Review: Favorite type of heroine! Fun, light reading.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
I've had this book in my wishlist for a while and felt like it was my lucky day when I noticed it's included in theScandalous Summer Nightsanthology. I went straight to this story to read it first and it did not disappoint! Pippa is my favorite type of heroine - smart, resourceful and confident. Rich and beautiful are nice qualities too, and make it more believable that she's being sought after by a Duke, but her personality really shines in this story. Lucas is a typical autocratic Duke and he's used to telling everyone what to do and getting his way. But Pippa challenges him every step of the way and he admits he likes the chase.Lucas is determined to marry Pippa and she is just as determined not to marry into the "haute ton" and finds him incredibly arrogant. She does not think he will be a good husband for her. Too bad they're both so attracted to each other and can't seem to stop kissing each other. How is she going to chase him away? And does she really want to?There were several funny moments, especially with a hatpin and another scene with dogs. Well written and thoroughly entertaining! And though this is a novella, the character development of the two main characters is good. I understood enough about their past and present to believe their goals and motivations. I thoroughly enjoyed this little book and would read it again.P.S. I agree with the other reviewers - I hope there's a story about Pippa's best childhood friend, Charles Hurst.