Heart’s Desire by Wendy LaCapra – Review

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Description:
Lady Clarissa has decided to live life on her terms. After the end of a ten-year betrothal, she wants nothing to do with marriage or the men of the ton. Least of all her friend’s brother, the very charming Lord Markham, or Hearts, as many ladies call the oh-so-handsome earl.

Markham pursues relationships with no ties that bind. Acting the rake leaves everyone satisfied…until he overhears a wager that could lead to Clarissa’s ruin. He can’t help but step in and claim she’s his intended bride.

Clarissa is appalled. She did not need to be saved. Reluctantly, she agrees to the fake courtship, if only to experience what the rakish Markham can offer. But when lust becomes love, Clarissa must make up her own terms and bet it all on Hearts.

Review  

Heart’s Desire is the second book in the Lords of Chance series by author Wendy LaCapra.  It’s the story of Percival Stanley, the fifth Earl of Markham and Lady Clarissa Laithe, sister to Lord Rayne (a former friend of Percival’s).

Author LaCapra has woven a deep and enlightening story of perceptions. All people have perceptions of what their actions are, sometimes true and sometimes not as noble as they thought. Sometimes, situations are not what we thought, only what we perceived. All these things, especially in the society of the time period, are put together in very interesting and unique ways to bring the reader a rich experience and a very fun read.

I don’t want to spoil the story for anyone, so read the description to get the basic idea of the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the way it was presented. I think you’ll find it a wonderful read, full of fun, doubts and excitement.

Reviewed by Georgianna

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