Dear Lady Eden,
It is perhaps a cliché, but please allow me to tell you how ardently I love and admire your work. My soul didn’t know how much I needed this book. This book is truly marvelous, a beacon for all swoony friendship romances. I found myself captivated from the very first page, and wished to read faster, while simultaneously aching for the book to lengthen. It is stunning writing, a beautiful story, and delicious romance, and I loved every moment of it.
The friendship between Daria and Toss was delightful. I greatly enjoyed their ability to converse honestly with one another, and their genuine desire to make each other’s experience for the season a better one.
The premise was so much fun! I was grateful that there wasn’t anything scandalous in nature, but merely small actions to assert independence. Their point system was quite clever—and then to involve so many beloved characters from other books! My heart could hardly stand the joy at seeing the Gents and Mater so frequently. And including the Huntresses and Rose, as well as Charlie’s group of friends, was the icing on the cake. But then the Great Duke of Kielder made an appearance, and I could barely contain my excitement! I adored seeing so many well-loved friends from previous books. It was a joyful, delightful experience!
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how deeply I enjoyed the romantic tension between Toss and Daria. And the kissing! Oh my swoon, you could knock me over with a feather! I’m so grateful for Mater’s foresight, and Toss’s bravery. And to you, lovely author, for writing such fabulous romance!
Oh! Oh! And I absolutely love having a musician protagonist! I don’t think I’ve really seen that before in a Regency, especially a male protagonist. Being a musician myself, I adored seeing one in your book!
I could truly go on and on about my love for this book. It was a joy to read, and will be included in my rereads list of your books I adore most. It is wonderful.
Ever Yours,
Jessica
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Thanks to the publisher for the e-copy. All thoughts are my own.