Now or Never. . .It’s the last chance for Cynthia Brightly, the ton’s most bewitching belle. Driven out of London by a secret scandal, she must find a grand husband at the Redmonds’ house party before word of her downfall spreads all over England. Unfortunately, someone at Pennyroyal Green is already privy to the whispers of broken engagements and dueling lovers: Miles Redmond, renowned explorer … lovers: Miles Redmond, renowned explorer and—thanks to his brother’s disappearance—heir to the family’s enormous fortune.
Miles set his sights on Cynthia once, at a time when the ambitious beauty thought herself too good for a second son. But now he’s heir apparent, relishing his control. He strikes a bargain with her: he’ll keep Cynthia’s steamy secrets and help her find a husband among the guests—in exchange for a single kiss.
What could be the harm in a simple kiss? Cynthia is about to discover that it’s enough to unleash fierce passion—and that Miles Redmond is most certainly like no other lover in the world.
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The characters are wonderful. The book is filled with both angst and humor.
After utterly captivating High Society, Cynthia Brightly finds herself run out of London by a dreadful scandal she’s trying to keep secret. Her last hope for finding a husband before word spreads is to meet someone at the Redmond’s house party she’s miraculously been invited to. This last chance is all that stands between Cynthia and a life of …
Smart and Sensual
I liked the writing style of this story and the level-headed main characters. They were each intellectual in their way. Miles’ fascination with science and nature added to his charm, and although Cynthia seemed cold and calculating, she was just smart – and calculating. The plot reveals why her motives were understandable, and …
“Like No Other Lover: Pennyroyal Green Series, Book 2” by Julie Anne Long
I enjoyed my time in this story. It was fun watching the two main characters find what was truly most important to them… Sometimes what we have convinced ourselves is what we want most in our lives, well, we learn that maybe, just maybe there is something much more …