For a romance book, this was so surprising in a number of positive ways. There doesn't seem to be any of the usual tropes present and it was a very pleasant read. Sophie and Rafe were fantastic characters and did the unexpected. Just when I thought that Sophie would object or withdraw or be horrified, she turned out to be quite the opposite in a way that made her a superb protagonist and thoroughly 'modern' woman of the times. 

Without any spoilers, I assumed that there would be a power play of wickedness or some underhanded plot that a certain character would use to assert dominance. Pleasantly, the story went in a different direction. Just when I thought that certain things were bound to happen, being a romance genre, they didn't and others did. A very fresh perspective and one I greatly valued.

It was beautifully written and I found it quite hard to stop reading once I had started. This is my third read from Emma Orchard and I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed them all!
4.5 stars rounded to 5. Thank you to Netgalley, and Boldwood books for allowing me the chance to read an ARC. All opinions are my own.