Doxy for the Ton is the seventh book in the Misfits of the Ton series. This is the fourth book of the series I have read. It can be a stand-alone read.

Mimi La Fleur has been forced by the circumstances of others to survive in ways others look as beneath them. Her parents and brother died long ago. With nowhere to turn, she found a man to care for her and became his mistress. On the day she was to marry him, she learns he has died and is faced with his despicable son who throws her out in the street, pregnant. she vows never to trust a man to care for her again. She turns to the only thing that will allow her to survive, sell her body.

One evening she comes upon a wealthy man being attacked and unable to defend himself due to being drunk. She manages to rescue him and takes him home and cares for him.

Alexander Ffortescue, fifth Duke of Sawbridge, causes the death of his best friend in an accident. As a result, he is shunned and ridiculed by all. He finds an unlikely ally in a doxy, where he finds comfort. Alexander will discover Mimi, is more than she appears. But will he see the truth and live up to the potential that Mimi inspires in him.

This story is very different from your typical Historical Romance. The writing is also different and superb as it sets the stage in the very first paragraph. It drew me in with its descriptive beginning which continued throughout the entire book. I was instantly reminded of another author who also wonderfully crafted her prose. The character of Mimi is strong because of all she has experienced. Alexander is your typical arrogant duke who knows nothing of life, not even how to dress himself thanks to the servants who cater to his every whim. Certainly nothing to be proud of as he soon is humbled to discover.

This is a wonderful story. It makes you feel their pain. At times it is dark, but you can't help but root for the couple to find their way to one another. I highly recommend it.

Alexander is tortured by the death of his good friend. When he sees Mimi, he offers her a fortune to spend six months as his mistress. He gets more than he bargains for when he falls in love with her. Mimi tries to deny her love and just hopes to retire from this life. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.