Given his past, the feeling of never quite belonging has stuck with him and influences his actions and feelings toward Phoebe. Instead he’s the estate manager for his brother’s lands. West Ravenel, a second son who grew up poor, is not set to inherit a title or land of his own. You’re the center of a star, and the force of gravity keeps pulling me closer, and I don’t give a damn that I’m about to be incinerated.” I just loved the moments we see between her and her sons too. Yes, she mourned her dear Henry, but she’s ready to embrace the future and her role in managing her son’s estate after the boost of confidence she gets from being in West’s presence.

Phoebe is no wilting wallflower in this book. She manages to create these amazing women who have strong wills and minds of their own when it wasn’t necessarily the norm for the time period. I think what I love most about Lisa Kleypas’ books are her strong heroines. West is also immediately taken with Lady Clare thus sparking a tension filled visit. What’s even worse is that she is immediately charmed by him before learning his name and finds herself increasingly attracted to the man despite the betrayal she feels for it.

Phoebe, Lady Clare, has emerged from mourning her beloved husband’s death only to come face to face with her husband’s childhood tormentor, West Ravenel, at a family wedding. She brings to life the most amazing worlds, taking you back to another time with characters who are so singularly strong yet slightly imperfect in the best of ways, and she doesn’t disappoint in Devil’s Daughter. Tags: Single Parent Kindle | Paperback | Audible | Apple Books Rating : ★★★★

Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas