The Story
Vivienne Emory runs in the first circles of London society, but there’s no telling how the ton would react if they knew she made a living as an oil painter. Her desire to follow her dreams means she must protect her secret—and her independence—at all costs.
When the Duke of Hazelhurst returns to the vibrant London social scene after years abroad, his presence and chequered past set tongues wagging.
His mother is desperate for him to take a wife, but he faces a daunting challenge—winning the heart of a woman who doesn’t want anyone, especially him.
An impulsive decision by the duke forces Vivienne into a web of pretence and sparks an electrifying engagement between them. What begins as a ruse swiftly intensifies, and the line between what’s real and what’s pretend becomes harder and harder to discern.
Can Vivienne guard her secret and herself from the man determined to steal her heart? And when the truth unravels, will the duke’s own deceit destroy any hope of a future with the woman he loves?
Another Great Read
Georgina North has touched my soul once again with her amazing writing.
The characters are real, hindered by society, loss and every day life drama yet they are so loveable each in their own way.
The story is both light and complex and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Wonderful Story!
I am officially a Georgina North fan! The characters and plot are solid. There’s some spice but it’s not ridiculous and moves the story along nicely without being icky.
This was an all around enjoyable read. I will definitely be awaiting Georgina’s next release!
Impressive
Where Georgina North excels is in her capacity to use prose to create an emotional grip that reminds me of the best and all too rare talents in this genre.
The kind of work that makes a reader stop for the beauty of phrase that makes one sigh and tear up with emotion. Rare stuff indeed.
If she can maintain this quality of work, I'll buy every word she writes.
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