Brandon Deverill is a man of two countries. His heritage is
British, but he has lived in and has business interests in
America. When the two nations go to war, he has to make a
choice, and he decides to protect his adopted homeland along
with his livelihood. Six years later, he unexpectedly
inherits an English barony and returns to claim his title,
reconnect with old friends, and find a bride. He knows who
he intends to marry -- Lady Katherine Wilde. Before he left
to fight for America, Kate offered herself to Brandon, who
felt honor bound to refuse her. It wasn't for his lack of
wanting her, but he couldn't leave her to an uncertain
future. Though Brandon knows he's incapable of love, he
has never desired or liked anyone more than Kate, and he
plans to mend fences and begin his new life with Kate by his
side.
Though Kate's pride was sorely wounded and her heart was
broken, she knows she has to get past her infatuation with
Brandon and move on with her life. What better way to
accomplish this than to agree to transform him into the
perfect English lord, and to find him a suitable bride?
Since Brandon is an experienced privateer, she will also use
him to take her to France, where she hopes to locate the
shipwreck that claimed her parents' lives and to visit her
mother's grave. Though Brandon agrees to her terms, he
plans to use every means he has to get back into Kate's
good graces.
What struck me immediately, and what I loved, is that
Brandon and Kate openly talk about what happened to them six
years ago. Kate admits her humiliation and that she was
mistaken. Brandon admits that he wanted her, but was acting
the gentleman. Brandon is charming and sexy, and I
personally don't know how Kate resisted him, but she
determinedly stuck to her guns about only marrying for love.
There is some rollicking adventure as the couple travels to
France, and has to deal with the local pirates who control
the area. Unfortunately, Brandon has an unsavory past with
the leader, throwing them into great danger. Add some
matchmaking relatives into the mix, who do everything in
their power to throw the couple together rather than
chaperone them, and things get a little crazy. MY FAIR LOVER
is a romantic and enjoyable read with intelligent and
likable protagonists, and it makes for a satisfying and
entertaining read.
Lady Katherine Wilde believes she has crushed any
lingering romantic feelings toward Brandon Deverill, who
spurned her six years ago. And now that the rough-edged
rogue needs polishing to claim his inheritance, she’s
willing to strike a practical bargain: Kate will mold the
brash privateer into an acceptable English nobleman if
Deverill will safeguard her from brigands on a voyage to
recover lost family treasure. However, the soul-melting
kiss that seals their agreement just may reignite blazing
passion.
Brandon’s fortitude was sorely tested when he turned Kate
away from his bed all those years ago. Even a rake such
as he wouldn’t seduce an innocent beauty before sailing
into battle. But now that he’s inherited a title and must
take a suitable bride, he sets his sights on Kate. Though
he fiercely desires her, true love is a notion that
baffles him—until their adventure turns perilous and
Brandon realizes he’d gladly trade his life to save the
woman who has captured his heart.
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