Full transparency I loved this story since I first read it in 2016 and it ended in a happy for now so I was beside myself when I saw Miranda Silver was publishing it as a book with a happy ever after. How much of my nostalgia lens were on for this, I couldn't say but I must've read the original no less than a dozen times and it always LEFT ME WANTING. However this book, did not. I am content and fullfilled now that these two tormented souls have each other and can ride off into the sunset pouring champagne over their bodies.

I'm trying to think of what drew me so much into the story. Yes the forbidden cousins aspect was salacious but also the class difference with how very out of place and uncomfortable the heroine was within the hero's world. Hero was captivating yet forceful and spoiled, constantly taking without restraint until she taught him to ask. I love that so much.

Their taboo nature and attraction ignited the initial spark of passion, but beneath it all, they discovered depth and a meaningful connection in their shared similarities.

Thanks to Miranda Silver for the review copy and this is my honest review.