...Review of A Question of Class...

Author: Julia Tagan
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp, Lyrical Press-Imprint
Length: 188 pages
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Genre: Historical Romance

United to exact revenge on a common enemy, they discover passion is the ultimate reward. 

On the strength of her wit and intelligence, Catherine Delcour climbed from Connecticut poverty to opulent Paris society. But once in New York, her lowly past is a scandal her wine merchant husband won’t tolerate. After five years of marriage, Morris announces their union isn’t valid and reveals his plan to send her to the West Indies. Fearing she’ll end up destitute, Catherine schemes to escape--and secure her future with his treasured bottle of wine. 

Under the guise of supervising Delcour’s wayward wife, Benjamin Thomas seeks to avenge his sister’s death by ruining him. But Catherine isn’t the spoiled society wife Benjamin expects. His growing affection for Catherine threatens more than his carefully constructed plans. His vow to never touch another man’s wife has never been harder to keep than when he’s around the beguiling beauty. 

When Catherine and Benjamin join forces, their sensual natures collide even as their individual desires for passion, vengeance, and escape threaten to tear them apart.




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My Review
A highly enjoyable read, A Question of Class explores a complicated relationship with heart pounding action and intrigue. At fifteen, Catherine rose from a desperate situation and married above her station. It wasn't until Mr. Delcour, her brutish and swindling husband reveals their marriage isn't what it seems that Catherine has to take her future into her own hands.

The heroine is strong and tenacious, and fiercely loyal, despite an unfortunate turn of events that leave her scrambling to protect those she loves. A Question of Class was a non-stop page turner with adventure around every corner. Tagan infused the character's backgrounds brilliantly without dumping back story on the reader, and I loved that. And the chemistry between Benjamin and Catherine? White hot. I just adore them as a couple. The hero is sweet but strong and capable, while the heroine is on equal footing with him. They balance each other perfectly, even through the web of misunderstandings. They are willing to give up so much for the other's happiness and the ending gave me chills.

I'm giving this one five stars. I didn't want to put it down and am looking forward to more from Julia Tagan. If this is her debut, well done. What a book to start on!