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The Doves of New York #3
The Dove and the Rogue
American heiress Jenny Dove thought a marriage of convenience would solve all her problems, until her heart decided to rewrite the terms…
Jenny Dove has spent her life training to become an opera singer, determined not to repeat her mother’s mistake of sacrificing her career for love. But when her younger sister needs her help, Jenny strikes a daring bargain. To save her sister’s future, she’ll marry a titled gentleman long enough to unlock both their inheritances, then return to Paris to live out her dream.
Lord David Felding, heir to a dukedom and unapologetic rake, has no interest in finding a wife, until Jenny walks into his life with an audacious marriage proposal. She’ll give him one night in her bed in exchange for the protection of his name. It’s supposed to be a simple transaction—no emotions, no complications. But when their wedding night reveals unexpected passion and a startling connection, walking away is anything but easy.
Instead of continuing his roguish life in London, David follows Jenny to Paris—and begins to court his own wife. As their sham marriage deepens into something real, Jenny glimpses the wounded man behind his charm and feels her carefully guarded heart begin to yield. But falling in love means a slow, irresistible unraveling of everything they thought they wanted…and trusting in something neither dared to hope for.
Jenny Dove has spent her life training to become an opera singer, determined not to repeat her mother’s mistake of sacrificing her career for love. But when her younger sister needs her help, Jenny strikes a daring bargain. To save her sister’s future, she’ll marry a titled gentleman long enough to unlock both their inheritances, then return to Paris to live out her dream.
Lord David Felding, heir to a dukedom and unapologetic rake, has no interest in finding a wife, until Jenny walks into his life with an audacious marriage proposal. She’ll give him one night in her bed in exchange for the protection of his name. It’s supposed to be a simple transaction—no emotions, no complications. But when their wedding night reveals unexpected passion and a startling connection, walking away is anything but easy.
Instead of continuing his roguish life in London, David follows Jenny to Paris—and begins to court his own wife. As their sham marriage deepens into something real, Jenny glimpses the wounded man behind his charm and feels her carefully guarded heart begin to yield. But falling in love means a slow, irresistible unraveling of everything they thought they wanted…and trusting in something neither dared to hope for.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2026
About the author
Harper St. George
59 books1,274 followersHarper St. George grew up in rural Alabama and along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, where stories of the past sparked her lifelong love of history, romance, and adventure. By high school she discovered historical romance novels, which brought all of those elements together in one irresistible package. She’s been hooked ever since.
Today, Harper lives in the Atlanta area where she writes historical romance set from the Viking Era to the Gilded Age. Her novels have been translated into ten languages and featured in major publications including Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, Oprah Daily, Woman’s World, Forbes, PopSugar, and Bustle. She has also received the prestigious honor of having her books selected for Book of the Month Club and BuzzFeed Best Romance of the year. She would love to hear from you. Please visit her website at harperstgeorge.com
Today, Harper lives in the Atlanta area where she writes historical romance set from the Viking Era to the Gilded Age. Her novels have been translated into ten languages and featured in major publications including Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, Oprah Daily, Woman’s World, Forbes, PopSugar, and Bustle. She has also received the prestigious honor of having her books selected for Book of the Month Club and BuzzFeed Best Romance of the year. She would love to hear from you. Please visit her website at harperstgeorge.com
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4⭐️
Harper St. George's historical romances are so underrated- they're all so good! I've enjoyed every single book in this series and the Gilded Age Heiresses series before it. Here we get a match I've been waiting for for a few books now- Jenny Dove and Lord David Felding.
Jenny must marry an aristocrat in order to secure her inheritance from her secret father- she doesn't really give a damn, but in order to help secure her sister's inheritance, she goes to Lord Felding. They make a deal- marriage, in exchange for one night together. Lord David, who's been obsessed with Jenny but in denial about it since the moment he met her, readily agrees.
Obviously these two have more than just physical attraction between them and one night isn't enough. David immediately begins trying to woo Jenny, because he just knows that there is something more between them. Jenny for her part is trying to protect herself- she's been burned before and doesn't believe that David, a notorious rake, could ever fall in love and settle down with one woman. I do wish she let go of the "he could never be faithful, he's a rake" schtick a little earlier. David did everything he could to show Jenny that he cared and she just kept throwing the rake business in his face. Honestly sometimes it got a bit judgy
I loved the quiet moments these two had together. Laying by the lake of his country home, sharing a late night dinner and talking about their childhoods. They got along so well and had such a good connection you could genuinely believe that they would fall in love
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
"I'd face the devil himself if it meant I get to be with you."
Harper St. George's historical romances are so underrated- they're all so good! I've enjoyed every single book in this series and the Gilded Age Heiresses series before it. Here we get a match I've been waiting for for a few books now- Jenny Dove and Lord David Felding.
Jenny must marry an aristocrat in order to secure her inheritance from her secret father- she doesn't really give a damn, but in order to help secure her sister's inheritance, she goes to Lord Felding. They make a deal- marriage, in exchange for one night together. Lord David, who's been obsessed with Jenny but in denial about it since the moment he met her, readily agrees.
Obviously these two have more than just physical attraction between them and one night isn't enough. David immediately begins trying to woo Jenny, because he just knows that there is something more between them. Jenny for her part is trying to protect herself- she's been burned before and doesn't believe that David, a notorious rake, could ever fall in love and settle down with one woman. I do wish she let go of the "he could never be faithful, he's a rake" schtick a little earlier. David did everything he could to show Jenny that he cared and she just kept throwing the rake business in his face. Honestly sometimes it got a bit judgy
I loved the quiet moments these two had together. Laying by the lake of his country home, sharing a late night dinner and talking about their childhoods. They got along so well and had such a good connection you could genuinely believe that they would fall in love
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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August 6, 2025just finished eliza and the duke and now i have to wait almost a year for this i'm gonna kms lord david felding hit me uuuup
May 6, 2026
Harper St. George can pack so much into a story - her experience in category romance is clear here in a tightly plotted, banger of a historical romance that manages to also tie into the universe she created in past series. While anyone can start their journey into her books with this story, it's even better if you know her past heroines.
The Dove sisters will only get their inheritances/dowries if they marry aristocrats. While her sisters are making an effort during their time in London, Jenny is more interested in biding her time until she can get to Paris to use her opera training. She proposes a marriage of convenience to David Felding, a well-known libertine who is set to inherit a dukedom. David winds up falling for Jenny and spends the majority of the book pursuing her and hoping she'll fall in love with him.
While this series of events isn't uncommon in historical romance, Harper St. George makes it fun and exciting. Jenny being a working actress/singer adds an unusual element to the story and taking action to Paris is a nice departure.
The Doves series is one I'm sure will be beloved by many and read again and again in the future.
The Dove sisters will only get their inheritances/dowries if they marry aristocrats. While her sisters are making an effort during their time in London, Jenny is more interested in biding her time until she can get to Paris to use her opera training. She proposes a marriage of convenience to David Felding, a well-known libertine who is set to inherit a dukedom. David winds up falling for Jenny and spends the majority of the book pursuing her and hoping she'll fall in love with him.
While this series of events isn't uncommon in historical romance, Harper St. George makes it fun and exciting. Jenny being a working actress/singer adds an unusual element to the story and taking action to Paris is a nice departure.
The Doves series is one I'm sure will be beloved by many and read again and again in the future.
May 27, 2026
A delightfully steamy treat. I am way behind on this historical romance series, but this self-published title (first two are trad pub) was fantastic.
Opera singer Jenny Dove offers David, heir to a dukedom, a marriage of convenience. He can tup her the once, then she will hie to Italy to chase her opera singing dreams. Eventually they'll divorce. David is keen to take Jenny up on her offer, unfortunately he immediately catches feeeeelings haha hah.
I really delighted in seeing these two fight their hearts desire. As mentioned, I had not read the other books but I found it was fairly easy to jump into the plot. This marriage helped make sure one of Jenny's sisters (dowry or money wise). There is an overarching thread regarding heritage but most readers will be fine jumping in here.
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thank you to the author and netgalley for the ARC.
Opera singer Jenny Dove offers David, heir to a dukedom, a marriage of convenience. He can tup her the once, then she will hie to Italy to chase her opera singing dreams. Eventually they'll divorce. David is keen to take Jenny up on her offer, unfortunately he immediately catches feeeeelings haha hah.
I really delighted in seeing these two fight their hearts desire. As mentioned, I had not read the other books but I found it was fairly easy to jump into the plot. This marriage helped make sure one of Jenny's sisters (dowry or money wise). There is an overarching thread regarding heritage but most readers will be fine jumping in here.
A surprise 🍆💍 too!
thank you to the author and netgalley for the ARC.
May 27, 2026
I think this is Harper St. George’s best book. She’s doing the work of taking a transactional marriage of convenience and making it more for each of the parties involved. The first moment I read about Jenny and David earlier in the series, I knew I needed their story and this is exactly what not just the readers want, but what Jenny and David deserve. St. George is not reinventing the wheel; many times has a rakish rogue been laid low by a single woman he just can’t get out of his head. And yet, there’s more at play here than just the ingenue and the rake. There are fears and insecurities about class and acceptance, as well as the very real fears of falling in love only to have your heart broken.
When singer and performer Jenny Dove approaches Lord David Felding, heir to a dukedom, to marry her in exchange for one night in her bed, David immediately responds in the affirmative. He’s longed for Jenny since realizing she wasn’t an easy conquest and she’s likewise been intrigued by him and his attentions to her. Jenny needs her dowry to help a sister’s marriage (for romance reasons), and the book begins with a bang. There are only a few rules: no kissing on the mouth, she’s fully available to him for one night, she gets to perform in Paris immediately after the wedding, and upon her return to London they can begin divorce proceedings. Jenny and David’s families are loosely aware that this is a contractual marriage and are actually in support of their joining, despite the class differences and race to the altar. It’s once they tie the knot that the emotional depth of the book really exploded.
First of all, Harper St. George writes intimacies beautifully. I felt like I was in the room with these characters every time they danced around their feelings. Regardless of what they say, the desire David and Jenny have for one another is palpable. It is executed masterfully through consent, discussions about expectations and outcomes and there was no shortage of chemistry. The second part of the book is just as exciting as David and Jenny slowly open up to one another—not through their feelings, but through the husbandly and wifely duties. As a rake, David has never had to woo a woman. He doesn’t have a clue as to how to do that, let alone to woo his own wife. What he does have is a big heart and a desire to see her needs met and it is the most beautiful thing to see. Sex may initially be the vehicle to draw these two together, but it’s the caretaking and the putting someone’s wants over your own that keep them close.
This is a book I know I’ll come back to—it has the makings of a comfort read. I am thrilled to say that self-publishing if anything may have made this book even better; Jenny and David get the love story they deserve and the one we’ve all been waiting for. Thank you to the author for my early copy. All opinions are my own. The Dove and the Rogue is available now.
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When singer and performer Jenny Dove approaches Lord David Felding, heir to a dukedom, to marry her in exchange for one night in her bed, David immediately responds in the affirmative. He’s longed for Jenny since realizing she wasn’t an easy conquest and she’s likewise been intrigued by him and his attentions to her. Jenny needs her dowry to help a sister’s marriage (for romance reasons), and the book begins with a bang. There are only a few rules: no kissing on the mouth, she’s fully available to him for one night, she gets to perform in Paris immediately after the wedding, and upon her return to London they can begin divorce proceedings. Jenny and David’s families are loosely aware that this is a contractual marriage and are actually in support of their joining, despite the class differences and race to the altar. It’s once they tie the knot that the emotional depth of the book really exploded.
First of all, Harper St. George writes intimacies beautifully. I felt like I was in the room with these characters every time they danced around their feelings. Regardless of what they say, the desire David and Jenny have for one another is palpable. It is executed masterfully through consent, discussions about expectations and outcomes and there was no shortage of chemistry. The second part of the book is just as exciting as David and Jenny slowly open up to one another—not through their feelings, but through the husbandly and wifely duties. As a rake, David has never had to woo a woman. He doesn’t have a clue as to how to do that, let alone to woo his own wife. What he does have is a big heart and a desire to see her needs met and it is the most beautiful thing to see. Sex may initially be the vehicle to draw these two together, but it’s the caretaking and the putting someone’s wants over your own that keep them close.
This is a book I know I’ll come back to—it has the makings of a comfort read. I am thrilled to say that self-publishing if anything may have made this book even better; Jenny and David get the love story they deserve and the one we’ve all been waiting for. Thank you to the author for my early copy. All opinions are my own. The Dove and the Rogue is available now.
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May 8, 2026
I’ve been anxiously awaiting Jenny and David’s story since they were introduced and you could feel the instant tension. David is a well-known rake and therefore Jenny, who’s been burned in the past and has a firm head on her shoulders, is unwilling to believe he might actually see her differently. This novel starts where the last left off, with the two entering into a bargain marriage: David will help secure not only her inheritance from her father but also her sisters so Eliza can marry the man she loves, and he will get a night in Jenny’s bed.
As a reader, it’s pretty clear early on that both Jenny and David have some real and deep feelings for each other. But she can’t trust him, and he is still uncertain that what he’s feeling is love and not just intense lust. He’s clearly a fool, though, from the moment you start reading his POV you can tell how down bad he is. This becomes even more obvious after they have their night together and he tries to engage in his usual activities while she’s in Paris. It doesn’t work, and he’s off chasing her like a dog (we LOVE to see). David is my favorite kind of hero. I adore a rake who’s been rocked and is now completely down bad for his heroine. Even better that it’s his wife, and he clearly attended Vasti’s Rake to Wife Guy University. It’s perfection, and I think Harper really nails this dynamic.
I really loved how focused this felt on their romance. There’s not a lot of dominant outside plot or stakes, unlike with Eliza and Simon’s love story. And I like how the real stakes felt internal to their feelings and developing relationship. Harper does an excellent job of building their intimacy through not only their physical relationship, but also their emotional one. Watching David open up in ways he’s been unable, and similarly, Jenny finally let down the mask she normally has, was really important to believing they could get their HEA. And I absolutely loved how it all played out. Their romance felt really genuine and deep while still bringing some Heat. Our man David is pierced and knows how to pleasure- good for you, Jenny! Plus, their no kissing rules has this building the physical stakes even when they’re railing each other. I’m such a sucker for this microtrope! I also fell in love with him even harder when him and Fanny started to develop this really lovely relationship.
I can’t recommend this one enough, most especially if you’ve read the series and have some build-up for these two. But, honestly, it could probably stand alone, and I would have loved it equally. Harper put all of my romance catnip in one book, and I fell just as hard as David did for their romance. I hope she continues to self-publish more historical romance, because she really has a gift for this genre!
5/5
Thank you to the author for an eARC of the book.
marriage bargain, she’s a rising Opera star, rake falls hard, pierced & tattooed MMC, no kissing rule, “my wife”, he follows her to Paris, courting your wife
As a reader, it’s pretty clear early on that both Jenny and David have some real and deep feelings for each other. But she can’t trust him, and he is still uncertain that what he’s feeling is love and not just intense lust. He’s clearly a fool, though, from the moment you start reading his POV you can tell how down bad he is. This becomes even more obvious after they have their night together and he tries to engage in his usual activities while she’s in Paris. It doesn’t work, and he’s off chasing her like a dog (we LOVE to see). David is my favorite kind of hero. I adore a rake who’s been rocked and is now completely down bad for his heroine. Even better that it’s his wife, and he clearly attended Vasti’s Rake to Wife Guy University. It’s perfection, and I think Harper really nails this dynamic.
I really loved how focused this felt on their romance. There’s not a lot of dominant outside plot or stakes, unlike with Eliza and Simon’s love story. And I like how the real stakes felt internal to their feelings and developing relationship. Harper does an excellent job of building their intimacy through not only their physical relationship, but also their emotional one. Watching David open up in ways he’s been unable, and similarly, Jenny finally let down the mask she normally has, was really important to believing they could get their HEA. And I absolutely loved how it all played out. Their romance felt really genuine and deep while still bringing some Heat. Our man David is pierced and knows how to pleasure- good for you, Jenny! Plus, their no kissing rules has this building the physical stakes even when they’re railing each other. I’m such a sucker for this microtrope! I also fell in love with him even harder when him and Fanny started to develop this really lovely relationship.
I can’t recommend this one enough, most especially if you’ve read the series and have some build-up for these two. But, honestly, it could probably stand alone, and I would have loved it equally. Harper put all of my romance catnip in one book, and I fell just as hard as David did for their romance. I hope she continues to self-publish more historical romance, because she really has a gift for this genre!
5/5
Thank you to the author for an eARC of the book.
marriage bargain, she’s a rising Opera star, rake falls hard, pierced & tattooed MMC, no kissing rule, “my wife”, he follows her to Paris, courting your wife
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December 16, 2025This is gonna be delicious I just know it!!!!!
May 26, 2026
I feel like we have been waiting for Jenny and Lord David's story forever since the first book in the series. Their chemistry has been palpable everytime Harper wrote a scene for them together. As much as I love our two older sisters (big Eliza fan), David has been drawn to Jenny since the VERY beginning and I swear it has been some of the best low key yearning I've read in a series in YEARS and a night together/marriage of convenience is the GO TO for me. Also, Jenny's love for her sisters (honestly the love between them all with their garbage father) is beatiful to read.
The entire premise of David being a "reformed rake" (despite some obstacles), and persuing his "wife" after she leaves for Paris to convice her he is serious about a marriage for them was completely engrossing. Over the course of the book the balance between the personal struggles of the characters learning to let go and trust/their individual backgrounds that unravel throughout the novel in combination to that spice (the first night like OKAY) is perfection, Sometimes you see authors try to find a balance between these two and really have a hard time doing so, Harper hits the nail on the head.
Lastly, the banter has geniunely been one of my FAVORITE parts between the two of them in their scenes during the books and it does NOT disappoint in their book. I know I put it last in my comments but it's so fun and breaks up some of intense scenes in the story.
Another knockout by Harper, per ususal. Historical Romance will never not be one of my favorite genres and Harper leads the charge in this always. PERFECT story we've all been waiting for.
The entire premise of David being a "reformed rake" (despite some obstacles), and persuing his "wife" after she leaves for Paris to convice her he is serious about a marriage for them was completely engrossing. Over the course of the book the balance between the personal struggles of the characters learning to let go and trust/their individual backgrounds that unravel throughout the novel in combination to that spice (the first night like OKAY) is perfection, Sometimes you see authors try to find a balance between these two and really have a hard time doing so, Harper hits the nail on the head.
Lastly, the banter has geniunely been one of my FAVORITE parts between the two of them in their scenes during the books and it does NOT disappoint in their book. I know I put it last in my comments but it's so fun and breaks up some of intense scenes in the story.
Another knockout by Harper, per ususal. Historical Romance will never not be one of my favorite genres and Harper leads the charge in this always. PERFECT story we've all been waiting for.
April 27, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper St. George and Victory Editing for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions!
This is the third book is a series about the Dove sisters that I highly recommend you read the others before this!
Jenny and David enter into a marriage of convenience so her sister can receive her inheritance and marry a criminal. Jenny just wants to sing in Paris and decides to ask David, who has openly lusted after her for years, to be her sort of fake husband. He agrees because she also promises a night of passion and since he’s a rake, he literally cannot resist.
This book was so well researched and it made for such a rewarding reading experience. I also loved how extremely down bad David was almost immediately after consummating the marriage and I also liked how accurate his extracurricular activities were immediately before the marriage. Jenny was also wonderful! I love how confident she was and how she made herself a priority.
This is the third book is a series about the Dove sisters that I highly recommend you read the others before this!
Jenny and David enter into a marriage of convenience so her sister can receive her inheritance and marry a criminal. Jenny just wants to sing in Paris and decides to ask David, who has openly lusted after her for years, to be her sort of fake husband. He agrees because she also promises a night of passion and since he’s a rake, he literally cannot resist.
This book was so well researched and it made for such a rewarding reading experience. I also loved how extremely down bad David was almost immediately after consummating the marriage and I also liked how accurate his extracurricular activities were immediately before the marriage. Jenny was also wonderful! I love how confident she was and how she made herself a priority.
May 25, 2026
I wavered between 3 and 3.5 stars for this one. This seemed to me the weakest and less well plotted of the three books in this series (or any Harper St George I’ve read). The main characters were clearly hot for each other, but I didn’t feel the longing or tension that you need in a marriage of convenience plot. Jenny is supposedly dedicated to her opera career, but we don’t often see her singing from her POV. In fact a surprising amount of the book is from David’s POV, which means we get less character growth from Jenny. Readers may notice that this book is being self published by the author, where previous books were published by Berkley. I wonder if what we’re missing in this installment is the guidance of a trusted editor to help shape the story.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.
April 29, 2026
2.5 Stars
I was so looking forward to this book, so it pains me to write this review but it was underwhelming, felt rushed, lacked character development or growth, used exposition and sex in the place of relationship development, and had pacing issues throughout.
The first 25% was really strong with set-up and moving the plot along, but then David and Jenny got married and my enjoyment tanked and couldn’t be recovered. I must have read an alternate universe version of this book than everyone else, or maybe my expectations were too high idk, but I’m sad about it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC.
I was so looking forward to this book, so it pains me to write this review but it was underwhelming, felt rushed, lacked character development or growth, used exposition and sex in the place of relationship development, and had pacing issues throughout.
The first 25% was really strong with set-up and moving the plot along, but then David and Jenny got married and my enjoyment tanked and couldn’t be recovered. I must have read an alternate universe version of this book than everyone else, or maybe my expectations were too high idk, but I’m sad about it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC.
May 1, 2026
I have enjoyed everything Harper has put out and was crushed to see this book was cancelled by the publisher, only to be thrilled Harper decided to publish it herself.
Jenny and David have been my favorite couple since their first scene together. They're both passionate, loyal, and knowledgeable. It was a damn delight getting to be inside their heads and finally find out what they thought of the other.
Plot wise it's good. There's a bit of a meandering, some light push and pull, a good amount of (mostly) open conversations, and loads of sweet moments. I loved seeing David smitten and patient while being supportive of Jenny's singing. The conflict was short lived and the last chapter was perfect, even if I wanted more.
Overall, these two were so easy to root for and well worth the wait.
**Huge thanks to the author for providing the arc free of charge**
Jenny and David have been my favorite couple since their first scene together. They're both passionate, loyal, and knowledgeable. It was a damn delight getting to be inside their heads and finally find out what they thought of the other.
Plot wise it's good. There's a bit of a meandering, some light push and pull, a good amount of (mostly) open conversations, and loads of sweet moments. I loved seeing David smitten and patient while being supportive of Jenny's singing. The conflict was short lived and the last chapter was perfect, even if I wanted more.
Overall, these two were so easy to root for and well worth the wait.
**Huge thanks to the author for providing the arc free of charge**
May 21, 2026
*ARC REVIEW*
A classic, and spicier, historical romance. A marriage of convenience + a rake = a good time.
A classic, and spicier, historical romance. A marriage of convenience + a rake = a good time.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.25 stars.
Whether you are a longtime fan of the Doves of New York series or a newcomer searching for an emotional historical romance, Harper St. George’s latest release, The Dove and the Rogue, is a must-read. As the third installment in the trilogy, this book provides a satisfying conclusion to the saga of the Dove sisters, and while it works beautifully as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the first two books (The Stranger I Wed and *liza and the Duke). Doing so allows you to fully appreciate the overarching family stakes and the journey that brought Jenny and her sisters from the gossip-laden streets of New York to the glittering ballrooms of London.
The story follows Jenny Dove, an aspiring opera singer who has spent her life meticulously guarding her heart. Haunted by her mother’s past—specifically the sacrifice of a career for a love that proved unstable—Jenny is determined to prioritize her independence and her voice. However, when her younger sister Eliza’s future is at stake, Jenny proves her loyalty by striking a daring bargain. She proposes a marriage of convenience to Lord David Felding, a notorious rogue and the heir to a dukedom. The terms are simple: his name and protection in exchange for a single night, after which Jenny intends to flee to Paris to pursue her operatic dreams.
Jenny’s character arc is an exploration of the fear of vulnerability. She views love as a cage and professional success as her only means of safety. Watching her navigate the tension between her ambition and her growing feelings for David is one of the book’s highlights. She begins the novel performing even in her personal life, but as the story progresses, she learns that being supported by the right person doesn't diminish her strength—it amplifies it.
David Felding, meanwhile, is the ultimate reformed rogue, but with a refreshing twist. He isn't just a man who has decided to settle down; he is a man who recognizes that Jenny is his equal in every way. David’s arc is equally compelling as he transitions from a life of superficial pleasures to one of deep, intentional devotion. I absolutely loved David’s character; he truly supports Jenny’s dreams, offering her the emotional support she didn't realize she was missing. Instead of demanding she conform to the role of a traditional duchess, he follows her to Paris, choosing to court his own wife and prove that he can be the partner she needs without requiring her to sacrifice her identity.
The chemistry between them is electric, starting as a transaction and blooming into a profound soulmate connection. It was heart-wrenching and heartwarming to see how these two characters adjusted their lives—not because they had to, but because they found someone who completed them.
A wonderful bonus of this finale is the opportunity to reconnect with the rest of the family. Seeing Cora and Dev again feels like a warm homecoming, and the inclusion of David’s brother Alfred, along with Kit, helps propel the plot forward while adding layers to the Felding family dynamic. These secondary characters enrich the world, making the stakes feel personal and the happily-ever-after feel earned.
In The Dove and the Rogue, Harper St. George delivers a story that is as much about finding oneself as it is about finding love. It’s a reminder that the right partner doesn’t make you choose between your passion and your heart. If you’re looking for a new historical romance with sharp wit, steaming tension, and immense heart, definitely pick up this book and the rest of the series when you can. You won't regret it.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
Whether you are a longtime fan of the Doves of New York series or a newcomer searching for an emotional historical romance, Harper St. George’s latest release, The Dove and the Rogue, is a must-read. As the third installment in the trilogy, this book provides a satisfying conclusion to the saga of the Dove sisters, and while it works beautifully as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the first two books (The Stranger I Wed and *liza and the Duke). Doing so allows you to fully appreciate the overarching family stakes and the journey that brought Jenny and her sisters from the gossip-laden streets of New York to the glittering ballrooms of London.
The story follows Jenny Dove, an aspiring opera singer who has spent her life meticulously guarding her heart. Haunted by her mother’s past—specifically the sacrifice of a career for a love that proved unstable—Jenny is determined to prioritize her independence and her voice. However, when her younger sister Eliza’s future is at stake, Jenny proves her loyalty by striking a daring bargain. She proposes a marriage of convenience to Lord David Felding, a notorious rogue and the heir to a dukedom. The terms are simple: his name and protection in exchange for a single night, after which Jenny intends to flee to Paris to pursue her operatic dreams.
Jenny’s character arc is an exploration of the fear of vulnerability. She views love as a cage and professional success as her only means of safety. Watching her navigate the tension between her ambition and her growing feelings for David is one of the book’s highlights. She begins the novel performing even in her personal life, but as the story progresses, she learns that being supported by the right person doesn't diminish her strength—it amplifies it.
David Felding, meanwhile, is the ultimate reformed rogue, but with a refreshing twist. He isn't just a man who has decided to settle down; he is a man who recognizes that Jenny is his equal in every way. David’s arc is equally compelling as he transitions from a life of superficial pleasures to one of deep, intentional devotion. I absolutely loved David’s character; he truly supports Jenny’s dreams, offering her the emotional support she didn't realize she was missing. Instead of demanding she conform to the role of a traditional duchess, he follows her to Paris, choosing to court his own wife and prove that he can be the partner she needs without requiring her to sacrifice her identity.
The chemistry between them is electric, starting as a transaction and blooming into a profound soulmate connection. It was heart-wrenching and heartwarming to see how these two characters adjusted their lives—not because they had to, but because they found someone who completed them.
A wonderful bonus of this finale is the opportunity to reconnect with the rest of the family. Seeing Cora and Dev again feels like a warm homecoming, and the inclusion of David’s brother Alfred, along with Kit, helps propel the plot forward while adding layers to the Felding family dynamic. These secondary characters enrich the world, making the stakes feel personal and the happily-ever-after feel earned.
In The Dove and the Rogue, Harper St. George delivers a story that is as much about finding oneself as it is about finding love. It’s a reminder that the right partner doesn’t make you choose between your passion and your heart. If you’re looking for a new historical romance with sharp wit, steaming tension, and immense heart, definitely pick up this book and the rest of the series when you can. You won't regret it.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
For Jenny Dove, her sisters’ happiness is worth any price, so when it becomes clear that their “guardian” Mr. Hathaway, isn’t going to give her sister Eliza her promised inheritance, because he didn’t approve of her choice of a husband, Jenny knows what she has to do. She makes a deal with Lord David Felding, the heir to the Duke of Strathmore, to marry him and spend one night in his bed before she leaves for her opera debut in Paris, agreeing to live separate lives until enough time has passed to get a divorce. He agrees to her terms and Jenny then approaches her guardian to make a deal, she will marry the heir to a duke and Hathaway will give both Jenny and Eliza their inheritance, knowing the draw of duke would cinch the deal. She thinks she has it all worked out, until she spends a night, she will never forget with David. But David is a rake and Jenny has been burned before, so even if he makes her heart flutter and her body sing, she can’t risk giving in to her desire to stay.
Lord David Felding has wanted Jenny since the first moment he met her, but she has consistently shot him down, so when she comes to her with a request for a marriage of convenience and the promise of a night in his bed, he is all in. He figured the desire for her would wear off once he has spent the night with her, but he couldn’t be more wrong. Even after she leaves for Paris, he can’t forget her and can’t seem to pick up his life. When a request for his signature on a contract comes, he jumps at the chance to go to her and is determined to woo his wife into a real marriage. Too bad Jenny is just as determined to get a divorce. Can he convince her that his heart is true, and she can trust him with her heart or is she too scared to take the risk?
I have been waiting Jenny and David’s story since the first book – their chemistry has always been undeniable and the pages sizzle whenever they are together, so I was a little worried that this book might not live up to expectations. Thankfully that was not the case, in fact, this book exceeded expectations! The book had all the same emotion, banter and angst as the previous books, but with more spice – a lot more (FYI – That is NOT a complaint)! I could feel Jenny’s pain and David’s desperation; I wanted so bad for them to let go of their fears and realize that they truly were soulmates and then I was overjoyed when they finally confessed their love – even though I knew this book would end with a HEA! So, if you are looking for a romance with wonderful characters, steamy love scenes, some angst, excellent chemistry and witty banter – look no further, this is the book you have been looking for! This is the third book in the series and while you could read this book as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order for the best reader experience.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *
Lord David Felding has wanted Jenny since the first moment he met her, but she has consistently shot him down, so when she comes to her with a request for a marriage of convenience and the promise of a night in his bed, he is all in. He figured the desire for her would wear off once he has spent the night with her, but he couldn’t be more wrong. Even after she leaves for Paris, he can’t forget her and can’t seem to pick up his life. When a request for his signature on a contract comes, he jumps at the chance to go to her and is determined to woo his wife into a real marriage. Too bad Jenny is just as determined to get a divorce. Can he convince her that his heart is true, and she can trust him with her heart or is she too scared to take the risk?
I have been waiting Jenny and David’s story since the first book – their chemistry has always been undeniable and the pages sizzle whenever they are together, so I was a little worried that this book might not live up to expectations. Thankfully that was not the case, in fact, this book exceeded expectations! The book had all the same emotion, banter and angst as the previous books, but with more spice – a lot more (FYI – That is NOT a complaint)! I could feel Jenny’s pain and David’s desperation; I wanted so bad for them to let go of their fears and realize that they truly were soulmates and then I was overjoyed when they finally confessed their love – even though I knew this book would end with a HEA! So, if you are looking for a romance with wonderful characters, steamy love scenes, some angst, excellent chemistry and witty banter – look no further, this is the book you have been looking for! This is the third book in the series and while you could read this book as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order for the best reader experience.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *
May 27, 2026
although I have read all the previous books in this series as well as the gilded age heiresses series (admittedly hit or miss for me), enough time has passed between this release and Eliza's book that I have forgotten any previous interactions these two characters had had in previous books in the series. the reader gets the sense that this book begins in the middle of their story, which is a jarring reading experience. That being said, I disagree with other reviewers: this most certainly could not be appreciated as a standalone, as it became clear to me that that prior context to this relationship was necessary for readers to understand their origin.
the downfall of this story is that the author fills the pages with spice in the place of real relationship development. as a reader more or less reading this with fresh eyes, the narrative was overcome with insta-lust which turns quickly into insta-love. The male love interest is seemingly obsessed and lovelorn from the very first page, which sounds great in theory, but in execution this precedence became extremely repetitive and eye-roll-inducing. I was splendidly excited to read in the foreword that this was the author's spiciest book yet, but I tragically ended up not being a fan of how the spice was written and found myself cringing heavily at times.
I have followed this author's journey for quite some time and was surprised to learn that she recently was booted from Berkley and decided to pursue the self-published route. Although, like I said, some of her trad published books were hit or miss for me as well, I have to wonder if she lacked an editor to tighten up the plot and provide guidance on an appropriate romantic relationship progression.
I am admittedly not normally picky about this, but I found much of the narrative not historically accurate, which is saddening to me considering how much the author's previous books are inspired by real historical figures movements, and events. For example, the male love interest has a genital piercing (sounds sexy in theory. this critique will likely attract rather than repel readers, but I promise you the execution of this most certainly was not for me), which was a nonexistent phenomenon in the Victorian era in which this book is set, outside of, perhaps, indigenous communities.
In the absence of plot development, I expect a deep character study, yet there was little character development, especially on the female protagonist's part. We spend most of the story inside the male love interest's POV, which left me feeling disconnected from the female protagonist. There was so much potential there, as she is a career-driven woman with a talent for Opera singing who takes on a starring role in a Parisian Opera. This made it especially aggravating when the male love interest would be so open with communication, only for her to act dismissive towards his vulnerability.
୨ৎ DNF 65%
source: kindle ebook
the downfall of this story is that the author fills the pages with spice in the place of real relationship development. as a reader more or less reading this with fresh eyes, the narrative was overcome with insta-lust which turns quickly into insta-love. The male love interest is seemingly obsessed and lovelorn from the very first page, which sounds great in theory, but in execution this precedence became extremely repetitive and eye-roll-inducing. I was splendidly excited to read in the foreword that this was the author's spiciest book yet, but I tragically ended up not being a fan of how the spice was written and found myself cringing heavily at times.
I have followed this author's journey for quite some time and was surprised to learn that she recently was booted from Berkley and decided to pursue the self-published route. Although, like I said, some of her trad published books were hit or miss for me as well, I have to wonder if she lacked an editor to tighten up the plot and provide guidance on an appropriate romantic relationship progression.
I am admittedly not normally picky about this, but I found much of the narrative not historically accurate, which is saddening to me considering how much the author's previous books are inspired by real historical figures movements, and events. For example, the male love interest has a genital piercing (sounds sexy in theory. this critique will likely attract rather than repel readers, but I promise you the execution of this most certainly was not for me), which was a nonexistent phenomenon in the Victorian era in which this book is set, outside of, perhaps, indigenous communities.
In the absence of plot development, I expect a deep character study, yet there was little character development, especially on the female protagonist's part. We spend most of the story inside the male love interest's POV, which left me feeling disconnected from the female protagonist. There was so much potential there, as she is a career-driven woman with a talent for Opera singing who takes on a starring role in a Parisian Opera. This made it especially aggravating when the male love interest would be so open with communication, only for her to act dismissive towards his vulnerability.
୨ৎ DNF 65%
source: kindle ebook
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loved this third installment in the Doves of New York series, which finally brings the slow burn tension that has been building since the first book to its full and satisfying climax. David, eventual heir to a dukedom, has never made much of a secret of his desire for Jenny Dove. In an earlier book, he even broke his own rule by asking her to be his mistress. She refused, but his fascination never faded. So, when Jenny proposes a marriage of convenience that would benefit them both, he agrees, but only on the condition that he gets one night with her before she leaves London for Paris to debut as the lead in a new opera.
Watching these two try to protect their hearts from one another is such a ride. David falls first, and the shift in his pursuit after their wedding night becomes the emotional core of the story. It is no longer about desire alone. It is about wanting to be chosen for reasons that matter.
The character work is excellent. Harper St. George threads in so many refreshing details that make the world feel textured and alive. The role reversals are clever, the angst and yearning add emotional depth, the steam is plentiful, and the ending stays true to both the characters and the period (the author’s note is worth a read at the end). David’s colourful past, including the piercings, tattoos, and choices that shaped him, reveals the walls he has built to survive. Jenny’s history shapes her understanding of love in equally believable ways. Her reluctance becomes a real emotional barrier, not a plot device.
The side plots are wonderful. David’s brother Alfred, the Duke of Strathmore, and his openly queer life with his partner are portrayed with warmth and dignity. And Jenny’s mother, Fanny, is especially well handled. She often comes across as brash, but here we see more of what shaped her and the hard won wisdom she now offers her daughter. It adds depth to both women and strengthens the emotional throughline of the book. I also appreciated that the ton’s judgment stayed mostly in the background, so the focus remained on the work Jenny and David needed to do to build a marriage that felt real, sustainable, and emotionally reciprocal.
I tore through this book. It is propulsive, compelling, and beautifully set across London, the English countryside, and Paris. I'm so glad Harper St. George chose to self publish after Berkley stepped away from its historical romance authors (boo, Berkely!). Supporting her work feels like supporting the kind of historical romance we want more of.
While the reading experience is richer if you’ve read the first two books, this can be read as a standalone. I'm really hoping the next book will feature Fanny as the FMC!
Hope everyone gives it a try!
Watching these two try to protect their hearts from one another is such a ride. David falls first, and the shift in his pursuit after their wedding night becomes the emotional core of the story. It is no longer about desire alone. It is about wanting to be chosen for reasons that matter.
The character work is excellent. Harper St. George threads in so many refreshing details that make the world feel textured and alive. The role reversals are clever, the angst and yearning add emotional depth, the steam is plentiful, and the ending stays true to both the characters and the period (the author’s note is worth a read at the end). David’s colourful past, including the piercings, tattoos, and choices that shaped him, reveals the walls he has built to survive. Jenny’s history shapes her understanding of love in equally believable ways. Her reluctance becomes a real emotional barrier, not a plot device.
The side plots are wonderful. David’s brother Alfred, the Duke of Strathmore, and his openly queer life with his partner are portrayed with warmth and dignity. And Jenny’s mother, Fanny, is especially well handled. She often comes across as brash, but here we see more of what shaped her and the hard won wisdom she now offers her daughter. It adds depth to both women and strengthens the emotional throughline of the book. I also appreciated that the ton’s judgment stayed mostly in the background, so the focus remained on the work Jenny and David needed to do to build a marriage that felt real, sustainable, and emotionally reciprocal.
I tore through this book. It is propulsive, compelling, and beautifully set across London, the English countryside, and Paris. I'm so glad Harper St. George chose to self publish after Berkley stepped away from its historical romance authors (boo, Berkely!). Supporting her work feels like supporting the kind of historical romance we want more of.
While the reading experience is richer if you’ve read the first two books, this can be read as a standalone. I'm really hoping the next book will feature Fanny as the FMC!
Hope everyone gives it a try!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The moment I start reading a Harper St. George novel I get this feeling of ‘this is exactly what I needed’. There is something about the author’s writing that just calls to my heart.
I have been looking forward to Jenny and David’s novel since the moment they appeared in the series. The opening with them in the carriage and Jenny offering a marriage of convenience to allow for her sister to marry the man she loved, had my heart in a death grip. The charged chemistry between the two from the get go of the series culminating into this moment where Jenny offers one night with her in exchange for marriage and a future divorce and David wanting that intimacy with her so badly agrees. LADY!
From this inciting incident onwards, I was consumed with the way St. George was writing David’s POV. His interaction with his brother over the betrothal and the way his inner thoughts played out. The consuming need for Jenny which once he had the one night with her, he knew was never going to be enough. How he wished to support her career. Fictional man had flaws but I feel like when he realized that what he was feeling for Jenny was not just lust and true feelings, he moved into doing whatever he could to be in her life.
I loved Jenny’s strength of purpose. How she knew what she wanted in her singing career and how she was going to make it happen. Her constant determination and striving to get the things that she deemed what she wanted. I did get frustrated with her over her continually throwing David’s rakish ways as the only character trait he had. That he was nothing beyond the need for passion and indulgence. Especially when numerous times he was showing her that he was more than that. The times when he yearns for her to want him was clutching at my heart strings. But it felt like to the outside viewer Jenny was able to hide/ignore her feelings much better than David. It gave me more this sense of her filling the more predominantly “male” stereotypical role. Which was in ways refreshing. I also just wanted her to show that she wanted him. But that wouldn’t have made for such a compelling story.
The ending of a series always feels so bittersweet and I am grateful that St. George indie published the last novel in the Doves of New York series. I hope that there will be more historical romance from her as she is one of my favourite HR authors. I love her characters, the richness of her storylines and the plots which always keep me so drawn in. Thank you for a gifted eARC.
I have been looking forward to Jenny and David’s novel since the moment they appeared in the series. The opening with them in the carriage and Jenny offering a marriage of convenience to allow for her sister to marry the man she loved, had my heart in a death grip. The charged chemistry between the two from the get go of the series culminating into this moment where Jenny offers one night with her in exchange for marriage and a future divorce and David wanting that intimacy with her so badly agrees. LADY!
From this inciting incident onwards, I was consumed with the way St. George was writing David’s POV. His interaction with his brother over the betrothal and the way his inner thoughts played out. The consuming need for Jenny which once he had the one night with her, he knew was never going to be enough. How he wished to support her career. Fictional man had flaws but I feel like when he realized that what he was feeling for Jenny was not just lust and true feelings, he moved into doing whatever he could to be in her life.
I loved Jenny’s strength of purpose. How she knew what she wanted in her singing career and how she was going to make it happen. Her constant determination and striving to get the things that she deemed what she wanted. I did get frustrated with her over her continually throwing David’s rakish ways as the only character trait he had. That he was nothing beyond the need for passion and indulgence. Especially when numerous times he was showing her that he was more than that. The times when he yearns for her to want him was clutching at my heart strings. But it felt like to the outside viewer Jenny was able to hide/ignore her feelings much better than David. It gave me more this sense of her filling the more predominantly “male” stereotypical role. Which was in ways refreshing. I also just wanted her to show that she wanted him. But that wouldn’t have made for such a compelling story.
The ending of a series always feels so bittersweet and I am grateful that St. George indie published the last novel in the Doves of New York series. I hope that there will be more historical romance from her as she is one of my favourite HR authors. I love her characters, the richness of her storylines and the plots which always keep me so drawn in. Thank you for a gifted eARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A triumphant conclusion to a lovely series. The Dove and the Rogue started strong and didn’t relent until the very last page. It was perfectly paced and didn’t feature any filler, only a lovely, romantic, and truly steamy story of two people desperately horny for each other who refuse to acknowledge their inconvenient feelings. Both Jenny and David were extremely likeable and complex characters; I loved that Jenny was ambitious and determined to pursue her career as an opera singer, and I loved that David supported her wholeheartedly. I also loved how the erstwhile rake was completely smitten and devoted to winning over his bride of convenience, and most of all the parts when he adorably fumbled his efforts. The rogue was truly undone and it was wonderful to read.
I liked all three Dove sisters, but Jenny was definitely my favourite. She was complex, sometimes hard-headed, but also kind and tender. She was definitely no demure, simpering debutante, but she was also never an anachronistic character standing on the metaphorical soap box for the author to get her message across. Still, we never lost sight of how important her autonomy and her agency were to her; she was just a fantastic heroine.
As far as the steam goes, I have only one word: DAYUM. I’ve read a few of Harper St. George’s books, and while I always enjoyed her sensual sex scenes, I did not expect *this*. David and Jenny had a one-night-only pact and, dammit, they were determined to make the best out of that one night. Their chemistry crackled off the page from the prologue, and everything until their wedding was truly wonderful edging for everyone involved, but then the consummation scene came… Ms. St. George, I was not familiar with your game.
As much as I enjoyed reading this, I am a little wistful that we’re leaving the lovely Dove girls behind. The whole series, while not perfect, was romantic, sexy, and progressive, just what I want from my historicals. Also, all the books in the trilogy had stunning covers, and this one was simply gorgeous.
Huge thanks to Harper St. George for the ARC.
I liked all three Dove sisters, but Jenny was definitely my favourite. She was complex, sometimes hard-headed, but also kind and tender. She was definitely no demure, simpering debutante, but she was also never an anachronistic character standing on the metaphorical soap box for the author to get her message across. Still, we never lost sight of how important her autonomy and her agency were to her; she was just a fantastic heroine.
As far as the steam goes, I have only one word: DAYUM. I’ve read a few of Harper St. George’s books, and while I always enjoyed her sensual sex scenes, I did not expect *this*. David and Jenny had a one-night-only pact and, dammit, they were determined to make the best out of that one night. Their chemistry crackled off the page from the prologue, and everything until their wedding was truly wonderful edging for everyone involved, but then the consummation scene came… Ms. St. George, I was not familiar with your game.
As much as I enjoyed reading this, I am a little wistful that we’re leaving the lovely Dove girls behind. The whole series, while not perfect, was romantic, sexy, and progressive, just what I want from my historicals. Also, all the books in the trilogy had stunning covers, and this one was simply gorgeous.
Huge thanks to Harper St. George for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Dove and the Rogue was honestly everything I wanted from Jenny and David’s story and maybe even more. This was sweet, emotional, spicy, ridiculously bingeable, and gave me that exact warm fuzzy historical romance feeling I’m always chasing.
Jenny has zero interest in marriage, but in order to help secure her sister’s inheritance, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Lord David Felding, a notorious rake and heir to a dukedom who is… very willing to agree to her terms.
The arrangement is simple: marry, spend one night together, and then separate to pursue their own lives and interests. Jenny gets her independence and freedom. David gets… well, David thinks he’s perfectly happy continuing his extremely hedonistic lifestyle afterward.
Except then he completely ruins his own life by accidentally falling obsessively in love with his wife almost immediately. And listen… reformed rakes who become absolutely DOWN BAD for their wives will work on me every single time. Every. Single. Time.
The chemistry between David and Jenny was genuinely fantastic. Their scenes together had the perfect balance of tension, emotional intimacy, humor, and spice, and I loved that, despite the unconventional setup of their marriage, David never tries to diminish Jenny’s dreams or independence. He genuinely supports her passions and ambitions in a way that makes their relationship feel incredibly balanced and satisfying.
I also just flew through this book. Harper St. George writes historical romance in such an addictive, effortless way that the emotional beats and romantic tension pull you through so quickly. And revisiting previous couples from the series made the finale feel even more emotionally rewarding.
Do they fall in love quickly? Absolutely. Did I care even a little? Not remotely. Because the emotional compatibility between them completely sold it for me. They’re both stubborn, emotionally guarded, commitment-averse disasters in their own ways, but together they just WORK.
Honestly, this may have ended up being my favorite book in the entire series. If you love marriage of convenience, reformed rakes, emotionally obsessed husbands, fiery chemistry, and historical romances that leave you grinning like an idiot by the end, you absolutely need to pick this one up.
Jenny has zero interest in marriage, but in order to help secure her sister’s inheritance, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Lord David Felding, a notorious rake and heir to a dukedom who is… very willing to agree to her terms.
The arrangement is simple: marry, spend one night together, and then separate to pursue their own lives and interests. Jenny gets her independence and freedom. David gets… well, David thinks he’s perfectly happy continuing his extremely hedonistic lifestyle afterward.
Except then he completely ruins his own life by accidentally falling obsessively in love with his wife almost immediately. And listen… reformed rakes who become absolutely DOWN BAD for their wives will work on me every single time. Every. Single. Time.
The chemistry between David and Jenny was genuinely fantastic. Their scenes together had the perfect balance of tension, emotional intimacy, humor, and spice, and I loved that, despite the unconventional setup of their marriage, David never tries to diminish Jenny’s dreams or independence. He genuinely supports her passions and ambitions in a way that makes their relationship feel incredibly balanced and satisfying.
I also just flew through this book. Harper St. George writes historical romance in such an addictive, effortless way that the emotional beats and romantic tension pull you through so quickly. And revisiting previous couples from the series made the finale feel even more emotionally rewarding.
Do they fall in love quickly? Absolutely. Did I care even a little? Not remotely. Because the emotional compatibility between them completely sold it for me. They’re both stubborn, emotionally guarded, commitment-averse disasters in their own ways, but together they just WORK.
Honestly, this may have ended up being my favorite book in the entire series. If you love marriage of convenience, reformed rakes, emotionally obsessed husbands, fiery chemistry, and historical romances that leave you grinning like an idiot by the end, you absolutely need to pick this one up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
5🔥
Jenny and David’s love story truly starts in book 1 The Stranger I Wed of the series and Ms. St.George gives us delicious hints of what Jenny and David will be like together. For 2 books David has been flirting and propositioning Jenny whenever they meet at a gathering. But Jenny has a plan and a hopeful career as an opera singer in Paris and she is not going to let some rake deter her from her goals. She knows first hand about how a charming man can be a distraction. But through a series of events in book 2 Eliza and the Duke she finds herself making a deal with David at the end of that book and now their story truly picks up at the beginning of book 3 in this delightful series. By now you have figured out that to really enjoy this book you need to start with book one. But don’t let that be a deterrent because I find that this has been my favorite series of Ms. St. George and Jenny and David’s romance is the icing on the cake. These 2 are destined to be together and their chemistry has been smoldering beneath the surface long enough. A “marriage of convenience” is just the excuse David needs for finally get Jenny into his bed, and he will agree to almost anything conditions she sets just to finally taste her.
There wedding night is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 But Jenny has goals and a huge leading roll of a new opera waiting for her in Paris. And no man, not even her unbelievable sexy husband will keep her from that.
What I really loved about this book is how tender and sweet David is in his feelings for Jenny. It may have been lust during the chase, but it took him only one night to realize then Jenny is the woman he has been waiting for. Now he just needs to convince her.
Thank you to NetGallery and Harper St. George for the ARC and my unbiased review
Jenny and David’s love story truly starts in book 1 The Stranger I Wed of the series and Ms. St.George gives us delicious hints of what Jenny and David will be like together. For 2 books David has been flirting and propositioning Jenny whenever they meet at a gathering. But Jenny has a plan and a hopeful career as an opera singer in Paris and she is not going to let some rake deter her from her goals. She knows first hand about how a charming man can be a distraction. But through a series of events in book 2 Eliza and the Duke she finds herself making a deal with David at the end of that book and now their story truly picks up at the beginning of book 3 in this delightful series. By now you have figured out that to really enjoy this book you need to start with book one. But don’t let that be a deterrent because I find that this has been my favorite series of Ms. St. George and Jenny and David’s romance is the icing on the cake. These 2 are destined to be together and their chemistry has been smoldering beneath the surface long enough. A “marriage of convenience” is just the excuse David needs for finally get Jenny into his bed, and he will agree to almost anything conditions she sets just to finally taste her.
There wedding night is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 But Jenny has goals and a huge leading roll of a new opera waiting for her in Paris. And no man, not even her unbelievable sexy husband will keep her from that.
What I really loved about this book is how tender and sweet David is in his feelings for Jenny. It may have been lust during the chase, but it took him only one night to realize then Jenny is the woman he has been waiting for. Now he just needs to convince her.
Thank you to NetGallery and Harper St. George for the ARC and my unbiased review
May 26, 2026
I loved this book so much that I had preordered a signed copy before I'd even finished my ARC (thanks Harper St. George and NetGalley!!)
It starts with Jenny proposing to David in the back of a carriage, which if I recall correctly we hear about in the previous book but don't actually see. You don't have to read the previous two books (but they're incredible, so you should), just know that these two have had sexual tension as side characters and their marriage will allow Jenny's sister Eliza to marry the prizefighter she's in love with. Jenny knows David wants her baaaad, so she offers him ONE NIGHT (the wedding night) before she goes to Paris for her latest role. To quote a text I sent my best friend, "he's like OHMYGODANYTHINGYOUWANT and she says 'we can live apart and you can sleep around bc you're reputedly very slutty and then we can get a divorce' and makes him promise NO KISSING and he's so upset about it."
Anyway, it's great. Truly fantastic. Very sexy, but not even until about 40%, and even then, St. George uses sex scenes brilliantly as a source of conflict and character evolution. Perfectly paced with brilliant characterization. David and Jenny are so realistically frustrating, and they dance around their emotions in ways that make sense. Both are stubbornly independent, with concrete visions of their futures that are blown to bits by their feelings for each other. Even the side characters are compelling--I loved David's brother and his partner, and Jenny's mom really shines towards the end.
Steer clear if you're super sensitive about "cheating":
It starts with Jenny proposing to David in the back of a carriage, which if I recall correctly we hear about in the previous book but don't actually see. You don't have to read the previous two books (but they're incredible, so you should), just know that these two have had sexual tension as side characters and their marriage will allow Jenny's sister Eliza to marry the prizefighter she's in love with. Jenny knows David wants her baaaad, so she offers him ONE NIGHT (the wedding night) before she goes to Paris for her latest role. To quote a text I sent my best friend, "he's like OHMYGODANYTHINGYOUWANT and she says 'we can live apart and you can sleep around bc you're reputedly very slutty and then we can get a divorce' and makes him promise NO KISSING and he's so upset about it."
Anyway, it's great. Truly fantastic. Very sexy, but not even until about 40%, and even then, St. George uses sex scenes brilliantly as a source of conflict and character evolution. Perfectly paced with brilliant characterization. David and Jenny are so realistically frustrating, and they dance around their emotions in ways that make sense. Both are stubbornly independent, with concrete visions of their futures that are blown to bits by their feelings for each other. Even the side characters are compelling--I loved David's brother and his partner, and Jenny's mom really shines towards the end.
Steer clear if you're super sensitive about "cheating":
May 27, 2026
Title: The Dove and the Rogue-The Doves of New York #3
✍🏾 Author: Harper St. George- I read Eliza and the Duke and gave it 4*
📅Publication date: 5/26/26 | Read: 5/26/26
eBook: 309 pgs.
Genre:
*Historical Romance
Tropes:
*marriage of convenience
*sisterhood
*family drama
👆🏾POV: 3rd person dual
⚠️TW: murder, horse riding accident-not H/h
🌎 Setting: London and Paris 1878
Summary: Hoping to save her sister's life and happiness, Jenny bargains with David to marry her so Eliza can get her inheritance. They have flirted back and forth for years, and he agrees to a marriage of convenience. His only condition is to spend one night with her. Jenny is an opera singer and has aspirations in Paris, so once everything is done they both can go their separate ways. Even with a past heartbreak and a rake of a husband, neither Jenny nor David can deny their need to be together.
👩🏾 Heroine: Jenny Dove-an American heiress and opera singer
👨🏾 Hero: Lord David Fielding-heir to a dukedom
🎭 Other Characters:
*Eliza/Simon Cavell-Jenny's sister and her brawler lover need Jenny's help because of debts and plan to run away to San Francisco
*Cora-Jenny's sister married to Lord Devonworth
*Mr. Charles Hathaway-the sisters' biological father whose mother left them each an inheritance they will receive if they marry wealthy gentlemen that he approves of.
*Fanny Dove-Jenny's mother
*Alfred-David's brother Duke of Strathmore, has a male companion Kit
🤔 My Thoughts: I have been waiting for Jenny and David's story that's been simmering since the other books, and it didn't disappoint. Their story took off from Eliza and Simon's debts and getting rid of James Brody who Simon owed. Jenny and David's sexual chemistry could not be denied, and I didn't mind their back and forth of wanting each other and escaping each other. It was a fitting HEA for all the sisters, now I want Fanny's!
Rating: 4/5 ✨
Spice level: 4/5 🌶️
Thanks to NetGalley, Harper St. George, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.
✍🏾 Author: Harper St. George- I read Eliza and the Duke and gave it 4*
📅Publication date: 5/26/26 | Read: 5/26/26
eBook: 309 pgs.
Genre:
*Historical Romance
Tropes:
*marriage of convenience
*sisterhood
*family drama
👆🏾POV: 3rd person dual
⚠️TW: murder, horse riding accident-not H/h
🌎 Setting: London and Paris 1878
Summary: Hoping to save her sister's life and happiness, Jenny bargains with David to marry her so Eliza can get her inheritance. They have flirted back and forth for years, and he agrees to a marriage of convenience. His only condition is to spend one night with her. Jenny is an opera singer and has aspirations in Paris, so once everything is done they both can go their separate ways. Even with a past heartbreak and a rake of a husband, neither Jenny nor David can deny their need to be together.
👩🏾 Heroine: Jenny Dove-an American heiress and opera singer
👨🏾 Hero: Lord David Fielding-heir to a dukedom
🎭 Other Characters:
*Eliza/Simon Cavell-Jenny's sister and her brawler lover need Jenny's help because of debts and plan to run away to San Francisco
*Cora-Jenny's sister married to Lord Devonworth
*Mr. Charles Hathaway-the sisters' biological father whose mother left them each an inheritance they will receive if they marry wealthy gentlemen that he approves of.
*Fanny Dove-Jenny's mother
*Alfred-David's brother Duke of Strathmore, has a male companion Kit
🤔 My Thoughts: I have been waiting for Jenny and David's story that's been simmering since the other books, and it didn't disappoint. Their story took off from Eliza and Simon's debts and getting rid of James Brody who Simon owed. Jenny and David's sexual chemistry could not be denied, and I didn't mind their back and forth of wanting each other and escaping each other. It was a fitting HEA for all the sisters, now I want Fanny's!
Rating: 4/5 ✨
Spice level: 4/5 🌶️
Thanks to NetGalley, Harper St. George, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
All the best histroms start with meeting a rake at midnight (fact). I think this book has helped me fall in love with the "reformed rake" all over again, taking me the full journey from disbelief (that he could reform) to unwavering faith that Jenny and David will NEVER BE TORN APART.
Jenny and David have made a mutually beneficial agreement: he will marry and subsequently divorce her, in exchange for a night in her bed. To begin with, this bargain was such a great set up for the inevitable glory of it falling to pieces like an overly enthusiastically loaded taco. The premise we've seen before: he's a rake who has to convince the woman he's fallen in love with that he's capable of long lasting ~emotions~ and ~commitment~. She's been hurt in the past and needs to work through her trust issues with a historically commitment-phobic, but very sexy, husband-of-convenience.
May I just say, Harper St. George did an excellent job with her character building in Jenny and David. Especially David. This is the type of man who starts off panicked at the idea of 2 weeks of celibacy. Sir. Reformed rakes make me all twisted up inside because I have a jealous soul and struggle with their history/personas, but the reverence with which David treats Jenny is unmatched. This rake is flawlessly paired with a journey of healing and self-discovery. I loved that Jenny had such strong character growth, whilst staying true to her original passions and sense of self. The intimacy between Jenny and David is also simply outstanding 👏 Some of the best intimate scenes I've ever read, and their chemistry simmers throughout the entire read.
I loved this romance so much. It was the type of read that if I was reading a physical book, would have me hugging it to my chest while moaning yeesss. I'm going to go ahead and read all the other Harper St. George books I haven't read, because based on this one, I'm clearly missing out.
Jenny and David have made a mutually beneficial agreement: he will marry and subsequently divorce her, in exchange for a night in her bed. To begin with, this bargain was such a great set up for the inevitable glory of it falling to pieces like an overly enthusiastically loaded taco. The premise we've seen before: he's a rake who has to convince the woman he's fallen in love with that he's capable of long lasting ~emotions~ and ~commitment~. She's been hurt in the past and needs to work through her trust issues with a historically commitment-phobic, but very sexy, husband-of-convenience.
May I just say, Harper St. George did an excellent job with her character building in Jenny and David. Especially David. This is the type of man who starts off panicked at the idea of 2 weeks of celibacy. Sir. Reformed rakes make me all twisted up inside because I have a jealous soul and struggle with their history/personas, but the reverence with which David treats Jenny is unmatched. This rake is flawlessly paired with a journey of healing and self-discovery. I loved that Jenny had such strong character growth, whilst staying true to her original passions and sense of self. The intimacy between Jenny and David is also simply outstanding 👏 Some of the best intimate scenes I've ever read, and their chemistry simmers throughout the entire read.
I loved this romance so much. It was the type of read that if I was reading a physical book, would have me hugging it to my chest while moaning yeesss. I'm going to go ahead and read all the other Harper St. George books I haven't read, because based on this one, I'm clearly missing out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Dove and the Rogue is book 3 in the Doves of New York series, and the first one being self published (after the first 2 were with Berkley). This is a marriage of convenience historical romance following characters we’ve seen in the series!
Jenny Dove is an American heiress who has wanted to become an opera singer her entire life and already has a role lined up in a Paris show. But when her younger sister desperately needs her help, Jenny ends up in a marriage of convenience to unlock both of their inheritances! David is the heir to a Dukedom and he’s been showing his interest in Jenny for a while, so when she offers up a marriage of convenience and a wedding night with her…he jumps in. What begins as something physical quickly turns into more with him falling quickly and wanting everything with her. But things get complicated when she not only is determined to stick to their plan of being married for only a year before divorcing, but she also takes off to Paris for her opera and puts distance between them.
This was a very quick one, I flew through it and really enjoyed getting Jenny and David’s story. They’re characters we’ve seen since book 1 in the series and we see a lot of familiar characters make appearances in this one. It was also fun seeing David’s brother Alfred & Kit. David was for sure a rake before Jenny but you see him fall over himself wanting to make their marriage real. While Jenny is the one to push David away more and tries to not give into her feelings. He’s also pierced and it was fun that he’s the one ready to dive all-in. I’m so glad the author is continuing to self-pub her historical romances!
I received an ARC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
Jenny Dove is an American heiress who has wanted to become an opera singer her entire life and already has a role lined up in a Paris show. But when her younger sister desperately needs her help, Jenny ends up in a marriage of convenience to unlock both of their inheritances! David is the heir to a Dukedom and he’s been showing his interest in Jenny for a while, so when she offers up a marriage of convenience and a wedding night with her…he jumps in. What begins as something physical quickly turns into more with him falling quickly and wanting everything with her. But things get complicated when she not only is determined to stick to their plan of being married for only a year before divorcing, but she also takes off to Paris for her opera and puts distance between them.
This was a very quick one, I flew through it and really enjoyed getting Jenny and David’s story. They’re characters we’ve seen since book 1 in the series and we see a lot of familiar characters make appearances in this one. It was also fun seeing David’s brother Alfred & Kit. David was for sure a rake before Jenny but you see him fall over himself wanting to make their marriage real. While Jenny is the one to push David away more and tries to not give into her feelings. He’s also pierced and it was fun that he’s the one ready to dive all-in. I’m so glad the author is continuing to self-pub her historical romances!
I received an ARC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The third book in The Doves of New York series is the much-anticipated story of Jenny Dove and Lord David Felding. It can be read alone, but having the context from the first two books definitely makes for a richer story.
Jenny and David enter into a marriage bargain. On Jenny's part, the bargain is intended to help her sister get out of a sticky situation (see? read the first two books!). On David's part, it's an opportunity to finally get a night with Jenny, and to ward off matchmakers and would-be brides (David is heir to his brother, a duke). On both their parts, the promise of one night together is MUCH more a key consideration than either will admit.
Once they've had their night, Jenny departs London for Paris, where she is set to star in an opera. David tries to go back to his rakish ways, but fails spectacularly, because it turns out that he's (gasp!) in love with his wife. So all he has to do is find a reason to follow her to Paris, woo her, win her love, and live happily ever after. Surely that will be easy for a duke in waiting ... except that it's not, because Jenny is carrying some baggage of her own in the form of a prior failed relationship, plus lingering trauma from her relationship with her father.
It was a real joy to watch these two get together and figure their relationship out. Appearances from the characters in the previous books were perfectly done -- enough to feel like a catch-up with friends, but not so much as to take the focus away from Jenny and David. And David's brother and his partner were great additions to the cast of characters.
All that, plus some fascinating history on tattoos and piercings? You can't go wrong with this one!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
Jenny and David enter into a marriage bargain. On Jenny's part, the bargain is intended to help her sister get out of a sticky situation (see? read the first two books!). On David's part, it's an opportunity to finally get a night with Jenny, and to ward off matchmakers and would-be brides (David is heir to his brother, a duke). On both their parts, the promise of one night together is MUCH more a key consideration than either will admit.
Once they've had their night, Jenny departs London for Paris, where she is set to star in an opera. David tries to go back to his rakish ways, but fails spectacularly, because it turns out that he's (gasp!) in love with his wife. So all he has to do is find a reason to follow her to Paris, woo her, win her love, and live happily ever after. Surely that will be easy for a duke in waiting ... except that it's not, because Jenny is carrying some baggage of her own in the form of a prior failed relationship, plus lingering trauma from her relationship with her father.
It was a real joy to watch these two get together and figure their relationship out. Appearances from the characters in the previous books were perfectly done -- enough to feel like a catch-up with friends, but not so much as to take the focus away from Jenny and David. And David's brother and his partner were great additions to the cast of characters.
All that, plus some fascinating history on tattoos and piercings? You can't go wrong with this one!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really enjoyed this installment of The Doves of New York series so much. I was so glad that Harper St. George wrote this book for us despite Berkley not renewing her contract. So please be sure to pre-order this book or request it for your library. Historical romance is such an important genre.
Of course I absolutely adore a marriage of convenience plot, and Harper St. George does them so well. Even though the readers know that both David and Jenny are basically smitten with each other, they are in complete denial, chalking it all up to lust. Their one night only bargain definitely comes back to bite them where it hurts.
I loved how David and his family accepted and embraced Jenny. There weren't familial challenges and snooty society judgements from the family, so it kept the angst to the inner emotional turmoil and conflict, which is so satisfying. I also loved how everyone around David knew that he was in over his head, and falling for his wife.
I also really appreciated how Jenny and David slowly opened up to each other, revealing their vulnerability and how they each needed love to be expressed. The story of hurt people finding a space to be themselves and find healing is definitely a storyline I enjoy reading. I also think that this might be my favourite of the whole series, and I also loved all the others. I'm so glad we were able to have this book.
Thank you Harper St. George, Victory Editing via NetGalley for providing this eARC. All opinions are my own.
Of course I absolutely adore a marriage of convenience plot, and Harper St. George does them so well. Even though the readers know that both David and Jenny are basically smitten with each other, they are in complete denial, chalking it all up to lust. Their one night only bargain definitely comes back to bite them where it hurts.
I loved how David and his family accepted and embraced Jenny. There weren't familial challenges and snooty society judgements from the family, so it kept the angst to the inner emotional turmoil and conflict, which is so satisfying. I also loved how everyone around David knew that he was in over his head, and falling for his wife.
I also really appreciated how Jenny and David slowly opened up to each other, revealing their vulnerability and how they each needed love to be expressed. The story of hurt people finding a space to be themselves and find healing is definitely a storyline I enjoy reading. I also think that this might be my favourite of the whole series, and I also loved all the others. I'm so glad we were able to have this book.
Thank you Harper St. George, Victory Editing via NetGalley for providing this eARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Jenny Dove, an American bastard from modest origins but heiress to a fortune if she marries well, has two dreams: become an opera singer and see her sisters happily wed. She has a role in an opera house in Paris already, and for her other dream, she strikes a bargain with Lord David Fielding, a notorious rake and heir to a dukedom. In exchange for a sham wedding and one night in his bed, Lord David will lend respectability to her younger sister's marriage. Jenny is certain he'll do it, alongside the promise o a future divorce, because he's been pursuing her since the Dove sisters arrived in England. Will one night be enough? For either of them?
You know exactly what you are getting when you open this book: a marriage of convenience, the promise of one night, and a couple head over heels for one another but too vulnerable to admit it. Harper St George nailed the assignment. Entering this book, we get enough of a sense of their past (even if you haven't read the other books in the series yet), that the proposition of marriage and tension between David and Jenny doesn't feel contrived because of their history.
Most importantly, the biggest plot point is that Jenny promises David one night, and in doing so, Harper St George promises us that night as well, in exquisite detail. When a large portion of a book is spent with the characters in bed, the author has her work cut out for her to progress the characters and the plot in those same scenes. St George has the talent to do it, and the experience and the restraint to make it elegant. The Dove and the Rogue is a real treat for historical romance readers.
Thank you to Harper St George for an eARC. The Dove and the Rogue is out 5/26/2026.
You know exactly what you are getting when you open this book: a marriage of convenience, the promise of one night, and a couple head over heels for one another but too vulnerable to admit it. Harper St George nailed the assignment. Entering this book, we get enough of a sense of their past (even if you haven't read the other books in the series yet), that the proposition of marriage and tension between David and Jenny doesn't feel contrived because of their history.
Most importantly, the biggest plot point is that Jenny promises David one night, and in doing so, Harper St George promises us that night as well, in exquisite detail. When a large portion of a book is spent with the characters in bed, the author has her work cut out for her to progress the characters and the plot in those same scenes. St George has the talent to do it, and the experience and the restraint to make it elegant. The Dove and the Rogue is a real treat for historical romance readers.
Thank you to Harper St George for an eARC. The Dove and the Rogue is out 5/26/2026.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A tattooed hero. An American opera singer. A marriage of convenience caught up in the glamour and gossip of London society? Who wouldn’t be intrigued?
I was a little confused by the first few chapters since I hadn’t read the prior books in the series. However I was completely intrigued when Jenny proposed a marriage to David, the rakish next-in-line duke, to save her sister. I was ridiculously waiting for their agreement to proceed since David was unwittingly smitten with Jenny.
Although I wasn’t able to compare Jenny’s character with those of the other Dove sisters, I could tell that she is headstrong and fiercely independent. She is determined not to fall for her husband, thus, going to Paris to pursue her career seems to be a reasonable choice. Meanwhile, I loved how David falls hopelessly in love with Jenny from the outset. I loved how smitten he is and how determined he is to court and woo her.
Not only is this the first book by Harper St. George I have read, but also the first book set in the Gilded Age romance. Her exceptional writing was delightfully compelling, immersing me in the setting while also showing me that piercing and tattoos were common during that period. The sexual tension between the characters is palpable throughout the story. Although the book felt like it ended too soon, Harper wrapped it up with a carefully crafted conclusion and heart-warming family ties.
If you enjoy marriage-of-convenience romances, smitten heroes, and dazzling Gilded Age settings, this book is worth picking up.
I was a little confused by the first few chapters since I hadn’t read the prior books in the series. However I was completely intrigued when Jenny proposed a marriage to David, the rakish next-in-line duke, to save her sister. I was ridiculously waiting for their agreement to proceed since David was unwittingly smitten with Jenny.
Although I wasn’t able to compare Jenny’s character with those of the other Dove sisters, I could tell that she is headstrong and fiercely independent. She is determined not to fall for her husband, thus, going to Paris to pursue her career seems to be a reasonable choice. Meanwhile, I loved how David falls hopelessly in love with Jenny from the outset. I loved how smitten he is and how determined he is to court and woo her.
Not only is this the first book by Harper St. George I have read, but also the first book set in the Gilded Age romance. Her exceptional writing was delightfully compelling, immersing me in the setting while also showing me that piercing and tattoos were common during that period. The sexual tension between the characters is palpable throughout the story. Although the book felt like it ended too soon, Harper wrapped it up with a carefully crafted conclusion and heart-warming family ties.
If you enjoy marriage-of-convenience romances, smitten heroes, and dazzling Gilded Age settings, this book is worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Net Galley for this ARC. I love Harper St. George's historical romances and was excited to get this ARC. Jenny is an opera singer who needs to marry someone of society that her godfather/father sees as a suitable match to secure the funds he promised. Jenny makes a deal with David. They will get married so that she can have a suitable husband and secure the funds. David agrees on the condition that he can have one night of passion with her. Even though David talks the talk of a rake, we see from the get go the yearning and feelings he has for Jenny. Per their deal, after this happens Jenny heads to Paris to perform in the opera. Unbeknownst to Jenny, the contract she signed now needs her husband's signature showing that he approves of her working. She sends this to David, who heads to Paris immediately with the hopes of getting more time with Jenny. The more time they spend together, we see Jenny and David falling hard for each other. I loved seeing both Jenny and David get to know each other, enjoy sweet and tender moments, work through their past trauma/hurt, and finally give their love and marriage a true shot. Additionally, I loved Jenny and David's families. I enjoyed seeing both of them with their siblings and seeing how the families supported/accepted their sibling's new spouse making them feel loved and part of the family. This was a great historical romance that was heartwarming and fast paced.
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