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Rebel by Beverly Jenkins
4.75

This was so great! 

Just the right formula of romance to historical plotlines. A lot of historical romances shy away fromthe historical context surrounding their romances and just focus on the propriety based society without uncovering any of the flaws. (Aside from the rather surface level feminist take). This book does not follow that trend, the plot is full of historical nuance about race, gender, sexuality and class. And marries both qualities without losing any of the kicking my feet and giggling over the romance. 

They're smitten from the start but obligations get in their way, they have a small miscommunication trope, marraige of convenience trope, and then finally a love match. So fun and engaging. Love love love it.