Mick Trewlove was given to a “baby farmer” moments after his birth by the Duke he assumed to be his father. When he finally gets the chance for revenge - and centers that revenge on the Duke’s heir and the woman, Lady Aslyn Hastings, all of society knows he intends to marry - Mick realizes there’s a lot more to his story. 

As his scheme builds speed, he spends more time with Aslyn and what was a grotesque and humiliating plan becomes a full blown proper and romantic courtship, with a little scandalous behavior, until the secret comes out and boy does it. 

Mick’s deception went on a little too long for me and wrapped up too quickly/neatly for full satisfaction. Ashlyn is, however, a great character! She’s a woman raised by very loving guardians but extremely  isolated and chomping at the bit to see more and be seen. 

Kate Reading is a narration goddess. 

Please check CWs, the secrets behind his parentage are difficult to read.