Chasing the Heiress by Rachael Miles Published by Zebra Shout on May 31st 2016
Pages: 352
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Lady Arabella Lucia Fairborne has no need of a husband. She has a fine inheritance for the taking, a perfectly capable mind, and a resolve as tough as nails. But what she doesn't have is the freedom to defy her cousin's will--and his will is to see her married immediately to the husband of his choosing. So is it any wonder that she dresses herself as a scullery maid and bolts into the night?
Colin Somerville's current mission for the home office is going poorly. Who would have expected otherwise for a rakish spy tasked with transporting a baby to the care of the royal palace. But when, injured and out of ideas, Colin stumbles upon a beautiful maid who knows her way around a sickroom, it seems salvation has arrived. Until he realizes that though Lucy may be able to help him survive his expedition, he may not escape this ordeal with his heart intact…
I received Chasing the Heiress for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
A woman on the run. A man on a mission. They need each other to survive the road to an uncertain future.
First off, I loved this book so much I went and bought the first one because I craved more of the series. Lucy endeared herself to me from her first appearance. She was eager to dig in and get her hands dirty, whether caring for a wounded stranger or washing hundreds of dishes. Colin had to work to get into my heart, but he got there when he made me laugh and cry in the same chapter.
I fell in love with Miles’ writing style and her obvious careful study of the period. The journey Lucy and Colin take is as dangerous as they come for the time period and Miles drew me into that world full of fear, passion, and possibility. By the time the last page arrived I was overjoyed to read such a beautiful and adventurous story, yet sad book three wasn’t out yet. So, of course I went and read book one in the series, Jilting the Duke, to get me through. I will be pre-ordering book three, Tempting the Earl, as soon as it becomes available for the release on October 25th, 2016.
About Rachael Miles
Rachael Miles has always loved a good romance, especially one with a bit of suspense and preferably a ghost. She is also a professor of book history and nineteenth-century literature whose students frequently find themselves reading the novels of Ann Radcliffe and other gothic tales. A native Texan, Rachael lives with her indulgent husband, three rescued dogs and an ancient dat.
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Fabulous review! Thank you so much for sharing!!