Andrea Romance
Betsy's noble mother married a commoner and has lived to regret it. She's pushing Betsy to marry a man with a title—one wealthy enough to replenish the family coffers depleted by gambling debts. Betsy's attempt to compromise a man into marrying her failed spectacularly, and she's utterly ashamed of having gone along with her mother's plan. When earl's heir James meets her, she's sobbing over her plight. Despite her prickly nature, his heart goes out to her. When she mistakes him for a steward, he doesn't correct her. What will happen when she learns the truth? I love the banter between these two characters. Betsy is kindhearted but constantly on edge due to her parents' toxic marriage. James is sweet, but he lets the masquerade go on far too long. It's no wonder she's angry. These two really have to earn their HEA. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.