Ruark falls in love with his best friend’s sister but is unsure it will last. Cassandra is unsure she is in love with Ruark. Both fight the inevitable. I received an ARC from NatGalley and Zealous Quill Press for my honest review

I've enjoyed all of the Phoenix Club books but this one is my favorite so far. I love an Underdog story. It's so fun to see how they turn around peoples thinking of them. If they don't then most don't care. Rurak is an Earl, so I'm still a little confused by Cassandra's father.

Truth be told, I wasn’t in a historical romance mood. BUT. Ever since reading Improper (book one in The Phoenix Club series), I have been impatiently waiting for Cassandra and Ruark’s (Earl of Wexford) story. Needless to say that when I saw the opportunity to read it before its release date (October 19th), my impatient self jumped on the occasion. How could I not? I abandoned all my other plans for the day and spent it reading Intolerable. Do I regret it? Absolutely not. I LOVED THIS BOOK.

There is something about Darcy Burke’s writing that I just adore. Her writing style is amazing in its simplicity. It’s so easy to get lost in her stories, which are entertaining, fun, and absolutely irresistible, and to forget everything else… Not only was the romance in this one delicious (and I will go back to this point) but one thing I love in this series so far are the secondary characters. Darcy Burke knows how to make them interesting and knows how to make you care for them, which I feel is not so easy to do. From beginning to finish, Intolerable was awesome and it met all my expectations & more! Cass and Ruark had a sizzling chemistry and the angst! It was so good, I melted and turned into a puddle. Seriously, this book made me go from one emotion to another in a matter of seconds, and I loved it. On top of that, the tropes in this book were some of my favorites—best friend’s little sister? Yes, please.

Overall, Intolerable is my favorite book in the series so far, and Darcy Burke keeps making me want more, which means that I’m really excited for Indecent (coming next year)!

Lady Cassandra Westbrook can’t forget the incident between her and Wexford, and she’s having a devil of a time focusing on finding a husband. The fact that her father intimidates every gentleman has made her quest intolerable, and her two brothers who could help are proving completely worthless. But if she doesn’t settle on someone, her father will arrange an “acceptable” marriage by the end of the Season.

Finally, Cassandra has a chance at courtship, but, frustratingly, it’s not with the impulsive and irresistible Irishman her father detests and she desires. However, when Ruark sees the woman he passionately wants—despite his better judgment—swept into the arms of another man, the prospect of losing her becomes intolerable.

Darcy Burke writes wonderfully romantic historicals. This book is no different. I love both of the characters. They are both headstrong, smart and passionate. A terrific build up to the romance and they have wonderful chemistry together.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an arc.