Review- Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas

Summary-

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.

Release date: February 27th, 2018

Published by: Avon

Page numbers: 400

Review-

I love Lisa Kleypas' books. Especially her historicals. They are just so well researched and well written and they manage to completely captivate me while reading. Hello Stranger is the fourth book in the Ravenels series. While this one also faintly reminds me of her Hathaways series that one will always have a special place in my heart.

So Hello Stranger is the story of Garrett and Ethan. Dr. Garrett Gibson is the only female doctor in the whole of England. She has worked hard to earn her degree and to practise medicine. Garrett had a kind soul but she was fierce and determined. She valued her independence above all and she genuinely wanted to help people through medicine. There were so many prejudices against Garrett for being a female doctor and we get to see clearly what women had to face in those times.

Ethan had a strong personality himself. He is technically a Ravenel who has been spurned by his father and so he doesn't take his name. Ethan is a spy who does the dirty work for officials, finds out information which could possibly save or harm the country. He knows his profession is dangerous and that is why he does not want to get involved with Garrett. But he cannot resist the intriguing female.

Ethan and Garrett shared great chemistry. They looked like total opposites from the outside but inherently they were the same kind of people. The circumstances they were facing would break anyone apart but they held on and fought through till the end. They were both extremely courageous and solid people who totally deserved a happy ending.

Another character who completely fascinated me and whose book I cannot wait to dive into was West Ravenel. He was charming and funny and witty. I am excited to read his story. Lisa Kleypas writes beautifully as usual and reels us into her world with ease. Hello Stranger was a great read and I would highly recommend any of Lisa Klepas' books if you are starting off with historical romances.