morgansobsessions
Violet Crenshaw is an American heiress whose family has come to London. Her parents marry her older sister off to a duke in the first book so that they can reap the benefits of his title. Violet assumed that meant that she would be free to choose her own husband. However, they are trying to force her to marry a titled man in order to get mineral rights for their business. She wants nothing to do with him, but her parents won’t budge.
Violet plans to run away. She is an author and is going to live in a place for artists. Lord Leigh is obsessed with Violet and knows that she is probably planning to run away. He plans it to intercept her at the right time. He does, and offers his help. The road trip adds a fun element to the story. I loved the little moments we see where they start to fall for each other like holding hands, or her cheek on his shoulder so she could sleep.
He plans to take her to Scotland and marry her for her money, but has not told her this yet. They have an accident on the way, and have to stay put for Violet to recover. While she is recovering, he tells the Dr. and his wife that he is married to Violet so that he would be allowed to help take care of her and stay with her. There is such great chemistry between the two of them with a little bit of caretaking and an only one bed moment. They have both tried to fight their feeling for each other, but can’t handle it anymore.
I loved the buildup between the couple, and how much the hero cared for Violet. He has been interested in her from the start, even when he wanted her for her money. I loved the way we still see how much he loves her while they are separated back in London. The third act conflict in this was frustrating and predictable. It resulted from both of them keeping secrets from each other, and I would have much preferred to see them communicate throughout.
4 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.