“Are you ever going to return my heart?” He asked softly. She shrugged. “Maybe for a ransom.”

Alright, alright. This is book is on Marry Poppins mode. Like…

But switch out the umbrella for an entire house. Then add an artillery room. GASP! What other bonkers thing could appear?!

Must read to find out! And, egads!! I loved it! What fun! The scenes were so witty. Almost satire-like. Classic comedy bits! Think The Princess Bride. Definitely elicited several snorts from me. VERY clever! Ned Lightbourne is a wicked flirt. Uncouth rogue! Adore him. Readers will relate to Cecilia’s idea of heaven: a book, cup of tea, and no company. LOL. It me. Romance readers will want to add this historical fantasy to their bookshelves! Tally ho!

🗡 READ IF YOU LIKE 🗡:
-Jane Eyre & Emily Bronte
-Victorian ladies & Gothic abbey’s
-magic & incantations & flying houses! oh my!
-endless rounds of tea
-pirates, thieves, & murderers
-falling in love with your assassin
-there’s only one bed
-witty banter
-#IsThisAKissingBook: 18+. “I believe you have cured my headache.” He laughed. “I’ve never had my kissing described as medicinal…”

🎶 Song: Bad Guy by Vitamin String Quartet 🎶