Review: Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas

Series: The Ravenels Book #4

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Pages: 375

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

Genre: Historical Romance

Publisher: Avon

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

A woman who defies her time

Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again.

A man who breaks every rule

As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett's skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he's ever known. 

Review

This book took me a little while to finish. Normally, I finish a romance in 1-2 days tops. It was a good book, but I think it's getting harder for me to read about life or death suspense.

Garrett is a great heroine. She's the first female doctor which means she has to be strong and determined. She's also incredibly intelligent. The confidence porn surrounding her job was perfection. And she still has emotion which helps make her a real character.

Then, there's Ethan. He is one of the best male characters I've read. He is also intelligent and he really cares about Garrett. And women in general. It's nice to see that mindset in someone-especially a historical character.

The romance was cute and I loved their interactions. Ethan and Garrett really bring out the best in each other.

There was also some suspense throughout the book. Like things were really dangerous kinds of suspense. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat, but I think it's getting harder for me to handle emotionally.

Thanks for reading!

Holly