Cat's Books: Romance

The lives of Sir Bartlett Crosby and Hannah Chandler have been marked by fierce competition between their elite families...the perfect breeding ground for a mutual attraction neither can deny.

Bart hopes to conquer "the turf" through victory in a much-touted match. Should his heavily-favored colt win, the Crosby reputation and fortunes would be revived. Bart's plan seems poised for success until the lovely Hannah Chandler, daughter of a noted rival trainer, turns up claiming ownership of the colt. When Hannah insists on claiming her purchase, the prize colt disappears from Bart's stable. Theft or treachery? As Hannah and Bart rush to solve the mystery before race time, they uncover a scandalous truth about their families' pasts-a truth that has the potential to either destroy both their futures, or to guide them to a love they never imagined.

Review

Oh, I wanted to like this book much better than did. It has witty banter. It is not about ballrooms. The heroine has agency.

I found myself pushing myself to finish it. I never invested in the characters or the romance.

Something was just off. Romain is a great writer but this just didn't make me believe in the love between the couple.

I was given this book for an honest review. So, there you have it.