Every moment of this story feels intentional and deep in its revelation of love. Over and over again, Leo and Felicity make sacrifices that show their maturity and deep love for the other. It’s a story of second chances and sacrificing for love. We’ve read romances where people have found each other at the wrong time, and this is more of that. The Aristocrat is simply a story of bad timing. They are opposites in many ways, but they are complete together. She is compassionate, insightful, and a challenge for him. Felicity is the type of heroine perfect for Ward’s Leo. Their meet-cute will make you giggle, and their chemistry is clear from the beginning.
Leo, while a member of the British mid-range royalty, is down-to-earth, kind, and approachable. You will immediately fall in love with them. Felicity (not British but with an incredibly British name) and Leo are, for lack of a better word, quite adorable together. The angst aside, I adored the characters of Ward’s romance. In the words of her handsome, British, stalwart, aristocratic hero, Leo, “he purpose of life is to love with all of your heart and soul.” And this is the reason that The Aristocrat should be on your Kindle/Nook/Kobo/etc. In a world where headlines proffer the worst of our current world (COVID, Afghanistan, Haiti, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.), The Aristocrat reminds you of what really matters, what we should ground our lives in. You should shore up your spirit before entering this book, but you ought not to miss the opportunity of its beauty and its message should angst not be your romance calling card. If you’ve seen any of the promotional material for Penelope Ward’s The Aristocrat, then you’ve been warned that her newest offering is “angsty.” And it is.
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