About the Book:
Title: Accidentally His
Author: Sabrina Jeffries
Series: Designing Debutantes #3
Page Length: 352
Publication Date: Jan. 23, 2024
Publisher: Zebra
Synopsis: With a fresh new hook for readers of Regency romance by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries returns to the Dazzling Debutantes series featuring a trio of ladies who defy social constraints by starting a business as party planners to the ton. The creative force behind London’s most dazzling events, these young women know plenty about fashion, food, and the perfect setting—but there is always more to learn about love…
As a viscount’s heir, Rafe Wolfford is obligated to take a wife someday. But she must be the right sort of wife—not too independent, and not inclined to delve into his escapades as a spy. The forthright, perceptive Lady Verity is altogether the wrong choice. But Rafe’s courtship is merely a ruse to discover whether Verity or anyone else associated with Elegant Occasions is leaking crucial information to the French. That mission is all that
matters—until fate, and desire, intervene.
After enduring one disastrous engagement, Verity won’t easily open her heart again, preferring to devote herself to Elegant Occasions. Rafe is charming, handsome, and kisses like the very devil, but she knows he’s harboring secrets. Still, when her ex-fiancé tries to ruin her reputation, Rafe offers his hand. For the sake of her family and business, Verity has little choice but to accept. Yet turning this arrangement into a true marriage will require daring and trust—which neither will embrace easily, making surrender all the sweeter . . .
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My Review:
Accidentally His is an entertaining and romantic conclusion to the Designing Debutantes series. I was looking forward to reading Verity’s story from the first book when Verity was one of the only ones who noticed a mysterious figure who frequented their gatherings. In the book, we learn who this enigmatic man is and the reasons for his secrecy.
Verity’s story feels a bit different from her sisters, which I liked. The sisters are all so different, so it makes sense that their stories and romances would be too. Accidentally His has more danger and suspense, and the stakes are higher as Rafe works to uncover threats to the country.
The story didn’t focus too much on the Elegant Occasions, which disappointed me a little. I love that these sisters built a thriving and successful business, and it was at the forefront of the first two stories, so it surprised me that it didn’t have as big a role in Verity’s story.
Of course, for me, the highlight of the story is the swoon-worthy romance between Verity and Rafe. They have a ton of chemistry, but their road to happiness is marred by secrets that Rafe fears will ruin their growing feelings for each other. I enjoyed seeing how they slowly opened up to each other and learned to trust each other. Considering their backgrounds and experiences with family and country, this is no easy feat.
Overall, I thought this was a fun conclusion to the story, and though it’s the third in the trilogy, it could be read as a stand-alone. That being said, I love that the main characters from the first two books have secondary roles in this one. It highlights the overarching themes of sisterhood and taking a chance on love.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
Rating:
Favorite Parts:
- The romance.
- The intrigue.
- The sisters.
