This was a hard to put down read - I wasn't 100% sure how the ending would get where it needed to (because I had made an incorrect prediction earlier in the book), but I enjoyed Patty and Miles and them navigating their relationship as it changed and grew. This is definitely a historical romance that reads a little more contemporary, while still feeling believable. I think it's because Lahey Hatcher does a great job of creating strong female leads despite what society of their era might throw their way. Definitely looking forward to the next book.
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The Perfect Second Chance Romance
This is book two in the Bartholomew series - book one was an extremely satisfying friends to lovers, First to Fall - if you want to get caught up. Either book can be read as a stand alone, however. Patty, better known as the Duchess of Cawthorn, spends her days avoiding would-be suitors after her late husband’s fortune. Her standoffish nature has made her the challenge of the season, but the men of the ton can’t seem to take a hint. She’d rather be alone than risk another marriage like her first… Until Miles Griffin returns to Lonon after six years of exile. Not knowing who she is, Miles approaches Patty and sparks fly. A no-strings attached arrangement soon formulates, but can Patty and Miles stick to the plan? Gosh. I’m a sucker for the just physical, one time only, get it out of our system, teach me tropes. This one nails that angst, but also adds elements of family, friendship, and trust that make it such a well-rounded historical romance. Laney Hatcher’s writing has such an effortless flow. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical authors. TW: The FMC does work through some trauma from her first marriage, but it’s handled with patience and kindness. I volunteered to read an early copy of this book but also purchased a physical copy because the cover is stunning.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
This is book two in the Bartholomew series - book one was an extremely satisfying friends to lovers, First to Fall - if you want to get caught up. Either book can be read as a stand alone, however.
Patty, better known as the Duchess of Cawthorn, spends her days avoiding would-be suitors after her late husband’s fortune. Her standoffish nature has made her the challenge of the season, but the men of the ton can’t seem to take a hint. She’d rather be alone than risk another marriage like her first…
Until Miles Griffin returns to Lonon after six years of exile.
Not knowing who she is, Miles approaches Patty and sparks fly. A no-strings attached arrangement soon formulates, but can Patty and Miles stick to the plan?
Gosh. I’m a sucker for the just physical, one time only, get it out of our system, teach me tropes. This one nails that angst, but also adds elements of family, friendship, and trust that make it such a well-rounded historical romance.
Laney Hatcher’s writing has such an effortless flow. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical authors.
TW: The FMC does work through some trauma from her first marriage, but it’s handled with patience and kindness.
I volunteered to read an early copy of this book but also purchased a physical copy because the cover is stunning.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
As the title aptly indicates, this is a story all about second chances - though it is not a second chance romance. Patty and Miles do not have a history together prior to page one. So readers leery of second chance romance, have no fear. It’s hard to resist cheering for Patty and Miles as they each rebuild their lives and take a shot at love.
Roguish Miles is getting a fresh start and second chance after being banished by his father to France for the past several years. Upon his return to England, it doesn’t take him long to fall (and fall hard) for Patty. He just needs her to give him a chance, and then maybe a second chance.
The frosty duchess, Patty, finds a second chance at her own ever after, this time with “happily” thrown in. She’s rebuilding relationships with her family. She’s claiming her joy!
Author Laney Hatcher has a unique voice among historical romance authors as she writes in first person dual perspective. Reading her work may take a bit of adjustment for readers used to the more traditional third person omniscient point of view. However, Hatcher’s style provides an easy adjustment for readers of contemporary romance.
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- scribesarahReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2023
Even better than the first one
