To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love. Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope. Thanks to her sister’s irresponsible behavior and subsequent banning from the journey, Grace’s father decides to send her in Hope’s place. Desperate … in Hope’s place. Desperate to remain where things are familiar, Grace proposes an unthinkable plan: that she and Hope switch places. They only have to keep up the act long enough for Hope to board a ship in London. When the man who has stolen Grace’s heart learns of their secret, things get more complicated.
Jacob Barnes, soon to be ordained a vicar, has known Grace and Hope his whole life. Though close to both sisters, he’s dreamed of courting Hope for months. When he realizes his friends have switched places, putting the woman he admires out of his reach, he agrees to help with the subterfuge despite his bruised heart. As he watches Grace stumble in her acting abilities, attempting to change who she is, he realizes how much she means to him. But how does he tell her, without risking their friendship?
The deception puts their relationship to the test. As Grace hides her heart and her identity, Jacob examines his feelings, and no one in their community will be happy when the truth is discovered.
This is the second book in the Inglewood series and can be read as a stand alone, Sweet Regency Romance.
Other books by Sally Britton include:
Rescuing Lord Inglewood, Inglewood Book One
The Branches of Love Series, A Complete Regency Series:
The Social Tutor
The Gentleman Physician
His Bluestocking Bride
The Earl and His Lady
Miss Devon’s Choice
Courting the Vicar’s Daughter
And from the Forever After Retellings Line:
The Captain and Miss Winter
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This was a great read!! I enjoyed reading Grace’s story. It happened differently than I imagined, which was one reason I liked it!! I don’t like predictable, and this was anything but!!! I would have liked to have hit Jacob upside the head a couple of times, but he redeemed himself in the end!! I wanted these two to get together after meeting them in the first book, and I’m so glad they did!! Now, I’m ready for Hope’s story!!! When you read one, you’ll be hooked, too!!
I received a complimentary copy of the book, a review was not required. This is my own opinion.
Grace has always held herself back, to allow Hope the opportunity to receive the love of the man Grace herself loves—only to find her sister does not want his affections! When Hope sails away to St. Kits for an adventure, Grace finds her opportunity to explore a relationship with the man her sister so happily left behind. Will he notice her now that her sister is gone?
Delicate story of Grace’s quiet love for Jacob, a man who has overlooked her for her sister for many years. Your heart will ache for Grace as she sees (and hears) how others truly view her. The pure-hearted young vicar is moved to help her withstand society’s rebuke when her well-intentioned aid to her sister comes to light. This is a slower paced novel than others in the series, as it explores the complicated, thoughtful couple, Grace and Jacob. Another refreshing story in this clean Regency Series.
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All of the characters were well done.
Oh my, twists and turns.
I love that each thought they hid their feeling well, but others still knew.