Set in 1848, this is the story of Lily Kingsley, who is insecure and believes herself unlovely because she is plump and has attracted few suitors. Her one desire is to experience a kiss before she accepts her spinsterhood, so she writes a worthy gentleman a letter asking him to meet her in a room where she is attending a ball. Little does she realize in the dim light that she has mistaken him for another man.
Throwing herself into his arms and relishing the kiss, they are soon discovered and a scandal ensues. Meantime, the hardened, overbearing businessman decides to marry her. But Lily doesn’t want an ill-tempered fiancé who’s only doing his duty.
But is Jack Hatcher doing his duty or is he falling for Lily?
Nichols writes well and the story quickly comes together as Lily and Hatch spend more and more time together. Soon love grows between them despite obstacles. Secondary characters add to the mix for a well-crafted tale. Not much history to this historical but the setting is realistic and the story enjoyable.
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