Marian Hayes, the Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. Of course, the evil, murderous man deserved what was coming to him, but now she must flee to the countryside. Unfortunately, the only person she can ask for help is the charismatic criminal who is blackmailing her--and who she may have left tied up a few hours before...
A highwayman, con artist, and all-around cheerful villain, Rob Brooks is no stranger to the wrong side of the law or the right side of anybody's bed. He never meant to fall for the woman whose secrets he promised to keep for the low price of five hundred pounds, but how could he resist someone who led him on a merry chase all over London, left him tied up in a seedy inn, and then arrived covered in her husband's blood and in desperate need of his help?
As they flee across the country--stopping to pick pockets, drink to excess, and rescue invalid cats--they discover more true joy and peace than either has felt in ages. But when the truth of Rob's past catches up to him, they must decide if they are willing to reshape their lives in order to forge a future together. (Goodreads synopsis)
I haven’t read anything by Cat Sebastian but after this one I went straight to the library and borrowed The Queer Principles of Kit Webb. I have read other reviews that say you should read it first, but I don’t necessarily think so. I felt Cat Sebastian did a great job of letting the reader know where Kit and Percy stood, but that this novel was focused on Rob and Marian. Maybe once I read the first one, I will better understand other reviews, but my honest opinion was that this was okay on its own.
I absolutely loved this novel. I enjoyed the beginning of Rob’s and Marian’s relationship with the blackmailing letters and later with just plain witticisms. Everyone in this novel is funny, witty, adorable, and loving, even when they try not to be. The reader cannot help but be charmed by all of that characters.
As a female I understood Marian’s POV about baby Eliza, her father, and her marriage to the Duke. I found her relate-able and cunning. Rob was an interesting character. One that could keep up with Marian but also that was put in her place by Marian.
Overall I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars. Overall I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars. My thanks to #NetGalley and #Avon&HarperVoyager for the ARC.
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