Millicent "Missy" Armstrong has been in love with her older brother Thomas's best friend James Rutherford, since she first say him when she was sixteen. James knows about Missy's "crush" and has still been warned away from Missy by Thomas. James is attracted to Missy but knows no good can come of it and so tries to dissuade her by staying away from her. What happens when James is told to not to stay away from her, and instead prove to her, that it's not him she's in love with? Both James and Missy are stubborn and sparks fly!This book is hot! The chemistry between James and Missy is palpable and I was torn between wanting to knock their heads together or fanning myself! I liked how different their respective parents' marriages turned out to be. It just goes to show that not everything is the way it looks. I also loved the glimpses into the other family members. I am really looking forward to reading Thomas Armstrong's story and I can't wait to read about Alex and Charlotte! A: Kendall's debut work reminds me a LOT of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books, which is highest praise coming from me. James was, in turn, the protective older-brother, the secretive loner, and the incorrigible rake. I loved him! Missy held her own, transforming from a girl with a youthful crush to a stubborn woman who could hold her own and wanted to take care of herself. There were times when, despite the romance novel aspects, I wasn't sure things would work out for the two main characters, so the plot kept me entertained. There aren't many romance novels where I can say I couldn't put the book down, but this one made me resent having to take a break long enough to go to work. In the end, I ended up staying up until one before forcing myself to turn out the light. Whether or not I woke up at four to finish the book, I'll never tell. :)
What do You think about Duel Ardent (2013)?
Loved it. Can't wait for next book. I'm assuming it's a series by the epilogue.
—Janie
A great debut author to watch out for. This book was a lot of fun to read.
—vswizzle
written by a friend of a friend - her first book!
—dodinasher
Kept me guessing. I really enjoyed this one.
—Zhong
