Review: A Proper Scoundrel

Book Review: A Proper Scoundrel, by Esther Hatch, 5 stars




As the successful owner of multiple railroad lines, Diana Barton is all too accustomed to fending off suitors seeking to stake their claim on her wealth. In order to keep the wolves at bay, Diana has contrived the perfect plan: appeal to the most notorious rake in London, the Baron Lord Bryant, to ruin her reputation and scare off the worst of the time wasters. The ruse will be no hardship—she’s secretly been fascinated by the man for years. 

Lord Bryant is well aware of his questionable reputation. Indeed, he has cultivated the image carefully, and the last thing he wants is a wife. When he’s approached by the younger sister of a business associate, he tells her in no uncertain terms that he cannot help. However, when he sees for himself what she is up against, Bryant grudgingly offers his assistance. Faced with his most complicated entanglement yet, Bryant is firm in his conditions—and Diana knows that to get romantically involved with Bryant would spell certain heartbreak. But as the counterfeit couple grows ever closer, the line between truth and lies becomes blurred, threatening both Lord Bryant’s well-laid plans and the future of Diana’s railroad business.


Genre: historical romance

Publication date: May 2021

Mature content: no

Review: After reading A Proper Charade a liking it a lot, I decided to try other books by Esther Hatch. And I'm very glad I read A Proper Scoundrel, because I loved it (even more than A Proper Charade)!
 
I loved Diana - her bravery, her business acumen and her spunk. She's witty and funny - especially when she decides she needs to be socially ruined by Everton to chase away all the "suitors" looking to marry her for money (or, more accurately, to get control of her businesses). But I loved Everton even more. For the most notorious rake in London, he's way too honorable and nice - and it's impossible not to fall a bit for him too.
 
 
   
 
 
In addition to all that, this book may contain the most original marriage proposal ever - no spoilers, you have to read it. 
 
If you love historical romances, you shouldn't miss A Proper Scoundrel. Totally recommended!
 
 
Happy readings,
 

The Book Worm, book blog

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