by A.E. Bennett
Release date: December 21st, 2021
Genres: Adult, Historical,
She told a lie. He confirmed it. Now they’re secretly betrothed against their families’ wishes…
Lady Octavia Dorchester is the most desired young lady in the Realm. Now that she has twenty years behind her, society has deemed her ready to marry. Although she’s not enthusiastic, she promises to act like a proper lady and look for a good husband—just like her powerful father Lord Roman Dorchester wants.
Lord Gerald Verte has been painfully shy his entire life. He’s never been comfortable in society and lives in the shadow of his older brother, the imposing Lord Tristian Verte. Despite his desires to remain indoors and away from people, he promises his older brother that he won’t shame the family name, no matter how much his anxiety threatens to overwhelm him.
After sharing a dance at a ball held in Octavia’s honor, both she and Gerald know what no one else believes—it’s love at first sight.
When their respective family members object to the match, Octavia lies about their betrothal and Gerald corroborates her story. Raising the ire of both Lords Dorchester and Verte, Octavia and Gerald are torn apart and kept from one another until tragedy strikes.
This high-heat romance with a guaranteed HEA is a prequel to Gathering of the Four: Book One of the Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.
- The Serrulata Saga bundle!
- One paperback copy of each of the books in the series - Gathering of the Four, Yours and Mine, and Test of the Four
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My Review - 4 of 5 stars -
This was not my usual genre, though I did enjoy it. I loved how Octavia and Gerald instantly felt the attraction despite the so-called social standards. Octavia was so sweet and yet quite willing to push her family for her choice. Gerald had his charm, and together, I thought they made a wonderful couple. There were a few moments that were overly descriptive, but the story was still worth the read.
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