The Butterfly Bride (Advertisements for Love, #3)

by Vanessa Riley

[Lindsey Gray]

This is my first read from Vanessa Riley. As I haven’t read the other two books in the series, I didn’t see these characters develop into whom they were at the beginning of this novel. I did not see that as a deterrent in my enjoyment of the novel in any way.

Frederica Burghley is the illegitimate daughter of a duke and his late mistress. Since Frederica is illegitimate and of mixed race, she fears for her chance at finding love. While she is very fond of the handsome father of three and widower, Jasper Fitzwilliam, Lord Hartwell, she doesn’t see how a future can be possible for them. Surprisingly, Jasper can’t either. Not because of her race or his lack of tender feelings, but because he’s just not quite ready yet. Frederica is determined to marry by Christmas and won’t be convinced otherwise.

I instantly fell in love with the world Vanessa Riley has created for these complex and dynamic characters to live in. Nothing was easy about this love story and the journey Jasper and Frederica have to make to discover their futures were to be lived together. I would keep a tissue or two on hand as you read the trials and triumphs toward happily ever after. When the final page is read, you will be glad you made the journey there with these characters.

If you haven’t already read the first two books in the series, check them out, because I know I will!

I received this book for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.