THE WOLF
OF MAYFAIR
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Christi Caldwell
RELEASE DATE:
October 22, 2024
PUBLISHER:
Montlake
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781662518164
RATING:
5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://christicaldwell.com/
Lord Anthony Blofield, future Duke of Talbert, has a
reputation as society’s notorious rake with a cold personality. When his
parents leave for the countryside, he relishes his time alone. However, Anthony’s
peace is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious yet unwanted guest. He has no
recourse but to allow her to stay until the snowstorm abates. The freckled-faced
waif intends to chip away at his frozen, dead heart. Will Anthony learn the
truth about Helia’s connection to his passive mother? Or is it all a lie?
Miss Helia Wallace risks the dangers of a snowstorm to seek
out the protection of her godmother. She never expected to encounter the woman’s
sensual yet cynical son. Helia would rather deal with Anthony’s cold apathy
than marry her villainous cousin. She manages to convince the indifferent lord
to allow her to stay until the storm stops. Helia cannot ignore her growing attraction
to the aloof man. Will Anthony be Helia’s unwitting savior? Or will she be
another one of his conquests?
My heart went out to Anthony for everything he endured,
especially from his father. It took me a while to realize he is the marquess
that Lady Alexandra (A SURE DUKE) was betrothed too. This book helped explain
the reasons for his dastardly behavior. The author masterfully redeemed
Anthony. The last redeemable hero that won my heart like Anthony did was
Sebastian St. Vincent from Lisa Kleypas’ DEVIL IN WINTER. What I adore the most
about Anthony is how the author did not change his personality once he fell for
Helia. Instead, she blunted the sharp edges of his disposition.
Helia proves that she is the perfect balance for Anthony.
She counteracts all his flaws, the sunshine to his grumpiness. I like how Helia
is at first afraid of Anthony. Then, as she starts to interact with him, Helia
realizes there is a reason for his churlishness. She understands his aloofness
is a defense mechanism. What I adore the most about Helia is that she is no
beauty by the ton’s strict standards. She accepts her red-hair, freckles, and
waif thin form.
THE WOLF OF MAYFAIR is a standalone historical romance by
Christi Caldwell. This book does tie in with the author’s THE MCQUOIDS OF
MAYFAIR series. The Blofields play a small role in both A SURE DUKE and THE
HEIRESS AT SEA. I am happy that the hated Duke of Talbert finally gets his
comeuppance. I despised his high-handedness in ASD and THAS.
I hope the author plans to give Anthony’s sister a happy-ever-after.
After reading what the duke put Anthony through, I feel she deserves to find
love. Heck, I would cackle in glee if she fell for a McQuoid or one of their
family members! What a coup that would be.
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