This was a good, light read with some interesting historical elements but the last third of the book was so laden with cheesy dialogue and cringey sex scenes that I was a bit put off. 

She called her 🐱 her fountain of love and I can’t with that nonsense. 🤮 

But if you skip those parts it was really interesting to read about the hero’s back story as a détenu of the Napoleon wars and the heroine was a strong minded and determined sculptress. This was mostly Regency brain candy, and fairly conventional for a historical romance, but it was a quick and engaging read if you can get over the heavy corn at the end. 3.5 stars rounded up. 

Thanks to Kensington and NetGalley for the complimentary copy.