I tried SO HARD to get engrossed in this book. I just can't go on forcing it anymore, I'm pulling my hair out! It had many elements that should have made the perfect formula for success. There was no big chemical reaction for me, just one big fizzle. Initially the idea of female scientists living in the beginning of the Victorian era with their own club was really intriguing. If you're familiar with my reviews, you know by now that I'm a sucker for nerdy/brainy heroines. Big brains are where it's at, let's celebrate intelligence before appearance. However, there is a serious disconnect when it comes to these characters. I spent a lot of time reading things multiple times because I couldn't keep track of the various characters. Not being able to easily distinguish between the women caused me to feel as if I was dragging my feet through quicksand. The characters felt unfocused, the plot felt unfocused, and the romance unfortunately suffered the same. I felt pulled in so many different directions with little emphasis or focus where there should have been strong development.

For example, Violet and Arthur meet when he tackles her to safety during an explosion. He's an aloof man who doesn't like to get too close to people, and has little time to form attachments to women. Violet is a widow who did not have a happy marriage, and her experience has led her to have zero interest in romance or men in general. Despite that, from the moment their bodies touch as he tackles her, they're both feeling an overblown animal attraction that they can barely contain. It doesn't really seem in character for either of them to be so overcome by the sight and feel of each other's physical appearance. Honestly it would feel more organic if they grew attached to one another reluctantly rather than just their hormones. Based on their personality types, they would more likely need to gradually form an emotional attachment as they fight their feelings.

Arthur had a typical bodyguard conflict-not wanting to get emotionally attached because it would distract him from protecting her. We would be told that he feels that he needs to keep things purely professional, then he would turn around in the next breath and passionately kiss her without a second thought. Are we to believe then, that the mysterious mistake from his past that made him fail to protect his client would be so easily forgotten so many times? I liked that he accepted her differences. In fact, he found her to be attractive because of those differences, not despite them. I really wasn't feeling much for these two as a couple though because there was so much going on that it detracted from what should have been the main focus. Everything from the mystery, to the romance, to the character development felt half-hearted instead of equally balanced.

I kept pushing through because I was hoping that if I read long enough that I would get invested in the storyline. After getting to 65%, I was still feeling emotionless about what happened to the couple and forcing myself through it. Some books you just can't click with and I'm going ahead and admitting defeat. Many others will not have the same issues, so don't just take my word for it.

3.5 Stars

A Lady’s Formula For Love is the debut novel by Elizabeth Everett. It takes place in London, 1842.

Lady Greycliff, Violet Hughes, is considered to be eccentric by London society. She tried to fit in, to be a proper Lady, to be a proper hostess, to please her husband. It was too big a challenge for her as she is more science minded and less concerned with fashion or society. When her husband died, she decided to open a lady’s club catering to other like-minded, eccentric ladies of London: Athena’s Retreat. Violet’s stepson greatly respects her abilities and has brought her a special assignment from the government. This work has put her in danger.

Arthur Kneland has known and worked with Lord Greycliff for many years. He is ready to retire but has agreed to help Lord Greycliff with one last job, to act has bodyguard for Violet Hughes. He comes to her rescue upon his first meeting with her. While he expects the job to be dangerous at times, he does not expect, nor want, to put his heart on the line.

The primary story line is well thought out. However, there are several problems with this book. While I like the personalities of the characters, the author overwhelms the reader with the number of characters. By chapter five there are sixteen recurrent players; many come with titles or nicknames. I found it difficult to keep up with the connections between characters. The primary characters of Violet and Arthur are given relatable characteristics and goals. I found them, and the situations they find themselves in, to be quite enjoyable. The author does a good job of giving the reader their background information and telling their stories.

A second issue I had with this story is that where the language used seems appropriate for the times it becomes flowery. If I tried to read this book at night, it put me to sleep. The love story evolves naturally but quickly. Arthur initially fights his desires for Violet, he thinks he can stick to physical passion without emotional involvement. I think the author did a good job of advancing this part of the story. The love scenes build in physicality and intensity and are quite descriptive.

Overall, if you can get past the flowery language and overabundance of characters you might enjoy it.

~ Andrea

A nice set of main characters and surrounding characters drive forward this debut novel.. Author Elizabeth Everett does an excellent job of showing the constant struggle of women in Victorian England through her heroine Violet and society of scientifically minded women. They are trying to find their identities in a world that allows them few to no rights, holds them to impossibly high standards, while trying to tear them down. Violet gets to show her many sides and hero Arthur learns from her how to forgive himself for past mistakes. Together they have great chemistry and the scenes with the two of them push the plot forward. Some of the plot was a bit clunky and needed work, especially surrounding the formula itself, and the angst of why Violet and Arthur couldn’t be together was a bit overdone for me, but overall a decent, well written story with plenty of plot twists and humor.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Thank you so much to Berkley and Netgalley for a copy of A Lady’s Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett in exchange for an honest review.
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This was a fun read! A secret society in London for female scientists? Yes please ! This historical romance was quick to read and I quickly felt for Lady Violet Hughes. She creates a society for women who want to learn and experiment, something that was not necessarily allowed or encouraged during this time period. After Violet agrees to take on a confidential scientific mission for the Crown someone begins targeting the society, and Violet. Arthur Kneland is hired to be her protection agent, a body guard against those that may want to stop Violet’s discoveries.
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I loved the focus on females in STEM and the themes of found family, friendship and female suffrage. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and that a conflict was resolved a bit too quickly. This one was steamier than I was expecting but I did enjoy the romance! I loved that Arthur saw Violet as the brilliant woman that she was and that he was supportive.
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A Lady’s Formula for Love is available today! Pick this one up for a fun historical romance!
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Content: targeted violence, death of sibling and parent due to illness (discussed in memories), discussion of holding power over women (father over daughter, husband over wife).

What to say about this book? I have been going back and forth about what to say without any real concrete thoughts on how it made me feel. On one hand I liked it, but on the other I felt that there was something missing that I couldn't quite put my finger on. With the re-emergence of the popularity of the historical romance sub-genre in the past couple years thanks to books like Bringing Down the Duke and the popularity of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, there is a serious drive to find more period pieces in the romance genre and A Lady's Formula for Love is sure to be a favorite for many readers.

This fiercely, feminist romance follows the story of Violet and Arthur. Violet is a widow whom has started a secret society of female scientists that have to work clandestinely for fear of being ruined by society. When threats and fear that Violet will become harmed due to the secret mission she is working on for the British government, Arthur is asked to come in and protect her. As a trained counter assassin, Arthur takes on this final mission before hopefully retiring to Scotland to live a secluded, quiet life. However the more time he spends with Violet and the rest of the female scientists and members of Violet's staff, the more that quiet life in the Highlands no longer holds the same appeal.

Overall one of the biggest positives I can take away is how throughly delightful the characters were in this book. The inclusion of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ characters was a very refreshing to see in a romance book. The characters in this book are smart, witty, fierce, and headstrong. They know what they want and they go after it, despite what society says is acceptable or not. The characters are what kept me reading this book and will continue to bring me back to this series. I must learn more about their stories and their backgrounds and secretly I am hoping that Henry will get his own book. In general what I found lacking was I wanted more structure from the plot and the writing style about how the mystery in the story unfolded did not appeal to me. I think the storyline could have used more details and more structure to make it flow better. There were too many times that something happened in the book and the timeline jumped ahead a couple of days later without mention of what happened in between or the details of how events unfolded. I think if there had been more attention to the details of the plot, I would have been able to connect with the story better.

Despite the struggle to connect with the story entirely, I did enjoy the book and I felt that it was a very solid debut. I would probably rate it at about a 3.5/5 but I will round up to a 4/5 because I will be reading this book again and continuing with the series. Elizabeth Everett is a very promising new voice in the romance world and I cannot wait to see what happens with the rest of the series and how she continues to grow as an author.

Thank you again to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the author's debut book, and I enjoyed it so much!

Violet Hughes, Lady Greycliff, has been hiding her true self for years. She's a brilliant scientist, and a passionate woman, who was stifled, in big ways and small, by her much older husband. This happened for years, before his death. Now, as a widow, she has more freedom, though society still views her as a strange bird. She's used her wealth to create a lady's club, which is cover for a giant laboratory where other women can pursue their own scientific interests safely, and secretly. But, when she takes on a secret project for the Crown, by request from her stepson, she finds herself in danger, and in need of a bodyguard.

Arthur Kneland has been an agent of the Crown for over 20 years, working as a counter-assassin, protecting people, good and bad, from threats to their lives. He's recently retired, and back in England for the first time in 2 decades. As a favor to his old friend Grey, he takes a contract job protecting Grey's stepmother. But, he has no idea how difficult the assignment will be, when he's drawn to Lady Violet, like he's been to no one before.

Violet and Arthur had sparkling chemistry, and I adored their connection. There were so many societal limitations on their relationship, in addition to all the separate issues they each brought to the fold. They were both lacking in personal confidence in many ways, as opposed to their strong confidence in their chosen professional endeavors. It was fascinating to watch them come to grips with their individual worth, and how they could be worthy of each other as well. I loved their blossoming feelings, and how that made them bolder in certain situations.

There were some fascinating and fantastic side characters in the story, including many servants in Violet's home, her fellow lady scientists, especially her friends Phoebe & Letty, her stepson Grey, and her old family friend Earl Grantham. They each added greatly to the story, and their differing relationships with Violet helped inform a lot about her personality. In a way, Arthur's lack of people in his life informed you of his character as well.

There was a mystery/suspense subplot here about Violet's work for the Crown, and how someone was after her and wanted to halt her work. That kept you guessing until the very end about who all was involved, and why. I appreciated the way that plot added to Violet and Arthur's connection, as he felt responsible for her safety constantly, but at the same time was unwillingly distracted by his growing feelings for her.

I really enjoyed this book, and I would gladly recommend it! I'm curious who will be the star of book 2. I can't wait to find out!

I was lucky enough to go receive an early copy from @berkleyromance and @netgalley. I finished it today - which also has to be the Pub Date!

I am determined to start reading more regency/historical romance books because I am seeing them everywhere. (I blame Bridgerton.) I picked this one up yesterday because I was influenced by @_emthebooknerd_ ! Typically regency books start off slow to me, but I got right into this one.

Lady Violet is a widow who has founded a secret society for women scientists. After she is tasked with an important mission, suspicious things start happening - an explosion, a break-in, etc - and her stepson hires a bodyguard. I liked Violet a lot (and her fellow scientists), and I thought focusing on women and science in the 1800s was a super interesting twist. It was pretty steamy, and our hero, Arthur, was a brooding bodyguard of sorts. If you like regency, you’ll love this!

Delightful historical romance, that will make your day a bit brighter.

Lady Violet is keeping secrets. First, she founded a clandestine sanctuary for England's most brilliant female scientists. Second, she is using her genius on a confidential mission for the Crown. But the biggest secret of all? Her feelings for protection officer Arthur Kneland.

Solitary and reserved, Arthur learned the hard way to put duty first. But the more time he spends in the company of Violet and the eccentric club members, the more his best intentions go up in flames. Literally.

When a shadowy threat infiltrates Violet's laboratories, endangering her life and her work, scientist and bodyguard will find all their theories put to the test--and learn that the most important discoveries are those of the heart.

A great start to a series I want to keep reading.

ℝ𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝔻𝕒𝕪 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Lady’s Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett
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Violet is the founder of a clandestine sanctuary for England's most brilliant female scientist. After several attempt on her life, the son of her dead husband hires a protection officer: An handsome and stern Scottish bodyguard. Arthur has learn in the hardest way that duty should always come first. After returning from a self-imposed exile to the ghastly Americas, Arthur finds it harder ignore his rising care for the eccentric Lady Violet and her club of gifted scientists.
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This was a wonderful read! The characters were so well crafted and their growth was wonderfully done. I loved how they both couldn't ignore their desire and feelings for each other, even if they tried, even if it would have been easier not to feel this way. Their maturity transpired so well in their characters, a certain kind of vulnerability that we don't often see in romance, but that was so beautifully done in this story. The steamy scenes in this one were so beautifully done, especially that first one, both of them so in-tune with each other, truly incredible.
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Steam Level 🔥 3.5 More than one very descriptive sex scene.
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Thank you to @elizabetheverettauthor @berkleypub and @netgalley for the free e-arc! As always all opinions are honest and my own.
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Bodyguard romance meets Secret Society of Lady Scientists in this 19th-century set novel.

Lady Violet opened up one of the most elusive secret society in all of London, a safe haven for lady scientists to explore their work unbothered by society's limits thrown upon them. In her society, they can explore and create new inventions as they please, as long as they don't burn the place down.... well, she will support them if they do so. For years Violet was pigeonholed into submission (by way of being a hostess and abandoning her wonder) by her late husband and wishes for women to explore their intellect. When Violet's latest design is discovering an antidote to a new weapon fashioned by the Crown's enemy, her stepson hires bodyguard Arthur Kneeland.

Kneeland's past continues to haunt him for the last twenty years, and he's hesitant to start caring for his charges again until he meets Violet and her band of scientists.

What I loved most about this book was its romance elements mixed with feminism. The women within the pages of the book don't want to be the property of the men that rule their lives, they want a room of their own, just as Violet has provided to them.

Thank you Elizabeth Evertt, NetGalley, and Berkley Publishing for sharing this stellar arc with me in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars, rounded up. I'm really enjoying what feels like a surge in historical romance featuring smart, women in STEM characters and the like. This was steamy, witty, and smart. It's been set up for a series well, with lots of interesting characters supporting the main couple in this one.

After years trapped in a loveless marriage, where her brilliance was left to molder, Violet Hughes, the widowed Viscountess Greycliff is finally free to pursue her dreams and her scientific theories. But she was not content to just follow her dream, she also created a social club for ladies; Athena’s Retreat, a place where other women could gather and conduct their research. Violet is a chemist and often does work for the crown, so when her step-son, William Hughes, the new Viscount Greycliff “Grey” requested her help, she freely and eagerly accepts an assignment to find an antidote for a chemical weapon that was used by the illegal workers’ organization known as Omnium Democratia – a weapon that killed a constable. The assignment is dangerous as the members of Omnium will stop at nothing to prevent Violet from succeeding.

When Grey is called out of town, he hires Arthur Kneland, a retired counter-assassin for the crown, to protect Violet. A job that promises to be anything but boring when a bomb is detonated the very first night they meet! Violet and Arthur are instantly attracted to each other, but both have their reasons for trying to ignore the attraction. But soon even their best intentions are not enough to keep them apart, something that Arthur berates himself for when he believes he failed her after another attack is made. For her part, Violet has finally found a man that makes her feel beautiful and encourages her scientific pursuits – a man she isn’t sure she can let walk away. But before they can consider a future, they must first stop the villain before anyone else is killed!

This debut effort by Ms. Everett was good and I enjoyed the mystery aspect, but the plot was a bit hectic and there were A LOT of characters to keep track of, not to mention the author’s writing style was a bit pleonastic and she leans toward a more sesquipedalian vocabulary – I am not sure if that is due to the nature of the text, which was largely scientific or if that is her normal style, either way, it was distracting and made the book easy to put down. I was also a bit disappointed by the ending, I felt that the villain got off too easily – seriously, someone died and I don’t think their “punishment” fit the crime and I would have liked an epilogue since the book ends a bit abruptly. Those issues aside, I really liked Violet and Arthur, I thought they were both wonderful characters with painful pasts that made them who they are today and I loved watching them bring out the best in each other and seeing them grow and forgive. So for me, this book was not necessarily a “keeper” but for a debut, it was pretty good and I would read the next book by this author to see if her style smooths out a bit.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions are my own *

This book was so much fun! A secret society of lady scientists in Victorian England is everything I've ever wanted and more! Violet was so intelligent and sweet, I loved her character and Arthur was so real feeling. He wasn't an over the top can do anything hero that doesn't seem realistic which you often see in bodyguard romances. The twist at the end actually surprised me which doesn't happen often. I will definitely be picking up the second book.

I loved every second of reading this book, honestly couldn't put it down. It was just the kind of entertaining read I needed.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for my complimentary e-ARC.

Elizabeth Everett’s debut romance, A Lady’s Formula for Love, was so much fun to read. Ever since I watched The Bodyguard with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston as a teenager, I have been a sucker for a bodyguard romance, and Everett delivers the goods.

Lady Violet Hughes is not your ordinary widow. A genius in her own right, she has created a secret society of female scientists and thinkers and provided them a safe space for their intellectual pursuits. She has also been tasked with a confidential and time-sensitive assignment from the Crown.

Due to the nature of her assignment, her son-in-law hires Arthur Kneland as her protection officer, and considering that her laboratory is bombed, infiltrated, and set aflame all in quick succession, she can use all the protection she can get.

Sparks fly between the unconventional lady and her reserved protector. I honestly loved their dynamic so much. She saw through his walls to his heart and showed him how to forgive himself. He freed her to love and accept herself, finally silencing the demeaning voice of her late husband. Their love was palpable and real. I loved their happily ever after because it felt so well-earned.

TL; DR: a super smart widow and her bodyguard get cozy with off the charts chemistry.

I can’t say enough good things about A Lady’s Formula For Love. I just love it so much.

'A Lady's Formula' mashes the 'cozy mystery' and 'historical romance' genres with a broad cast of smart, determined, scientific women. Everett is clearly setting up for a series as she gives background and crossover subplots for several of the characters in the novel.
Violet & Arthur are the Victorian-era Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner. If manipulating chemical compounds was singing "And I will always love you," Violet was singing to Arthur from the first moment he tackled her in an effort to (ahem) protect her from an explosion.
This widow and her ready-to-retire bodyguard are hot. The mystery is great.
Overall, a fun read. Great for those that are into Evie Dunmore's series (League of Extraordinary Women).
Thanks for the ARC!

Widowed Lady Violet Hughes is on a top secret mission for the Crown. But as with all top secret missions, her life may very well be in danger. Soon Violet is under the protection of bodyguard Arthur Kneland.

Arthur takes his duties very seriously. Rule #1 for Arthur is to never get too close to the person he is supposed to be protecting. The growing attraction between Arthur and Violet has him concerned. Violet's life is potentially in danger and Arthur needs to keep a clear head and his wits about him if he is to protect her. Will his sense of duty prevent Arthur and Violet from becoming more than a working relationship?

I loved A Lady's Formula for Love! This book had the perfect amount of humor, mystery and such a sweet and sexy romance between Arthur and Violet. I will admit that I haven't read a lot of bodyguard romances, but...sigh, this one was so good.

Grumpy + sunshine gets me every time and Arthur was such a grump (but I still loved him). I loved his dry wit, but also how much love he has to give. If Arthur is grumpy then Violet is definitely the epitome of sunshine. Not only does she have an amazing refuge for women scientists to reside in, but she loves them all equally. She is smart and witty, but is fighting her own doubts and insecurities. These two together brought out the best in one another and their romance was equally swoony.

Although A Lady's Formula for Love was my first book by Elizabeth Everett, I already can't wait for the next book in the series to come out! Pick up A Lady's Formula for Love if your'e looking for a romance featuring women in STEM, a bit of mystery and a swoony, steamy romance.

A solid and enjoyable debut from Elizabeth Everett, A Lady's Formula for Love gives us appealing main characters and a believable love story. Violet is a brilliant, socially awkward chemist who has spent years suppressing her intelligence and emotions in an attempt to please her (now-deceased) husband and, by extension, society. Since her husband's death she has founded a women's "social club" - actually a front for a scientific society that allows women to do their own research, and also provides some financial resources for them (Violet provides the space and much of the materials).

Although the society is secret, Viola's step-son knows about her research, and uses her as a resource for the government. Since starting her experiments, she (and the Athena Society) have come under attack. Enter Arthur, a bodyguard hired to protect Violet and her investigations. He's experienced, intelligent, and will literally throw himself between his charges and danger - and he does so when they meet.

The development of their relationship is the highlight of the book. Violet slowly learns that she does not have to change herself for a man, and Arthur begins to open up to the idea that no man is an island. In fact, both main characters must accept the value of their own emotions. The only down side in the book is the resolution of the mystery. We felt that the mystery itself was not well-developed, making the ending more of a head-scratcher than a twist. (We were also pretty firmly on Arthur's side when it came to the consequences faced by the villain...). All in all, though, we loved the setup and will definitely be checking out more from Everett.

I rediscovered my love for historical romance back in December when I decided to take a break from review copies and went back to re-reading some of my comfort reads. I'm not sure what it is about this particular subgenre that draws to me but some of my all-time favorite novels are historical romances. So I came into the new year excited about the prospect of reading new historical romances, especially debuts. One such book I was looking forward to was A Lady's Formula for Love!

Set in Victorian London, the book focuses on Lady Violet, a young widow who has founded a secret society for women who wish to pursue scientific endeavors. This secret club of hers is not only a gathering for women of various scientific interests and backgrounds but also holds laboratories of all kinds. As a STEM girl who spent quite a bit of time in labs, this delighted me. Though several women significant roles in the progress of science back in the day, they were significant barriers to their progress, namely the patriarchy. I haven't read many historical books with heroines who are actively practicing science so I was excited about the prospect here. Violet was the perfect heroine to open up this series. She was this eccentric, witty, and highly intelligent woman who was clearly passionate about the work she was doing. Ofen, she would disregard her own safety, but it was clear that this scientific society of hers was her priority. It's always fun for me to read about characters who get totally nerdy about science, so I really enjoyed being inside Violet's head. Also, Violet was just plain likable, you know? She was genuinely kind to others and saw the good in people, so it was impossible not to like her as a protagonist.

When it appears that Violet's life is in danger, her stepson hires Arthur, to be a bodyguard. Undeniably, sparks fly between the two as they forced to interact with each other. You all know how much I love a stoic, grumpy hero. Even better when they are broody, intense, and protective Scottish bodyguards. And Arthur is all of that. He has his reasons for being a rather solemn character, all stemming from the childhood trauma of having lost his family at a young age. He left Scotland so he could throw himself into work, but it was clear that he was still battling with his grief and guilt over the loss of his family. I loved watching Arthur trying to figure out the women in the scientific society. He was baffled by them and their love for explosion-inducing experiments, but he quickly grew attached to them and was never judgemental.

As Arthur and Violet are brought into each other's circles, he tried his best to resist his attraction to her. After all, he was meant to be protecting and guarding her life. The chemistry between the two was hard to ignore, however. The romantic elements in A Lady's Formula for Love worked for me. There was a sweetness underlying the physical heat between the two. They were so gentle and soft around each other, but also brought all the steam in the bedroom scenes - exactly how I like my romances in books!

A Lady's Formula for Love also had an underlying mystery thread that gave the book a sense of danger - as I mentioned, someone is trying to kill Violet and steal her work. I was left surprised and quite frankly, a little heartbroken, by the revelation of who was behind it all. I'm curious to see how Elizabeth Everett will handle this character in the future because it was definitely an interesting choice and their motives made sense. My only minor complaint about A Lady's Formula for Love would be that I initially had a hard time keeping track of the secondary cast. There were quite a few of them and my brain isn't always good with names. However, it didn't affect my enjoyment of the overall romantic arc and by the end, I did have a good grasp of the entire cast.

I had a great time reading this fun romance debut and I'm looking forward to reading more from this series. If you're keen to try a new historical romance author, I'd encourage you to pick up A Lady's Formula for Love.

Violet has created London's first social club for ladies. There is a secret club within the club where ladies can work on scientific discoveries. Violet's stepson, Grey, has asked her to help with a project for the government. This has put her in danger, so Grey hired Arthur to be her bodyguard.

Violet and Arthur instantly are attracted to each other, but he knows he should not be distracted by her while on the job. He is pretty adamant about it due to some things that have happened in his past. So every time that they get close, he pulls away and regrets getting distracted.

The middle part of the book started to drag for me a little bit, but the romance in the last third of the book was so sweet! They were both in love, but were fighting it for different reasons. I loved getting to see each of their thoughts as they were falling in love.

4 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.