagine, being attracted to one of the servants is quite scandalous in British aristocracy. Loraine’s main concern is the well-being and social acceptance of her son, heir to her dead husband’s Earldom. With a powerful (and bitchy) mother-in-law watching closely, Loraine is under a lot of social pressure.
Nonetheless, Tom...I mean, Garth...is very persistent and pleads a good case for the Countess to cave in:
Risky though it may be, the pair can’t keep their hands to themselves. And these are some steamyyy love scenes!!!
"He did not spare her because she was a lady. He did not deny her because she was sheltered. He did not recoil because she stood above his rank. He treated her like a flesh-and-blood woman and that ignited her to explosion point."
This was a quick, easy read even with the era-appropriate lingo. An enjoyable combo of scandal, smut, just the right amount of mushiness, and a HEA that does not disappoint.
5 smoldering stars to this sexy bodice ripper!
Oh my goodness!
Loraine Durant, Countess of Crawford, widow to a self-absorbed cheating douchebag, leads an emotionally dissatisfying life in British high society. Only raising her young son brings her joy. Until the handsome new footman shows up, that is.
I mean come on, Tom Hiddleston was made for a role such as this.
Garth Evans is not the typical servant. He is the bastard son of a Marquis, well-educated, struggling to figure out where he fits in the world. He’s also drop dead gorgeous.
Fine, I just wanted to post another pic of Tom
(And pretend that Crimson Peak didn’t happen)
As one can imagine, being attracted to one of the servants is quite scandalous in British aristocracy. Loraine’s main concern is the well-being and social acceptance of her son, heir to her dead husband’s Earldom. With a powerful (and bitchy) mother-in-law watching closely, Loraine is under a lot of social pressure.
Nonetheless, Tom...I mean, Garth...is very persistent and pleads a good case for the Countess to cave in:
Risky though it may be, the pair can’t keep their hands to themselves. And these are some steamyyy love scenes!!!
"He did not spare her because she was a lady. He did not deny her because she was sheltered. He did not recoil because she stood above his rank. He treated her like a flesh-and-blood woman and that ignited her to explosion point."
This was a quick, easy read even with the era-appropriate lingo. An enjoyable combo of scandal, smut, just the right amount of mushiness, and a HEA that does not disappoint.
5 smoldering stars to this sexy bodice ripper!
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