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She was forbidden to love him. He only wanted her heart. Can a childhood game bring them together?London, 1815Olivia Wilde has resigned herself to never finding a love match. Her father has insisted she marry a man with a title, but the men her father deems acceptable are either boring or are only interested in increasing their own diminishing coffers. With her future looking dismal, Olivia vows to enjoy the last few months of freedom with her childhood friends, including Emerson Latham. His devilish smile and flirtatious teasing stirs up feelings she knows she cannot entertain. Emerson is struggling to rise to his responsibilities after his father's death. Though he is still learning his place, one thing he knows for certain is that he wants Olivia Wilde to be his wife. Emerson had long ago fallen in love with her quick wit, beauty, and passionate heart. Yet, without a title, he will never be permitted to court Olivia openly. But he has a plan that may give him a chance to court her in secret. As the Season kicks off, Emerson proposes a playful game of tag. Olivia's friends are delighted by the idea, though Olivia is wary. After all, the game must be played in secret as they tag each other at dinners and balls. As the romance builds between Olivia and Emerson, so does the risk of being discovered. Not only are their reputations at stake, so is their safety if they are caught by Olivia's strict father. Can their love find a happily ever after before the game ends?
“She was forbidden to love him. He only wanted her heart. Can a childhood game bring them together?”I absolutely loved this book! I’m calling this the buddy movie of the Regency novel world - or the action adventure angle that Jane Austen didn’t know she needed! ? The idea of playing tag throughout regency ballrooms is so fresh and totally works!Things I loved:♠️ Emerson, his loyal and kind heart, and his ardent and unabashed love for Olivia.♦️ How Emerson called Olivia “Liv” Wilde - encouraging her to embrace her freedom and to live on her terms.♠️ The camaraderie among Emerson, Bradbury, and Lord Northcott. (I, as I’m sure were many others, was intrigued by Lord Northcott, and can’t wait to hear more of his story!)♦️ Arabella’s and Olivia’s constant use of Shakespearean quotes in their dialogue.♠️ The strong family relationships: between Liv and her mother; between Emerson and his mother; and the references to Emerson’s beloved late father- that he had encouraged Emerson to follow his heart and that he had shared true love with Emerson’s mother. ❤️I appreciated the gravity that the villainous acts of certain characters added to the book. And I, of course, being one of the worlds greatest fans of all things porcine, loved the cameo of a corseted pig in the story! ?The love story between Emerson and Olivia was authentic and sweet, not forced or contrived. My favorite scene was the one in the orangery. ?What a magical place! I loved how this scene involved the senses. I now want one in my house.I also loved the dedication at the beginning of the book. It’s one of the best things I’ve read. ❤️?If you’re a fan of regency romance, this is a must read! Go grab it now! ♠️♦️♣️❤️
