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emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
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This was a fun historical regency-era romance, which I didn't know was going to span into a series! I think the rest of the books will *not* be stand-alones, because this book ended with a bit of a mysterious cliffhanger and an exciting reveal! We follow a trio of Black sisters in English society in this series, but this first novel focuses on Georgina and Mark!
Georgina is upset when her older sister refuses the financial help of the Duke of Torres, so she decides to go and kiss the first man (consentually) that she can find, since their family is in dire need to financial support. Their coal business has run into financial trouble due to her late brother-in-law's poor business decisions. So, Georgina find Lord Mark Sebastian to kiss, but they are seen, and this gossip explodes within the ton! With their new fake courtship, Georgina and Lord Mark Sebastian spend more time together, and obviously, fall in love <3
I thought their romance was so sweet to follow, and especially appreciated how they connected over music! I also really appreciated the ending author notes on historical context, and love seeing more and more Black and brown folks represented so beautifully in historical romance.
This is a closed-door romance.
This was a fun historical regency-era romance, which I didn't know was going to span into a series! I think the rest of the books will *not* be stand-alones, because this book ended with a bit of a mysterious cliffhanger and an exciting reveal! We follow a trio of Black sisters in English society in this series, but this first novel focuses on Georgina and Mark!
Georgina is upset when her older sister refuses the financial help of the Duke of Torres, so she decides to go and kiss the first man (consentually) that she can find, since their family is in dire need to financial support. Their coal business has run into financial trouble due to her late brother-in-law's poor business decisions. So, Georgina find Lord Mark Sebastian to kiss, but they are seen, and this gossip explodes within the ton! With their new fake courtship, Georgina and Lord Mark Sebastian spend more time together, and obviously, fall in love <3
I thought their romance was so sweet to follow, and especially appreciated how they connected over music! I also really appreciated the ending author notes on historical context, and love seeing more and more Black and brown folks represented so beautifully in historical romance.
This is a closed-door romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Sexism
Minor: Racism
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