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A Daring Pursuit by Kate Bateman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carys Davies is a woman trying to hide a secret that could ruin her and her family’s reputation. On the outside, she’s confident and carefree, but inside she’s cynical about men and love. There’s only one man who can see through her act, and change her mind about love: Tristan Montgomery. Architect Tristan needs a respectable woman to wed, but he’s never stopped wanting Carys. When she challenges him to show her what she’s missing by not getting married, he shocks them both by accepting her indecent proposal. When they find themselves embroiled in a treasonous plot, can they trust each other with their hearts, their secrets and their lives?
Honestly, I love Kate Bateman’s work, and this historical romance is no different. Here are some reasons why: the first is characters. Her characters are well-created and individualistic. There are no cookie-cutter images, but fully formed personalities that you can envision. The second is setting. While reading, I visualized how the characters lived, even though the story took place in the 1800s. And finally, the romance. The two main characters are pulled together through circumstances that build a connection and make their love blossom. I can’t wait for the next romance by this great author. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced reader’s copy of this novel. This review is my unbiased opinion.


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