A Notorious Countess Confesses is the sixth book in the Pennyroyal Green Series. Evie Duggan went from Covent Garden to courtesan to countess. She has enchanted London society and is accustomed to being who she needs to be in order to survive and look after her family. Suddenly her marriage is over, and scandal forces her to escape to Pennyroyal Green. Evie has vowed never to be at the mercy of any man. Vicar Adam Sylvaine, cousin to the Everseas, is the heart of Pennyroyal Green and has charmed the entire town. His parishioners trust him completely.

This story revolves around Evie trying to fit in with the ladies of Pennyroyal Green. She enlists Adam’s help in making friends. While doing so, Evie quickly realizes flirting will not work with Adam. I love how he encourages her to be herself. Evie is a genuinely kind person and some of my favorite scenes are of her developing friendships with the townspeople, especially the O’Flaherty family.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this story because this was the first book I’ve read with a vicar as the MMC. The romance is so sweet and sensual. As per the norm for this series, Julie Anne Long has created the perfect partner to complement both the hero and heroine.