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Miss Katherine Danvers is a desperate wallflower. Her family is on the brink of financial ruin, and it is up her to save her mother and sisters from a life of indignities. So she transforms herself into the incomparable Kitty Danvers, the fiancée of the enigmatic and reclusive Alexander Masters, Duke of Thornton—once dubbed the mad, bad, and dangerous catch of the Season.

Ten years ago, society and the woman Alexander Masters loved called him a monster, after a tragic accident left him scarred and confined to a wheelchair. His heart exists in cold, lonely exile, until he learns he has a fiancée—a deceptive, clever, and utterly intriguing woman he's never met. Miss Danvers will now learn the consequences of engaging herself to the beast, for Alexander is determined to make her his. Soon, they are involved in a chase, a clash of wills, and though he once vowed to never love again, he burns for the enchanting Miss Danvers. And denying his heart may cost him an exquisite love that happens only once in a lifetime.

Chapter 1-4: (view spoiler)[Why am I loving this already - they haven't even met yet!!! I can't wait for them to continue the charade together. Alexander's reaction to learning of Kitty's fake engagement announcement was so very peculiar and it definitely surprised me. I thought he would be angry or atleast grumpy about it but the pure curriosity from him astonished me completely. I am literally screaming rn! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 5-8: (view spoiler)[Even though they have agreed on just friendship between the two, the chemistry between them is explicable and I am getting so desperate to see some action between the two. I am also glad that Kitty's mom didn't agree to send her to Scotland just because Alexander has a fortune but she really does want Kitty to be happy. I was terrified for a moment there that something might happen to the duke but all turned out well (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 9-13: (view spoiler)[I know Alexander "healing" because of Kitty is a bit too much but I still can't help it, I am loving their interactions together and I wish their time together at the cottage had never ended. It was so very sweet and romantic. I am impatient to see more of their scenes together, the passion they share is absolutely amazing! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 14-20: (view spoiler)[Everything was proceeding so well and the scene in the conservatory was good beyond my expectations but then the spasms came at literally the worst possible time. I can understand why Alexander sent Kitty away, he is truly miserable without her but he did not want to see her unhappy, I just wish he had stopped and asked her what would make her the happiest. I am excited to find out how he manages to win her back (hide spoiler)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[The small notes Alexander sent were the most delectable but I wish he had been the one doing the pursuing by coming to London. Alas I don't think his health permitted him to make the journey. I quite liked Kitty's bold moves in these chapters and the way she surprised Alexander at the castle was absolutely marvellous. The HEA as usual made me quite content, I am a sucker for those (hide spoiler)]

Starting this one this week.