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London, England, 1823
Ian has vowed never to marry, steadfast in his resolve to shield himself from the heartache his father's infidelity brought upon his mother. Instead, he dedicates his heart and soul to reforming criminal law with his Rebel group. A chance encounter in a country graveyard with the infuriatingly bold Miss Amie Tyler only solidifies his resolve to remain single. That is, until his life descends into chaos when rumors of his engagement—an engagement he had no part in or prior knowledge of—force him and the vexing Miss Tyler into a calculated marriage, a mutual scheme to protect Miss Tyler from her lecherous cousin and to save Ian from a political marriage he dreads.
Amie never imagined her unsophisticated life would lead to an entanglement with Lord Ian Reynolds. Living on her relatives' charity, she is resigned to remaining a wallflower. But when her mother concocts a wild lie of her engagement to Lord Reynolds, she chooses to trust a gentleman she hardly knows with her future. Amie is thrust into a whirlwind marriage and is overwhelmed to find herself falling for Ian despite their agreement to maintain their own separate lives and goals.
As they navigate their charade, Ian's political ambitions clash with his growing affection for Amie, and Amie's courageous attempt to help Ian's family heal threatens to unravel their bond. However, a forbidden kiss and unexpected acts of kindness kindle the spark between them that neither can ignore. In a desperate race against societal expectations, the two must decide whether a future together is worth breaking their earlier vows of independence.
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April 1, 2025
In 1823 in England, Amie Tyler and her mother have lived on the goodwill of their extended family since the death of her father. After accidentally meeting Lady Kellan, mother of Lord Ian Reynolds, and making a good impression, the mothers devise a scheme to match their children. Ian, a reluctant groom, offers Amie a contract to remain chaste friends, but can true love really be kept at bay? While readers will immediately root for Amie and her mother, Ian seems slightly childish at the start as he equates being defiant towards his parents as proof of being an adult. But he eventually faces enough uncomfortable revelations to become a worthy partner to Amie, while she begins to embrace her own inner strengths. The romance is endearing, and there are plenty of humorous situations. Though some liberties are taken with historical accuracy, interesting details about clothing, expectations based on family lineage, and social reforms will intrigue readers. Walker's novel is a great choice for fans of Georgette Heyer and Marion Chesney, and anyone looking for a sweet historical romance.COPYRIGHT(2025) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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