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@readsbyrachael 🎄 Coffee & Currently Reading ☕️ I am obsessed with A League of Extraordinary Women series by evietheauthor ♥️ #QOTD - what are you currently reading?
@bookquoth “She had thought being in love would be a warm, joyful state of being. Now she found it could also feel like balancing on a ridge in high winds, where she felt breathless and too uncertain where to step or what to say lest it all came crashing down.” 📷 . . I’ve loved every single book in this series—and this one is no exception! evietheauthor is a genius in my opinion. She blends the perfect amount of historical fiction with romuance with women’s rights and it all just WORKS. SO. GOOD. The writing itself is also brilliant and the banter so witty. These are some of my favorite books ever. Yep. 📷 . . Just like Annabelle’s and Lucie’s, I loved reading Hattie’s story. I don’t want to give too much away. We are still in 1880s England. Hattie is trying to find her place in her adult life, figuring out her painting career as well as still fighting for the suffragists. She is unexpectedly, essentially forced into a union with a brooding Scotsman, Lucian, with a questionable past, who seems to have ulterior motives. Early on they venture to Scotland to check up on one of his investments—a mining town—and there we learn about both their minds, their hearts, their pasts, & their life ambitions. Do they remotely have a chance at making this work and last, or was it doomed from the start? 📷 . . I loved the depth that this novel had in its two main characters. This one might have been a little bit slower of a burn and plot than the others, but I didn’t mind at all. It’s worth the build up. And there’s even some suspense! Just read these books, okay? Okay. 📷 . . Also, anyone else have the hots for Lucian? 😍🔥🙋🏻♀️
Portrait of a Scotsman - (League of Extraordinary Women) by Evie Dunmore (Paperback)
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- The Instant USA Today Bestseller!
- About the Author: Evie Dunmore wrote her USA Today bestselling series inspired by the magical scenery of Oxford and her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian.
- 432 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
- Series Name: League of Extraordinary Women
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"Going toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do? London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life: 1. Acclaim as an artist 2. A noble cause 3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentleman Why then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone, whose murky past and ruthless business practices strike fear in the hearts of Britain's peerage? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now she's stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions.... When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie could be the key to finally setting long-harbored political plans in motion. Driven by an old revenge, he has no room for his new wife's apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her. But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything-as long as she is prepared to lose her heart"--Book Synopsis
The Instant USA Today Bestseller! A BuzzFeed Best Romance of 2021!One of Marie Claire's most anticipated romances of 2021!
One of Cosmopolitan's most anticipated fall books of 2021!
"Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary."--Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"This series balances friendship, politics, history, and romance in just the right mix."--U.S. Representative Katie Porter Going toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do? London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life: 1. Acclaim as an artist.
2. A noble cause.
3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentleman. Why then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone, whose murky past and ruthless business practices strike fear in the hearts of Britain's peerage? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now she's stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions.... When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie might be the key to finally setting long-harbored political plans in motion. Driven by an old desire for revenge, he has no room for his new wife's apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her. But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything--as long as she is prepared to lose her heart.
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Praise for Evie Dunmore and Portrait of a Scotsman "With her smart, well-researched stories and wildly appealing characters, Evie Dunmore has a unique ability to write historical romance for the modern reader. Evie Dunmore is my favorite new historical romance author!"--Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author "Portrait of a Scotsman, like all of Evie Dunmore's excellent books, sits squarely at the unique intersection of history, romance, and women's rights... a spot where I could happily stay forever."--Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Remarkably sexy and surprisingly complex...A novel that crackles with tension and pulls on every heartstring: perfection."--Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author
"Anyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar."--Cosmopolitan "Portrait of a Scotsman is a captivating mix of history, romance, and politics that transports readers back in time. Evie Dunmore's gorgeous prose, electric chemistry, witty dialogue, poignant plot, and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel. A stunning read!"--Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author "Dunmore is in a league of her own with these romances! Vivid, magical and with a steam factor that'll make you get up and open a window in your house. An absolute triumph and a joy to read."--Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author "Intelligent and achingly poignant. Dunmore is a genre-defying storyteller."--Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author "Delectably sexy and profoundly romantic at its core. It's sure to delight fans of the series as well as new readers, thanks to Dunmore's trademark mix of historical fiction, British feminist history, and steamy Victorian romance."--Library Journal, starred review "Portrait of a Scotsman crackles with passion, both in the bedroom and when it comes to righting social ills. This is why Evie Dunmore is my favorite historical romance author!"--Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author "Fans of Outlander and Poldark, listen up! Dunmore's Scotsman has it all: a talented heroine who's true to herself, a hero who respects her, and whip-smart social commentary that illuminates a lesser known chapter of English history--all wrapped up in the sexiest possible package."--Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves
About the Author
Evie Dunmore wrote her USA Today bestselling series inspired by the magical scenery of Oxford and her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian. In her civilian life, she is a consultant with a M.Sc. in diplomacy from Oxford. Evie lives in Berlin and pours her fascination with nineteenth-century Britain into her writing.Additional product information and recommendations
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