Can I just mention the cover does not compare with the Amelia described in the book? The cover model is quite beautiful but I really wished the publication companies tried a bit more hard and at least make them quite close to the characters in the book.

Sorry to start the review with something inconsequential. Let me get to the review now. The story as well as many regency romance ( not sure if it’s regency exactly considering it’s the end of the 1800’s in the book so better to call it historical) took the turn of marriage market with the usual rake thrown in. But unlike the other historical romances this book brings the slight twist of childhood friends not exactly from the prestigious lines. Here we have both our H and h looking for agreeable companions for life within the high strata while they themselves albeit rich do not have that bloodline within themselves. In a way we can say this novel had a touch of modernism in it. With the introduction of the middle working class who have gone up the ladder by their own hard work rather than just the name. In the end we saw it’s not the name that matters but true love. One would say it was a typical HR (normally I would agree) but for some reason this book did make a small impression on me too. The writing compared to other HR was slightly different, what the difference is I cannot actually pinpoint but nonetheless this book did prove slightly different for me although the plot itself didn’t impress me completely.

I loved this story! Amelia's mother is determined that she marry a man with a title, so when her childhood friend comes back into the picture, she knows that his offer is not one that she could accept. Nate also needs to marry well to increases his business propositions.

We end up with two people who know that they are right for one another, but also know that they can never marry if they are to better their positions in society. With their undeniable connection with each other, we see the struggle that they both must endure. But as we know, love will prevail.

I've really loved this series so far and look forward to the next book in the series.