Her First Desire (Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women)

And it’s clear that the meeting place of the society—a local tavern—is his even if the men have turned it to shambles.
But Ned’s claim is challenged Gemma Estep, who’s announced she’s decided to turn it into some sort of respectable tea garden for the local ladies.

Reviews

"With the latest exemplary addition to her Logical Man’s Guide to Dangerous Women series, Maxwell (His Secret Mistress, 2020) delivers a fabulously fun battle of the sexes that brilliantly showcases her flair for hilarious yet heartfelt storytelling and insightful characterization." — Booklist“I love Cathy Maxwell!” — Julia Quinn “A painful misunderstanding comes to light in this delightful Regency series launch from Maxwell....the couple’s verbal sparring and well-matched wits hide their deep emotional vulnerability and make for electric chemistry. Readers will find it easy to root for their happy reunion.” — Publishers Weekly on His Secret Mistress“Deliciously sweet...Kate is a beautifully crafted character...the scenes involving the villagers of Maidenshop sparkle with wit and insight...a quaintly charming world.” — Kirkus Reviews on His Secret Mistress“[A] brave heroine whom readers will root for in love and life in this first book of a new series.... Readers looking for an unconventional Regency romance should give this a try.” — Library Journal on His Secret Mistress“Kate is an admirable heroine: capable, yet caring; talented, yet honest about her own flaws. Her experiences, past and current, reveal the vulnerable situation of actresses in a world of male privilege during the Regency era, and her determination to prove her worth in the face of adversity is truly heroic. Recommended.” — Historical Novel Society on His Secret Mistress