This was an absolutely swoon worthy read! The romance was great and the characters were amazing. The story follows a bookish Lady Beatrice, who just wants to be left alone to her books, and a roguish navy man/ builder Stamford Wright. Beatrice has recently inherited a bookstore that needs some real repair and so she hairs Stamford, even though every time they’re in a room together the sexual tension is crazy and she can barely think straight. Beatrice is a very strong and courageous character, she tries her best even though she hasn’t had the best time in society, and works hard to achieve her freedom. Her love for books and words was charming. Stamford was a wonderful love interest for Beatrice. He was caring, he saw her and didn’t want to change her, he accepted her and always encouraged her. I absolutely loved this book and had so much fun reading it! I think any romance reader would really enjoy this! The romance was great, the story wraps up nicely, and I honestly’ can’t wait to read more of this authors work!

* Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins Publishers for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*