⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. The mystery surrounding Keane and the fun interactions between him and Poppy drew me in right from the start.

Miss Poppy Summers has caught something bigger than a fish this time. The man she rescued claims to be a duke, but Poppy has a hard time believing him. Someone wants him dead and Poppy agrees to shelter him. She also agrees to help him look for his assailant. In Poppy’s world, Keane discovers a whole new side to himself. Poppy herself blooms under his attention and soon she might have to make some difficult choices.

MY THOUGHTS

Poppy surprised me. For a young woman raised fairly sheltered in a small town, she sure didn’t hesitate to grab her adventure with both hands. Keane was quiet and unassuming, and he didn’t trust a lot of people. When he got closer to discovering the truth about his attack, he opted to protect Poppy’s choices rather than get his revenge outright.

The identity of Keane’s attacker was cleverly kept in the dark. But once the mystery started unraveling, the shocking revelations just kept coming. I liked that there was more story after Poppy and Keane declared their love for each other. That way we got to see more of them together.

This was a quick read, sweet, and Poppy and Keane both had their worlds expanded beyond their expectations. I can recommend this to anyone who likes steamy historical romance with action. Though it’s part of a series, it stands well on its own.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thought and opinions are my own.

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Genre: Historical Romance
Sensuality Rating: Warm
Series: Rogues to Lovers
Other books in the series: Girls Before Earls