By Julie Anne Long
Palace of Rogues Book 7
Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️
Blurb
In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, a notorious rake meets his match in a doe-eyed girl from the country, changing the course of both of their futures…
A London season is the chance of a lifetime for Catherine Keating. But the ton’s glitter and decadence and casual cruelty threaten to crush her hopes of finding a husband before her season even begins...until she accidentally acquires one of the most scandalous men in England as a secret chaperone.
Famously fiery Lord Dominic Kirke can hold the House of Commons—and any woman he chooses— in thrall. But when his house goes up in flames in the dead of night, he finds himself at the Grand Palace on the Thames. And there he discovers his cynical armor is no match for another an innocent country girl with a crackling wit and eyes like a summer sky.
He's maddening, elusive, hopelessly charismatic, wrong in every way—perfectly designed to break her heart. But she doesn't know she holds his battered heart in her hands. And though it will destroy him, Dominic knows loving her means setting Catherine free for the life—and man—she deserves.
Genre: Historical Romance
Read if you Like:
✒️ Wallflower and a rake
✒️ Slow burn
✒️ Forced proximity
✒️ Brooding hero
✒️ Fish out of water
My Thoughts:
I picked this one because I have heard great things about Julie Anne Long and who doesn't have a soft spot for a reformed rake?
I knew I was jumping into the middle of a series which isn't my favorite, but I did understand the story. I'm sure I would have appreciated some of the side characters more if I had read their stories, however. If you don't want to start at the beginning though, this one can be read as a standalone.
I really enjoyed Catherine and Dominic's dynamic. It was sweet to watch him care for her and I liked how protective he was. I really appreciated Dominic's passion for making the world better. I also really liked his speeches.
🌶️🌶️ - This one has a few steamy scenes but is a pretty slow burn for a historical.
Thanks to Avon and Netgalley for providing me with an eARc of this title. All opinions are my own.
Comments