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A review by yazthebookish
Somewhere I'll Find You by Lisa Kleypas
4.0
4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"How strange that we both wanted to be free of each other for so long...and just when we are, all we want is to be together again."
Somewhere I'll Find You is a heart-fluttering love story between Julia Hargate, a daughter of a wealthy man whom fled the confines of her family and society to follow her dreams of becoming an actress, And Damon, Lord Savage and the future Duke of Leeds, a man weighed down by his responsibilities towards his family and their fortune.
Julia and Damon's fathers arranged a marriage agreement involving them when they were only children; Julia being 4 and Damon being 7.
"I was sold for the price of a name, and Lord Savage for a fortune. Father secured a title for his daughter, and the Savages were saved from financial ruin. And all they had to do was sacrifice their firstborn children."
Both grew up dreading the matrimonial chains wrapped around them and the inevitable future in which a day will come when Damon must claim his wife. The free-spirited Julia decides to break those cruel chains and flee to the dazzling world of theatre despite the shadows of shame following her for choosing an unfitting profession for a well-bred lady and thus the reputable and glamorous actress known as Mrs. Jessica Wentworth came into existence.
In a twist of fate, May Day celebrations lured Damon out of the confines of his family's honey-colored castle towards the village bursting with laughter and the sound of music. A particularly radiant girl caught his eye and for a moment believed her to be a sprite that appeared from the Forest and would fade at any moment.
Comically, the garland of flowers flew from her head and landed at the feet of Damon... Julia and Damon meet for the first time as strangers and the the sparks of attraction encompasses them both.
"Why did you come outside, sir? Was it to take the air or watch the dancing?"
"To find you."
Little did they know that both of them are Husband and Wife.
To Damon, he is intrigued by this forest sprite and wishes to rid of the burden of Julia Hargate not only for the sake of his future and his desire to marry for love, but the fact that both of them were victims that were robbed of their choice to choose whom they want.
"She would live as Jessica Wentworth, and bury all traces of Julia Hargate—and the secret that had haunted her all her life."
I absolutely enjoyed this book and the fact that I've read Because You're Mine, the second book in the Capitol Theatre duology, I've already met Julia and Damon before and I liked them a lot so I knew I would adore them and enjoy their love story in this book.
I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed, not at all.
The Goodreads rating might've lowered my expectations, but I was captivated from the very first page until the last page.
Lisa Kleypas never disappoints when it comes to the characterizations of both her heroines and heroes. Julia was an amazing heroine, the epitome of empowerment and independence. She was a woman who knew what she wanted, that is until Damon comes into the picture. Damon was a dreamy man with a passionate heart despite his stoic and cool exterior.
Their chemistry made my heart flutter and I'm constantly rooting for them to take a step towards one another. Both torn by not only a future not of their choosing but also the fact that they are polar opposites in their interests and aspirations. After all she worked for, Julia cannot simply give it all up to become the wife Damon and Damon will not want to have a wife flaunting herself on stage to the world.
I enjoyed the presence of the secondary characters in the book especially Logan Scott's intimidating presence. Being a member of Capitol Theatre, Julia is always interacting with Logan, a man known to be cold as fish, and he always puts his theatre first. It was fun to see this side of Logan since I've witnessed his transformation in the second book. William, Damon's brother, was such an entertaining character that stole all the spotlights every time he made an appearance.
What I truly loved about the Romance here is that both Julia and Damon clashed until they found the missing pieces that would make them fit as a couple. They did not sweep their issues and secrets under the rug. It was admirable to see that Damon did not degrade Julia for the profession she chose. They are such a perfect couple despite their flaws and their clashes every now and then.
The only issue I think the book suffered from is the pacing sometimes. It could've been shorter but the I felt thag the author kept prolonging some scenes in the story.
Overall, this was such a fantastic romance read that I recommend if you love a sprinkle of angst of the romance.
"How strange that we both wanted to be free of each other for so long...and just when we are, all we want is to be together again."
Somewhere I'll Find You is a heart-fluttering love story between Julia Hargate, a daughter of a wealthy man whom fled the confines of her family and society to follow her dreams of becoming an actress, And Damon, Lord Savage and the future Duke of Leeds, a man weighed down by his responsibilities towards his family and their fortune.
Julia and Damon's fathers arranged a marriage agreement involving them when they were only children; Julia being 4 and Damon being 7.
"I was sold for the price of a name, and Lord Savage for a fortune. Father secured a title for his daughter, and the Savages were saved from financial ruin. And all they had to do was sacrifice their firstborn children."
Both grew up dreading the matrimonial chains wrapped around them and the inevitable future in which a day will come when Damon must claim his wife. The free-spirited Julia decides to break those cruel chains and flee to the dazzling world of theatre despite the shadows of shame following her for choosing an unfitting profession for a well-bred lady and thus the reputable and glamorous actress known as Mrs. Jessica Wentworth came into existence.
In a twist of fate, May Day celebrations lured Damon out of the confines of his family's honey-colored castle towards the village bursting with laughter and the sound of music. A particularly radiant girl caught his eye and for a moment believed her to be a sprite that appeared from the Forest and would fade at any moment.
Comically, the garland of flowers flew from her head and landed at the feet of Damon... Julia and Damon meet for the first time as strangers and the the sparks of attraction encompasses them both.
"Why did you come outside, sir? Was it to take the air or watch the dancing?"
"To find you."
Little did they know that both of them are Husband and Wife.
To Damon, he is intrigued by this forest sprite and wishes to rid of the burden of Julia Hargate not only for the sake of his future and his desire to marry for love, but the fact that both of them were victims that were robbed of their choice to choose whom they want.
"She would live as Jessica Wentworth, and bury all traces of Julia Hargate—and the secret that had haunted her all her life."
I absolutely enjoyed this book and the fact that I've read Because You're Mine, the second book in the Capitol Theatre duology, I've already met Julia and Damon before and I liked them a lot so I knew I would adore them and enjoy their love story in this book.
I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed, not at all.
The Goodreads rating might've lowered my expectations, but I was captivated from the very first page until the last page.
Lisa Kleypas never disappoints when it comes to the characterizations of both her heroines and heroes. Julia was an amazing heroine, the epitome of empowerment and independence. She was a woman who knew what she wanted, that is until Damon comes into the picture. Damon was a dreamy man with a passionate heart despite his stoic and cool exterior.
Their chemistry made my heart flutter and I'm constantly rooting for them to take a step towards one another. Both torn by not only a future not of their choosing but also the fact that they are polar opposites in their interests and aspirations. After all she worked for, Julia cannot simply give it all up to become the wife Damon and Damon will not want to have a wife flaunting herself on stage to the world.
I enjoyed the presence of the secondary characters in the book especially Logan Scott's intimidating presence. Being a member of Capitol Theatre, Julia is always interacting with Logan, a man known to be cold as fish, and he always puts his theatre first. It was fun to see this side of Logan since I've witnessed his transformation in the second book. William, Damon's brother, was such an entertaining character that stole all the spotlights every time he made an appearance.
What I truly loved about the Romance here is that both Julia and Damon clashed until they found the missing pieces that would make them fit as a couple. They did not sweep their issues and secrets under the rug. It was admirable to see that Damon did not degrade Julia for the profession she chose. They are such a perfect couple despite their flaws and their clashes every now and then.
The only issue I think the book suffered from is the pacing sometimes. It could've been shorter but the I felt thag the author kept prolonging some scenes in the story.
Overall, this was such a fantastic romance read that I recommend if you love a sprinkle of angst of the romance.