CHASING CASSANDRA is the sixth book in the βRavenelsβ series by Lisa Kleypas. For much of this book, I thought βCaptivated by Cassandraβ or βHaunted by Cassandraβ would have been a more appropriate title. Tom Severin is an intellectually gifted and, at times, instinctually ruthless engineer and ridiculously successful businessman. At the opening of CHASING CASSANDRA, the reader finds Tom experiencing a feeling of ennui and Lady Cassandra Ravenel startles him with her beauty and refreshing way of expressing herself. Tom initially proposes Cassandra take a chance and marry him, despite not knowing each other. At that point, I thought the entire book would be about Severinβs pursuit of Cassandra. That wasnβt exactly how things went.
There are three main obstacles preventing Tom and Cassandra from being together. Cassandra wants love and Tom doesnβt think heβs capable of giving her that. Most of the menfolk in Cassandraβs family donβt think Tom could make her happy. Lastly, not only does Tom think heβs not capable of giving Cassandra the love she craves, he is so enthralled by her that he almost sees his love and attraction as an addiction that heβd best be broken from. Thankfully it doesnβt take too long for Tom to come to his sense and persuade Cassandra how foolish he was and give her all the reasons theyβd be right for each other. I love Lisa Kleypas and her industrialist heroes like Severin. Although heβs a man whoβs used to getting what he wants, I like Tomβs creative thinking and surprising kindness. Heβs not a poetic man, but his feelings for Cassandra lead to some charmingly authentic romantic moments. Cassandra is a mix of sense and sensibility β romanticism and pragmatism. The chemistry between this couple rings true and makes for some entertaining reading.
CHASING CASSANDRA has a couple with an electric connection and superb storytelling. The secondary characters in this book add depth to an already engaging story. I might feel this way about each book in this series but CHASING CASSANDRA may be my favorite in this βRavenelβ series. I look forward to Lisa Kleypasβ next historical romance.
Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. Anything—or anyone—is his for the asking. It should be simple to find the perfect wife—and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he’s determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love—the one thing he can’t give.
Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win.
When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra’s reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he’s been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants—or does he? There’s one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride:
Never underestimate a Ravenel.
The chase for Cassandra’s hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . . .
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