The Virgin Who Humbled Lord Haslemere

Georgiana was an interesting character. She was very intelligent and very caring considering her background. Yet she was still innocent when it came to the doings of the upper crust. Benedict was a rake but a rake with a heart. Once he realized all that was happening around him, he became a man of action. As these two worked together, their chemistry grew strong. I enjoyed their banter and acceptance of each other. I recommend this story. I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

When a duchess hires Georgiana to find a missing woman, the duchess's brother Benedict refuses to let Georgiana handle the situation on her own. Not only does he worry for her safety—he's also irresistibly attracted to her tart tongue and stiff demeanor. Okay, so he's got a governess fetish. Is that so wrong? Georgiana doesn't know what to do about Benedict. She's trained to handle herself in dicey situations. She should be annoyed by the rakish aristocrat's interference. But the truth is, he's a helpful ally. And he makes her feel things. Things that confuse her and disrupt her orderly world. Things that stir her heart. But with a potential killer on the loose, can she and Benedict survive long enough to fall in love? I ADORE this series. Cannot get enough of it. Each book is unique, but they all have strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Georgiana is rational and confident when it comes to practical matters, but humans confuse her. She longs for love but doesn't believe it's something she's destined for. Benedict's fun-loving demeanor annoys her at first, but she soon discovers the loyal man beneath the facade. Benedict will do anything to protect his sister, and Georgiana is drawn to that. This novel is a perfect balance of romance, mystery, and understated humor. Can't wait for the next book in the series! Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Who is Clara Beauchamp, where is she, and what is her connection to the Duchess of Kenilworth? That is the mystery Georgiana Harley is tasked by Lady Clifford to solve. She has just begun her investigation when Benedict Harcourt, Earl of Haslemere, and brother to the Duchess demands to know what is going on. Actually, he pesters her until she tells him. Then they off on an action-packed adventure to solve the mystery. Together, they unravel clues that include dangerous secrets, a duel, and mounds of Society gossip. When the ah-ha moment comes, and all is revealed, the danger isn’t quite over. There is still a villain to deal with. Haslemere and Georgiana are great fun to watch. Haslemere appears on the surface to be a typical Society rogue, but inside, he has a good heart and is obsessively protective of his sister and nephew. Georgiana is intelligent, with sharp tongue and wit. The banter between them is smart and snarky. The attraction is undeniable and the chemistry hot. When the mystery is solved, the danger is past, and everyone is safe, Benedict and Georgina will have the chance to talk about their happily ever after. This is a great story with a mystery, adventure, romance, and fantastic characters. An entertaining addition to a wonderful series. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.