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All she wanted was a kiss…What she got, was fiery passion…
Emily Howard knows she is destined to be a spinster. She has accepted this fate, but that doesn't stop her from wanting to experience kissing. What she doesn't expect, is for Griffin Crawford, the handsomest man in the world, to do the honors. Or for all her female relations to discover her in his embrace. Naturally, marriage is instantly mentioned, but since Emily knows this is not what Griffin wants, she tries to escape him, her family and the ensuing scandal.
When Emily flees the Camberly ball in the wake of their kiss, Griffin goes in pursuit. He will not allow his sister-in-law's determined friend to risk her safety for any reason. And risk it she will if she means to return to her countryside home by herself. But the longer he remains in her company, the more he is tempted to kiss her again. If only he could risk falling in love and remain in England forever. AMAZON 3 STARS
A charming story with interesting main characters. They find that they have at least one thing in common. They were both running from the mold that their parents meant for them to fit in.
Griffin was touchy about the scar that was on his face. There is a sad story to go with the how he got the scar. But he is surprised when Emily tells him that she doesn't think it detracts from his handsomeness. Griffin finds her bold honesty refreshing if not at times somewhat startling. He observes that she does and says the most unexpected things! They make a pact at one point that during the time they are spending together that they will speak with total honesty to each other.
Both Emily and Griffin are in major denial when it comes to their attraction to each other. Emily is an honorable woman who does NOT want to trick a man into marriage. She also has to deal with her clueless but manipulative mother whose whole goal is to get her married. And also move on and get Emily's sister in an advantageous marriage as well. She seems willing to get it done by hook or by crook.
Both M.C's are fighting that push to get them married. Well, until about 40% on my kindle when Griffin begins to plan to secretly court Emily anyway. Well, at that point it was more like he was intrigued by her and thought to seduce her. Things don't go exactly as planned. Feelings start getting in the way.
There aren't a lot of surprises until things start heading to the end of the book. Then one unpleasant truth comes out and another unexpected engagement comes out. Now that engagement was a surprise because there wasn't even a glimpse of them about to become a couple.
Included is a look into Book #1 "No Ordinary Duke". This is the story about Caleb who is Griffin's brother and was in this book also. It is Caleb and Mary's story.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
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