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Cornelia and her group of friends are trying to raise money by putting on a scandalous art display when Rafe, her estranged husband of 20 years, returns with an added title to his name…Duke. They decide to continue with a marriage of convenience so that Cornelia can gain her inheritance and then they will go their separate ways, but of course, matters of the heart are never that simple.
Things I liked: not a young romance - these characters are in their late 30s and 50s and have the life and sexual experience to back that up, Cornelia’s group of friends are outrageous and wonderful, Rafe is bisexual and incredibly supportive, and the lady’s fight for equality.
Things I didn’t like: the flashbacks and the 20 year jump. I felt like the flashbacks were excessive and it didn’t really give any growth for the characters. I also think that Rafe and Cornelia could have had a genuine conversation and things would’ve been resolved sooner.
If you are looking for a historical romance that definitely pushes the boundaries of what is “normally” seen, this book is for you. Overall, 3.5 stars.
Tropes: marriage of convenience, second chance, he falls first and HARD, dual POV and time jump POV, age gap
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Things I liked: not a young romance - these characters are in their late 30s and 50s and have the life and sexual experience to back that up, Cornelia’s group of friends are outrageous and wonderful, Rafe is bisexual and incredibly supportive, and the lady’s fight for equality.
Things I didn’t like: the flashbacks and the 20 year jump. I felt like the flashbacks were excessive and it didn’t really give any growth for the characters. I also think that Rafe and Cornelia could have had a genuine conversation and things would’ve been resolved sooner.
If you are looking for a historical romance that definitely pushes the boundaries of what is “normally” seen, this book is for you. Overall, 3.5 stars.
Tropes: marriage of convenience, second chance, he falls first and HARD, dual POV and time jump POV, age gap
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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