The Scoundrel Falls Hard

I adored this unconventional historical romance about a salt of the earth blue collar heroine and a scoundrel who’s ready to settle down!Gwen is trying to make her family smithy a success, but the new competition in town is determined to undermine and demean her. When Kellan Fox seeks sanctuary in her business from a mob intent on bloodshed, her voice of reason is the one that saves him from the noose.There’s only one tiny problem- she claimed he should be spared because she loved him. The man who was the object of his con agrees, and demands that the banns be read and they be forced to marry.Gwen only needs Kellan’s brawn to help in her business and get much needed repairs done to her home. But his kiss curled her toes and she’s hyper aware of the fact that he’s taller than she is - a luxury she very seldom encounters.Kellan is intrigued by this woman who’s unlike anyone he’s ever met. Fiercely independent and competently self-sufficient. He wants to help her but he wonders how long she’ll find him useful.Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Tropes: Opposites Attract, Redemption Arc, Marriage of Convenience, Fake Relationship, Female Business OwnerPlot: 4 StarsCharacters: 4 starsSteam: 3.5