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Publisher: Harper Collins
Imprint: Avon
Author’s Website: http://www.annacampbell.info/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: No
Steam Level: Hot
The Marquess of Renelaw has never forgiven Godfrey Demarest for ruining his sister twenty years ago, and yet his plans for revenge never came to fruition because of Demarest's elevated position in society. The time has come, however, to take his revenge on Demarest's beautiful daughter -- now that she's out in society, he plans to ruin her so that Godfrey will understand what it's like to see someone you love ruined beyond repair while being powerless to help them.
Antionia once had hopes for a wonderful life. She was beautiful, rich, and titled, and seemed to have the future in the palm of her hand. That is, until she was deceived by a handsome poet and well and truly ruined. Cast out from her family in disgrace, she was taken in by her cousin, Godfrey Demarest, to be the companion of his daughter, Cassie. So as not to risk being recognized, Antonia hides her beauty behind ugly, shapeless dresses, dark glasses, and some hideous spinster caps, and is so viciously protective of Cassie's reputation that's she's become known as the Dragon.
I'll be honest, I think this is my favorite historical novel that I've read this year, and that includes several that I'd been anticipating for several months. While it's not completely without problems, the characters were multifaceted, the emotions felt real, and the romance was incredibly satisfying. A very enthusiastic 5/5 Stars
