She’s a straitlaced silk-stocking and he’s a scandalous fox!
Known as the “proper Diamond sister,” Lady Purity thoroughly enjoys adhering to the rules of society. Everything is right in her world when manners are minded and civility reigns. Clean gloves, no vulgarities, not a hair out of place!
Renowned for his past indiscretions, Lord Matthew Foxford doesn’t let propriety or tedious rules get in his way. Asking the prim earl’s daughter to teach him etiquette, he hopes to win her heart while loosening her corset.
Unaware of his intent, Purity agrees to turn this thundering buck into a reputable nobleman. Can she do so without falling for his seductive charm? Or will the Fox tempt her from the straight and narrow path into the garden of irreparable ruin?
Lady Purity Diamond is a Diamond of the First Water. She is a proper, rule following young woman, who does not allow any improprieties occur in her world. She is determined to find a proper, decent man to be her husband.
Lord Matthew Foxford is a rake and a libertine. But he is determined this season to find a wife and a mother for his daughter.
When Foxford stumbled upon Purity alone at a ball, he mistakes her for his liaison and the passionate kiss they share sparks something neither expected! Purity is mortified, whereas Foxford is determined to have her. In order to spend more time with her and attempt to win her over, he decides to ask her to teach him how to behave properly so he can attract a wife. But, of course, the time spent together softens Purity towards him and his past and Foxford finds himself no longer simply lusting after her, but wanting her for his Baroness!
When they are caught in a compromising position, Fox offers for her and they become engaged. But, even now that he has won her hand, the real trouble begins.
The beginning of the story was interesting bit a little slow to get going. And just when it started to pick up and get interesting when they got engaged, Purity’s jealousy and doubts about Fox dampened the romance for me. It was like a douse of cold water on any heat that was starting to stir. Overall, it was an enjoyable ready, but I was ready to be done and move on to a more attention-grabbing read!
TROPES
Historical Romance, Victorian Era, Ton Society, Gamma Hero, Rake Hero, Single Dad Hero, Titled Hero, Musician Heroine, Proper Heroine, Virgin Heroine, Outdoor Steam, Married in Scandal, Hero Falls Hard, Opposites Attract, Three Star, Two Flame
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