The Spinster and the Rake (Never a Wallflower, #1)
Eva Devon
The marriage game is afoot in this clever blend of My Fair Lady meets Pride and Prejudice with a twist! Edward Stanhope, the icy Duke of Thornfield, likes his life in a certain order. Give him a strong drink, a good book, and his dog for company, and he’s content. But when he goes to his library and finds a woman sitting in his chair, petting his dog, what starts as a request for her to leave quickly turns to a fiery battle of wits, leading to a steamy kiss that could ruin them both if they were caught. So of course, damn it all, that’s when Edward’s aunt walks in, and thereafter announces Miss Georgiana Bly is the future Duchess of Thornfield. Georgiana was content to be a spinster, spending her days reading and working to keep her family out of debt. But now her days are spent locked away with a growly duke, learning how to be the perfect duchess, and her nights spent fighting the undeniable attraction to a man who was never meant for her. As their wedding day approaches, the attraction between them burns hot and fierce, but is it enough to melt the duke’s chilly facade?
Publication Year: 2021
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0 0He's a duke who can't stand crowds and is trying to avoid a marriage trap. She's a spinster who's not fond of parties and is sitting in *his* chair in *his* library. And oops, they have to get married.
I found this book to be low angst and very soft. It was a fast read with characters I enjoyed and good tension between the characters. I skimmed through the story like gliding along on ice skates. Part of this may be that there can be a lot of time between scenes which passes without mention.
The hero is neurodivergent - he has trouble reading faces, gets overwhelmed in crowds, and becomes hyperabsorbed in tasks. But that term doesn't exist, so he's considered aloof and icy instead. The heroine comes from a far less prestigious family, so there's a bit of a My Fair Lady story as well, as she needs to be trained up for her new position.
I really enjoyed a lot about this book and think it's a pleasant, easy read. I'm just not sure I'll remember much about it in six months.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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