Summary
Tessa’s father passes way after years of being bedridden and she is off to live with her uncle. She meets their neighbor Spencer, Lord Middlefield and he is smitten. Tessa is adamant that her and Spencer aren’t a match, but Spencer is determined and make Tessa his wife. He realizes the simple, mild mannered wife he thought he wanted will no longer do and he works to convince her that he is worthy of her. Slowly, she comes to realize that Spencer isn’t the person she initially thought he was and realizes she is falling in love with him.

Tropes: War hero, Bluestocking heroine, Marriage mart, Ton society, Virgin heroine

The Plot : Tessa and Spencer are in town for the season to join the Marriage Mart, but under different circumstances. Tessa is done taking care of her dying parents and ready for her come-out to meet a simple man to start a family with. Spencer is looking for a mild-mannered wife to give him heirs and then go their separate ways. But fate has other plans and clearly neither one knows what they NEED. I love a storyline where the hero just falls head or heels in love with the heroine; it just makes my heart soar! Spencer knows he has to convince Tessa of his worth and he certainly does that!

The Heroine : Tessa spent the last five years nursing, first her mother until she passed, and then her father. When her father passes, she is forced from her home. But she is ever the optimist when she moves in with her Uncle and prepares for her debut in society. Tessa is a smart, kind your woman and I was so happy she found her happy ever after!

The Hero : Spencer was basically ignored and raised alone. He is the second son, so he went into the military and only came home after both his older brother and father died and he was to become the Earl. Spencer is just the sweetest ever and I love that he set his cap for Tessa and let her know he wasn’t giving up until he had won her heart.

The Steam : A few steamy scenes but not as much as I usually see in Mrs. Aston’s books.

Stand Out Moment : The picnic in the country when he pleasures her, declares his love and she finally says yes to marry him!

Who Would Like This : Anyone who loves a man who knows what he wants and won’t stop until he has her love in return! Swoon!

Final Thoughts : Another great book by Mrs. Aston who never cease to charm her books into my memories! I am excited to continue with the series! ( )