Review: 4.5 Stars For This Terrific Regency Romance!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2014
The outspoken Tamsin Tisdale is staying with her cousin in the countryside after committing a social faux pas during the London Season.  Tamsin is not interested in marriage, not willing to forfeit her independence for a husband. The Duke of Grayson is considered a remote snob who avoids interaction with those he considers beneath him.  Marc, the Duke, is actually misunderstood.  After being diagnosed with 'the falling disease' as a child, his parents heavily sheltered him growing up while keeping his condition a secret.  Marc is shy with low self confidence until he meets Tamsin riding unchaparoned across his property and he is immediately drawn and challenged by her.  Before he can introduce himself, Tamsin expounds on the local opinion of the Duke.  Marc takes this opportunity to create a whole new persona, Marc Winston, a distant relative to the Duke.  Winston is everything Marc wishes he was: charming, witty, outgoing. Unfortunately, Marc neglects to get Tamsin's name and assumes she is a local girl. Despite their instant attraction, the two also manage to create several obstacles and instant misunderstandings to overcome but fortunately for them, they  have several interesting secondary characters who provide assistance and banter in helping them find their way together.It's a charming story. Tamsin and Marc are both relatable individually and together. I loved that Marc finally became his own person through his feelings for Tamsin.  Tamsin was such a change from the usual quiet, mousey, well read heroines.  She acted instinctively without thought for the consequences. I really liked that despite Tamsin's social misfit status she was accepted as herself (for the most part) by those close to her, especially her sisters.  From the moment she and Marc met I was cheering them on.  They were two very different people who so obviously belonged together.This a fun and very romantic read.  It is the second in a series but certainly can be read alone.  Although after reading this one I definitely want to go back and read the first and am looking forward to reading the next one to come out!I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.