"Aurora Paxton was once the belle of the ball, the most sought-after debutante of the season--until a scandalous mistake ruined her.Shunned by her family, Rory was banished to the country to live in disgrace. Now she's been summoned back to London by her stepmother, who is being blackmailed by the least likely person Rory can imagine: Lucas Vale, Marquess of Dashell. Lucas is someone Rory's known for years--a man as devastatingly handsome as he is coldly disapproving of her. What in the world could he want from her or her family? Rory intends to find out as soon as she comes face to face with her old foe. What she never expects, however, is that the icy aristocrat has a soft spot for her--and a secret plan to redeem her status. Could it be that Lucas has been in love with Rory all along. . .and has finally found a way to win her heart?"--Page [4] of cover.
DNF at 31%. No rating as I didn't finish the story.
I'm not enjoying this one and cutting my losses early. It's a wee bit predictable and I don't particularly like the characters. I skimmed over the overly descriptive paragraphs and realised I was skimming more than I was reading.
One of my biggest problems in historical romances is when the hero thinks mistress instead of wife in regards to the heroine. Such a low blow and not something I can easily forgive. Sure it proves he has lust for her but definitely no respect.
I hate not finishing ARC's I have committed to, but unfortunately it wasn't the right book for me.
Stacey is Sassy, received a complimentary copy of this story. The copy provided is not the final copy and may be subject to edits and changes.
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