A thrilling new voice in historical romance, perfect for fans of Adriana Herrera and Evie Dunmore!

Ana Mara and her sisters have been sent to London to escape the French occupation of Mexico, instructed to keep their true identities as family members of top Mexican officials a secret. London society isn't eager to accept the three young women - nor is it eager to accept Gideon Fox, an up-and-coming Black MP working to abolish the slave trade. Ana and Gideon can't seem to stop running into each other at all sorts of events, and a tender understanding develops between the two. When Ana's background is revealed and she's put into danger, a marriage to Gideon is the only thing that can keep her safe. Will the two find more in common than their politics?

I was really looking forward to this debut, and I think what didn't work for me were really things that didn't work for <i>me</i> - I really prefer a romance where the love interests spend a lot more time on the page together than Ana and Gideon do, which was a big downside for me. I also love love love a marriage of convenience, and this one doesn't start until like 65% of the way into the book! I feel like you could have flip-flopped them getting to know each other and the marriage and had just as sweet of an arc to their relationship. 

I'm loving the setup for the second book, though, and will absolutely be reading and recommending more from De La Rosa. I can't wait!

Thank you Berkley and Edelweiss for the ARC!