4.5 stars

Rules for engaging the Earl is the second book in the series and one that I was looking forward to read. I enjoyed the previous one and wanted to see where the author will take this trio next.

Constance is probably my favourite of them all. And her story can be seen as friends to lovers more, even if it starts as a fake marriage.

The interaction between Constance, Kat, and Blythe is very unusual. But I loved how the author brings them together, even if they all have been tricked and married to the same man. Their friendship and support in thriving is beautifully developed.

In comes Jonathan, a childhood friend of Constance, a war veteran but ready to help her out, and himself, I might add.

What starts as a simple fake marriage develops into a beautiful romance story where they finally let out all those feelings they felt years ago.

I enjoyed the build up tension between them, the chemistry and all their interactions and the suspenseful moments where her life and company were in danger.

I'm looking forward to read Blythe’s story because she's definitely a character that I want to know more about now.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley