Rina has such an interesting backstory as the unsuspecting daughter of con artists who travel the country as exiled European royalty, escaping their debts as they go. She has major trust issues, especially with those who are charming and manipulative. Unfortunately for James, his charm is his major asset, and he is tasked with hiring her as the teacher for their fledgling community. He's intrigued by her fire and ice, hiding her insecurities behind her trained composure. I liked how they got to know each other so much better on their wilderness misadventure, and the way Rina learns to stand up for herself and resolve the conflicts she faces.

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Thanks for the arc, I realized I didn't review this one at the time. Won't be leaving a social media review now per didn't finish. I love REgina Scott so I'll for sure look forward to other books by her.