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In every life there is a turning point.
A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer–the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
But that was then… Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love… until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets…
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This took me forever to get through and I was not a fan of either character or their story.
Time to reset the “books since last sexual assault” timer! It's not as clear cut as in the first book, but it's very uncomfortable and I'd say it crosses the line. I believe this is the first book with the main couple having premarital sex.
The book starts out strong emotionally. Fran is married, his brother is attracted to her, and then husband dies and they both struggle with survivor's guilt. She deals with it, he runs away with it. And then Michael drops that part of his character because he wants to bang.