Mr. Dale and the Divorcée

The Brazen Beauties, Book 1

by Sophie Barnes

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5

Wilhelmina Hewitt was just publicly divorced her husband and Mr. Dale is a very proper barrister… they make a very unlikely pairing as they race across the countryside for Mr. Dale to stop their children from marrying.

This was a delicious tale with absolutely endearing characters. I adored how these characters had so much more to offer than meets the eye. Both the hero and heroine had such courage and strength to do what they felt right for their loved ones and would move heaven and earth for them.

The debate over right/ wrong and what constituted goodness warred throughout this book as many heartfelt actions resulted in dire consequences and vice versa.

Sophie Barnes is a gem at creating HR characters on the fringes of high society and delivering unique stories that result from it. Divorce before the 20th century was not an easy prospect. I really appreciated how she tackled this in a creative way that stays true to the time.

In the end, I couldn’t put this book down! I’m eager for the next instalment of the Brazen Beauties series!

Mr. Dale and the Divorcée by Sophie Barnes was released November 23rd, 2021.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Sophie Barnes through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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