Forbidden Looks, Fiery Tension, and a Chase That's Anything But Gentle A Steamy Regency Romance from TikTok Sensation, Emily Rath ' Ugh. I just loved so much about this book! ' 5* Reader Review ' Beautiful Things is a thoughtfully well written, progressive, feminist inspiration that still manages to be romantic, and I highly recommend! ' 5* Reader Review -- Rosalie Harrow is unmarried , near destitute and faces two choices: snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess . But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage. When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she's there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland , the mysterious childhood friend of her late mother. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of the new, conveniently single duke . And then there's the other gentlemen. Lord James is the duke's younger brother. Lieutenant Renley is begrudgingly searching for a bride.

And the tempestuous Mr. Burke , who irks Rosalie to no end. The clock is ticking until the Michaelmas Ball, when the duke will announce his bride. Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared.but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy the chase while it lasts.