Before Rosalind weds, she wants to experience ten things. Meeting Charlie wasn’t on her list.
England, 1820
Rosalind Newbury is counting down the days until her wedding to the Duke of Marlow, a man she has only met twice, and she knows exactly how she wants to spend her time. As a child, Ros created a list of ten things to do before her wedding day. So far, she has done none of them. She is determined to tackle each item, though she’ll have to accomplish them all in secret. After all, a soon-to-be-duchess is not usually allowed to bury treasure in the pasture, eat sweets all day, or learn how to swim.
She enlists the help of her best friend, Liza, who brings along her cousin, Charlie, a prodigal son-turned-boxer who has come to the countryside to mend his reputation and learn how to be his father’s heir.
Together, the three of them work to complete the list, and as each item is crossed off, an unlikely friendship blossoms between Ros and Charlie. The more time they spend together, the more Ros falls in love with this imperfect man and his good heart.
With the wedding looming, Ros must decide to either admit her romantic feelings for Charlie and risk her family’s future, or keep her promise to marry the duke and start a new life as a noblewoman.
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What a sweet story! It was so gentle in nature, so endearing. Rosalind is a character that grows on you with every turn of the page. She is determined but in a quiet way. I loved her desire for adventure, the bucket list and the journey it took her on. The personal growth that led her to knowing herself better was a satisfying one with a lovely ending.
This is a super slow burn romance- actually more like a friendship for most of the book. In fact, Charlie isn't even a friend at first but obviously that changes. Once Charlie decides to help Rosalind with her list, he's all in. I loved how he encouraged, supported and provided opportunities for Rosalind to accomplish her goals. It was just all so very sweet. If you love regency novels, don't miss this one!
Content: mild peril, sweet ending kiss
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
About the Author: MEGAN WALKER was raised on a berry farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where her imagination took her to times past and worlds away. While earning her degree in Early Childhood Education, she married her one true love and started a family. But her imaginings of Regency England wouldn’t leave her alone, so she picked up a pen. And the rest is history. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and three children.
