At his cousin's unexpected death, Kenneth Winterton has become the heir of a legacy he never expected. He is overwhelmed with his new role so decides to change clothes with his valet so he can escape for a few hours on horseback to clear his head. While riding he nearly runs over Rebecca Parker, a widow who now cares for an alcoholic and sometimes violent father. When Kenneth comes to Rebecca's aid by the roadside sparks fly. Kenneth can tell Rebecca is a tradeswoman, so he pretends to be the valet of the new heir to the earldom so he can get to know her better. He knows his deception can't last long, but he can't convince himself to tell her and give up their long walks together. Once the truth does comes out, Kenneth and Rebecca try to deny their mutual attraction. They are from different classes, and there is no way the ton would ever allow an Earl to marry a shopgirl.
As I listened to this short novel I felt like I had read it before. I hadn't, but the idea of a nobleman in disguise is not a new one. In fact there was nothing very original or surprising in the plot at all. Still, it was short and clean and the characters where sympathetic enough. I mostly chose this book because I was waiting for another one I had on hold, and it filled that role admirably. (288p, 2022)
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