A classic historical romance with the added bonus of a suspenseful murderer-on-loose subplot that keeps you on your toes. The Fake courtship is well executed, and I think it largely helps that this is the second book in the series so the characters already have history. Plus, both characters are easy to root for since neither one shoot’s themself in the foot by doing or saying something stupid. Top tier communication 🤌🏼. We love to see it. Overall, a quick and fun read. 

Memorable Quote: 
 “Eva. How lovely you are this afternoon.”

Her lips quirked. “Am I not lovely in the morning hours, as well?” She lowered her lids and smiled, offering her hand. He nearly gaped in surprise. Eva Caldwell on a normal day as his friend was incredible. Eva Caldwell pretending a romantic interest in him was staggering. She tightened her fingers when he bowed over her hand, placing a soft kiss on her knuckles. “Gauche of me to tease, of course,” she murmured. “You must forgive me.”

“My dear friend,” he said softly and very much not for their audience, “you are lovely every minute of every day.”