I love the chemistry, banter, and passion between them, and don't get me started on the slow burn I— This is a pretty angsty read with Alexander’s and Kitty’s relationship being the focal point for the drama. Though there is a lot of push and pull from Alexander, it was completely understandable. While you won’t find your standard alpha hero here, you will find a man who struggles with not only what is currently happening to him, but what the future holds.

Even though there was no grand villain or crazy obstacles, I was never bored! The romance was definitely a slow-paced, friends to lovers kind of story. I loved seeing Kitty and Alexander’s friendship blossom and how they navigated their fake betrothal. They settled into each other’s lives so seamlessly and ended up being so perfect for each other despite Alexander's intentions in keeping her at arms length. I definitely love her set up for the next books and can’t wait for 3 and 4. Lowkey hope Charlotte (I think that’s her name?) does become his mistress because I haven’t read many where the woman is his mistress first. Highkey confused about their whole relationship (was it like that type of mistress?) but yolo I assume the summary will be out soon enough.The ghost of Arianna whispered to Nicolas then as a line from the letter she had left behind, which was seared onto his memory, rose to the forefront. I feel that with the growing sense of success with each encounter, his confidence would have built, lending a solid weight to their romance, as opposed to one seduction becoming a cure-all. Or maybe I am putting the burden of delivering the Sun, Stars and the Moon on Ms Reid's shoulders.

Can’t wait to learn more about Katherine’s group of friends, each having her own challenge to deal with.

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Reid had the perfect balance of a slow burn, with a light, always moving plot, without masses or overwhelming drama. I really appreciated that there wasn't a huge 70/80% disaster, no flirtatious 3rd party misunderstanding. Reid really knows how to make my heart SING! It was all just one big yes from me.

Somehow, after all of this, It is you…you who saw me… Since that first night you climbed up into my room, I can forever feel your gaze upon me. You saw.” OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes, but mild Closest is the H’s cousin shows an interest in the h and the H is mildly jealous and defeatist with his own condition to the point he thinks she’d be better of with the OM Here is my issue, though the field was wide open to explore all manner of non-invasive, exploratory sex, Ms Reid went with the convenient.I do wish the main characters had met sooner than they did, but I enjoyed the banter/interplays between them, and loved how gutsy Kitty was. There is a lot of push and pull from Alexander, but it was completely understandable and the pain (emotional and physical) made me ache for him. Samantha Williams was just a young girl when her cousin, Emily, was brutally raped and killed in her own home. As a child, Sam's family did their best to shelter her from the gruesome details. Now, working the crime beat for the Portland Tribune, Sam has the resources at her fingertips to investigate the case for herself.

Meet the Hon. Katherine Danvers, the eldest out of the four daughters of a Viscount. She has been out in society for years but has yet to make a match. She is fairly attractive, not overly accomplished and has no dowry. Her circumstances is the reason gentlemen look past her when looking for a wife. Resigned to her faith and knowing that no one would offer for her, she came up with an extremely advantageous plan. She would use the Duke of Thornton's name, increasing her popularity and therefore would give her sisters a better chance to wed somehow wealthy gentlemen. What she plans to do is to break off her so-called betrothal to the Duke once one of her sisters are able to accept an offer of marriage. She is quite aware that her plan would ruin her reputation but as the eldest sister who failed to do her duty, which is to marry well, she has to come up with something. She's very selfless and puts her family's best interest above her own. She also feels quite guilty about using a Duke's name whom she does not even know. After four seasons of being overlooked, Katherine ‘Kitty’ Danvers (23) is desperate to secure herself a marriage to save her family from financial ruin and to make sure her younger sisters are able to secure suitable matches. When her friends declare themselves ‘Sinful Wallflowers’, she comes up with an outrageous plan to use the power of a duke's name to her advantage. And so, she declares herself fiancée of Alexander Masters (30), Duke of Thornton, a recluse who hasn’t been seen by the ton for many years. But when Alexander hears of this supposed marriage, he is more than intrigued and leaves his life of quiet seclusion at his Scottish estate and goes off to London to meet his fiancée… Kitty never expected the Duke to find out or to care as there was always so much gossip about him. But after hearing news of their supposed engagement, Alexander started keeping a close eye on the scandal sheets and became fascinated by the woman who claimed to be his fiancé - so fascinated that he decided to take the trip to London to meet her, despite not being out in society for around 10 years.Note from future Hannah: I feel like I need to reread this with a physical copy bc I feel like I just missed something that I shouldn’t have missed?? I also just don’t remember it lmao* This author has definitely caught my attention and I will be looking for more from her. If this is an example of her normal work, sign me up! Living dangerously, I see,❞ he drawled teasingly but tumbled into the bed. ❝I might need a bedtime story.❞ The marquess patted the mattress beside him. ❝I will not object if you wish to sleep as well.❞ Kitty knew who the desires in her heart were for, though they were not traditional desires—Alexander Masters, the reclusive Duke of Thornton.” Miss Katherine Danvers is desperate to save her family from genteel poverty. A high born lady now impoverished since her father died. Having been out in society for four years without one to make an offer of marriage, Kitty had enough. She will take matters in her own hands. To make sure that her sisters have a chance to marry well, she decided to pull off a scheme that includes using the name of the Duke of Thornton who has exiled himself from society for the last ten years. Certain that he does not read gossip columns, she decided to announce herself as his fiancée. Since the news of her fake betrothal to the Duke, Kitty's popularity soared. Things seem to be going very well...except, after long years of exile, the Duke made a surprise appearance at a ball. Left with no choice, Kitty decided to approach him, acting her part as his supposed fiancée. What's more surprising is that the Duke is aware of her lies... knows her... and plans to even befriend her.