As the secret author of racy romances, Lady Esme Hawkins goes to great lengths to protect her family's honor. Which is why she carefully disguises herself before entering a notorious bordello to do research. But when Esme comes face-to-face with a brooding Highland bodyguard, she can't easily refuse a harmless kiss . . . a kiss that inflames desires ripped from the pages of her novels. Acting on them, however, would risk revealing Esme's identity—and the fact that she's engaged to another man.
As a Highland Knight sworn to protect the crown, Camden McLeod never expected to follow his client into a bordello—nor could he anticipate meeting a bright, innocent lass with lush lips and eyes the color of the sea. Instantly, Cam knows he must possess her. But to do so, he'll need to give up his rakish ways, embrace his role as heir to his despised father, and snuff out a deadly threat to his brothers in arms. By comparison, winning Esme away from her insipid fiancé will be pure pleasure. AMAZON 4 STARS
What an interesting start to this book. I liked the way that it began and the way that it continued. Both of the main characters were interesting and also damaged in their own ways. But don't get the wrong idea, it wasn't all about damage it was also about their strengths as well. Esme is uncomfortable in large groups, so you can imagine how tough the balls and parties are for her. She's awkward and at time caused accidents that the ton mock her for. Camden (Cam) is the first one to admit that he doesn't know anything about love. But Esme has knocked him for a loop, from that very first meeting. He is one determined man, when he sees something that he wants, he goes after it. And he wants Esme, engaged or not, after all she's not married yet. Esme is surprised by how Cam sees the real her and isn't repulsed by it. In fact, he's charmed by her. He sees things about her that even her lukewarm, long known fiance doesn't get. The things Cam knows about her? He's not afraid to manipulate things to get his way but he's not going to like some of the repercussions from them.
Esme has such a loving supportive family, who added to the story. She was so afraid of shaming or disappointing them all. One of the reasons that she accepted the marriage proposal from her fiance was because he was safe and she'd known him since childhood. Problem is..she doesn't know him as well as she thinks she does and he's a bore with a capital B. She has a passionate nature that she has hidden. She's pushed that part of herself down, so that she can be the acceptable person to society. Cam is all for bringing that passion to the surface, for himself and her. There will be sex scenes included in the book as part of that passion.
I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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