I enjoyed this clean novel! I recommend it!

I loved this story and the characters were really interesting as well. I can hardly wait to read the next book in this series!

Jennie Goutet is my new favourite historical writer. Yes, I want a HEA, but I also want fictional characters to be more than cardboard cut outs. Selena and Lucius are vivid, and BREATHE. Well done, Ms Goutet!

Enjoyed the characters in this book. Some twists that were not expected. Looking forward to reading the rest of series. Fun author.

I love Jennie’s beautiful writing. Her characters are so interesting. Selena was so sweet and kind but scared after being rejected by Society. Lucius was so amazingly sweet to Selena even though his lapse at the ball made me want to smack him. I love how he wanted to take care of her. And she really needed his protection from his sister Maria ( yuck) and Rebecca and the new Earl were horrible and deserved each other. I couldn’t read this book fast enough it was so good but then I didn’t want it to end either. Jennie writes the best romance and this one was so good! Can’t wait for the next book.

Selena’s father gambled away his family fortune and drank until he died. Even though Selena had a successful season, her betrothed broke their engagement. She decided that the best way to help her mother and younger sisters is to accept a job as companion for her father’s widowed cousin. On the way to her new position, the stage breaks down on a cold, snowy night. She walks to a nearby house. The gentleman there is already irritated because another young woman arrived earlier. Sir Lucius assumes they both have the same devious intention. Thus begins his complicated acquaintance with Selena. His older sister is unfriendly to Selena, but his younger siblings eventually play important roles in their romance. As she bravely suffers through the demands of Lady Harrowden and her ward, she demonstrates a dignified and brave personality. Sir Lucius makes time to be with her. As they manage their emotions, mutual attraction develops. However, Selena is sure that her diminished social status would damage his reputation. It becomes amusing as Sir Lucius cleverly plans to prove to her that she is the wife he needs. I’m very eager to read the rest of this series !