She is a strong and intelligent woman who isn’t afraid to share her thoughts, and she’s a great fencer! She is caring and generous, and, though she is in a dire situation, she still constantly thinks of others before herself. Mina is a dynamic and layered character with so much heart, and I enjoyed her journey throughout the novel. This is another swoon-worthy histoical romance by Stacy Reid, and I particularly enjoyed the love story and the messages about equality and fighting for what (and who) you believe in. LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Book Depositoryĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon, and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through my links. But even the most incendiary of kisses can’t incinerate Mina’s past…or the shocking secret that could ruin them both.

And Mina finally feels as though she’s truly living life to her wildest dreams. Now temptation–disguised as a lovely, clever-mouthed devil–lives and works under Simon’s very roof. Too bad help comes in the form of a woman with breathtaking nerve, fiery red hair, and a sense of humor to match. Simon Loughton, the Earl of Creswick, needs help if he wants to finally pass the reform bill he’s been championing for years and secure the vote for England’s most vulnerable constituents. When her brother admits to just how dire their finances have gotten, she takes it upon herself to procure employment…but the only one who will even consider the scandalous idea of a female secretary is the brilliant, ruthless, and infuriating Earl of Creswick. Having been ruined in the eyes of society years ago for one foolish, starry-eyed mistake, she spends her days secreted away at her family’s crumbling estate, helping her brother manage the land but not able to truly live life the way she’s always dreamed. Synopsis: Miss Wilhelmina “Mina” Crawford is desperate.

My One and Only Earl by Stacy Reid