Bookshop Cinderella by Laura Lee Guhrke Series: Scandal at the Savoy #1
Published by Forever on June 20, 2023
Pages: 337
Format: ARC
Genres: Historical Romance
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Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will adore this opposites-attract romance featuring a dashing duke, a shy bookshop owner, and a wager that will change their lives forever.
Evie Harlow runs a quaint little bookshop in London, which is the biggest adventure an unmarried woman with no prospects could hope for. Until Maximillian Shaw, Duke of Westbourne, saunters into her shop with a proposition: to win a bet with his friends, he’ll turn her into the diamond of the season. The duke might be devilishly attractive, but Evie has no intention of accepting his ludicrous offer. When disaster strikes her shop, however, she’s left with little choice but to let herself be whisked into his high-society world.
Always happy to help a lady in distress, Max thinks he’s saving Evie from her dull spinster’s life. He’ll help her find a husband and congratulate himself on a job well done. But as shy Evie becomes the shining star he always knew she could be, she somehow steals his heart. And when her reputation is threatened, can Max convince her to choose a glittering, aristocratic life with him over the cozy comfort of her bookshop?
Historical romance meets Pretty Woman in Bookshop Cinderella. The fact that it centers around a strong-minded bookstore owner did my bookish heart good.
Evie is an ordinary spinster who is financially struggling to keep her bookshop afloat. If someone came along and offered to give me a makeover and a lavish two-month vacation—all expenses paid—I would jump at the opportunity. However, Evie is not so easily swayed by Max’s proposal to transform her into the diamond of the season—even if he is a duke with charisma to spare.
I loved seeing Evie overcome her insecurities as she prepares to dazzle at the ball. The banter and the simmering attraction and Max is really enjoyable. I wasn’t mad at the spicy moments either. My one complaint is that there’s all this build-up to the ball and the big bet, and the whole thing is over in just a couple pages. I wanted a chance to savor everyone’s reactions to Evie. Overall, an entertaining read.
Recommended for fans of:
Historical romance
Pretty Woman
Bookworms
I received an early copy to voluntarily read. Opinions are my own.
I think I would jump on that offer, too!
Glad this was a good one for you.
Where can I find someone to offer me a free makeover? LOL
It would be so nice to get one. Sadly, it’s only in books or movies most times.
LOVED this book, it was such a fun solid historical to read and loved their banter, it was so fun. You are right that its a bit rushed in parts. Great review.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it as well.