Book Summary (Goodreads): Lady Miranda Hawthorne acts every inch the lady, but inside she longs to be bold and carefree. Entering her fourth Season and approaching spinsterhood in the eyes of society, she pours her innermost feelings out not in a diary but in letters to her brother's old school friend, a duke--with no intention of ever sending these private thoughts to a man she's heard stories about but never met. Meanwhile, she also finds herself intrigued by Marcus, her brother's new valet, and although she may wish to break free of the strictures that bind her, falling in love with a servant is more of a rebellion than she planned.
When Marcus accidentally discovers and mails one of the letters to her unwitting confidant, Miranda is beyond mortified. And even more shocked when the duke returns her note with one of his own that initiates a courtship-by-mail. Insecurity about her lack of suitors shifts into confusion at her growing feelings for two men--one she's never met but whose words deeply resonate with her heart, and one she has come to depend on but whose behavior is more and more suspicious. When it becomes apparent state secrets are at risk and Marcus is right in the thick of the conflict, one thing is certain: Miranda's heart is far from all that's at risk for the Hawthornes and those they love.
My thoughts... This is the first novel of Kristi Ann Hunter's that I've read, and from the book description I was eager to try it out. I was intrigued by the idea of a girl writing letters like this...to someone she knew was real but had never actually met. I enjoyed the journey Lady Miranda went on.
It's hard to say a lot about the plot without giving anything away, but I will say that I loved the way this story had a little bit of everything in it! You have a little bit of mystery, humor, and of course, some clean romance. It also had the upstairs/downstairs aspect as Miranda found herself drawn to her brother's valet. The pace was great....never a dull moment. I would definitely recommend this new author!
**I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
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