Christi Caldwell ends her Wicked Wallflowers series with an unexpected treasure. In The Spitfire, the hero and heroine are a bit older. While Clara Winters has seen a lot of pain and torment in her 30 years, Henry, Earl of Waterson has lead a calm, dutiful life.
They meet by accident when she finds him near dead in the streeets of Seven Dials. She takes him home and cares for his wounds. This is the first he's seen of how the other half lives. After taking care of him she is shocked when a ceast and desist order comes to shut down her soon to be opened Dance Hall and the name of the complainant is the Earl of Waterson.
This strangers, to friends, to lovers, to enemies and finally back to lovers story is happy and sad - sometimes at the same time.Will Henry put aside what he considers his duty for love? Will Clara let someone help her pursue her dream?
Before the Happily Ever After, true evil makes itself known and helps cement the relationship between the two.
I received an advanced copy of this book