Review: Great chemistry, excellent relationship development!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 5, 2013
Lady Charlotte is in need of rescuing from a forced engagement to the Duke of Tarrow.  During a ball, Lady Charlotte needs to escape all the questions about her unwelcome engagement and seeks refuge in another room where she encounters Gavin Graystone. There is almost an instant attraction between them and they share a passionate kiss which both keep thinking about during the weeks to follow.  As Charlotte's wedding date nears, she is becoming desperate to escape her plight and her best friend Dianna suggests quickly finding someone else to marry.  She confides in Dianna about her kiss with Gavin and they decide he would be the perfect rescuer, if only he'll agree.  Little does Lady Charlotte know, he's been thinking about her too and has already decided that it would be beneficial for his business to marry a member of the aristocracy so he can expand his client base.The sexual tension between Charlotte and Gavin is strong and there is a constant push-pull in the relationship.  On top of this central theme of their developing relationship, there is also a carriage accident, an angry butler, her heartless mother and the Duke of Tarrow to contend with.  Charlotte and Gavin persevere, though sometimes it seems like they take one step forward and two steps back.  Through several breakthrough moments of sharing and understanding, our H/h find their HEA.It's refreshing to have a commoner as the hero as I always appreciate a handsome, self-made man.  The heroine is lively and kind, and she wants to be a good wife to Gavin - she really wants them both to be happy in their marriage and can see it's within their grasp.  There are a few editing issues (ie: next instead of neck, is instead of in, fro instead of for) but nothing major and I didn't find these trifling errors to be distracting.  The writing is well paced, excellent character and relationship development and enough secondary characters and events in the story to keep it interesting and moving along.  I highly recommend this book for a light, enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more from this author.