A defiant society outcast.
A forbidding rogue who doesn’t believe in love.
And a passionate wager.
Daughter of an earl, Lady Hildegard Templeton hasn’t conformed to what society expects from a woman of her station. Industrious and unique, she’s created an emboldened organization for women on the cusp of marriage, The Duchess Society. Called a bluestocking to her face and worse behind closed salon doors, she vows to marry for love. And nothing but. Although the emotion has never shown itself to her. Until she meets him.
Bastard son of a viscount and king of London’s sordid streets, Tobias Streeter has spent a lifetime building his empire, and he needs the Duchess Society to find a suitable wife. An asset to expand his worth in society’s eyes. But he vows his search will have nothing to do with love and everything to do with vengeance. Until he meets her.
Soon, Tobias and Hildy’s plans are in turmoil as they choose between expectation, passion, and love.
5 STARS
What a great story. I fell in love with both Hildy and Tobias. What great main characters with really good depth and emotions.
Tobias has a partner Xander Macauley (Mac) who is also the closest friend he has ever had. They have known each other since very young and some pretty rough stuff. Helping each other to survive and prosper. Mac is quite the character himself and he has a strong hatred for anything "society". Tobias is actually quite brilliant and seems to have a Midas like touch. There has been a lot of hard work behind that touch.
Hildy has her own close friends although they aren't great in number. Tobias is outside of society because of his birth and Hildy is just barely accepted by the ton. Some though have turned their backs on her when she was at public gatherings. In her own way she is trying to survive but also help other women at the same time. Even though she has been nicknamed "The Mad Matchmaker."
I loved how Tobias called Hildegarde, "Hildy, girl." He's given a nickname as well, "The Rogue King."
There is plenty of action and unpredictable surprises that keep this story interesting and on the edge of the seat at times.
The best twist comes toward the end of the story with a wonderful Epilogue. I'm keeping this story so that I can re-read it again later.
By the way, the beautiful eBook cover caused me to stop and read the book information and together it all caught my interest.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily providing an honest review.
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