Her First Desire: A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women Novel

Written by Cathy Maxwell

Narrated by Justine Eyre

If you love Lenora Bell and Tessa Dare, you’ll love the next book in New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell’s Logical Man’s Society series about a delicious battle of the sexes between a determined woman and a stubborn gentleman.

She arrived in town, beautiful and bold and declaring that she’s inherited property that he has already claimed! As a member of the local Logical Men’s Society, Ned Thurlowe prides himself on thinking clearly and calmly at all times. 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. Ned challenges Gemma, and in doing so behaves most illogically, for though he wants to dismiss her, he also can’t help but desire her.

Gemma has had enough of men telling her what to do, and she’s vowed to make her own way in the world. And Ned Thurlowe is ruining her plans. Not only has he laid claim to her property, pitting them in a heated fight for its ownership, he’s also arousing in her feelings she’s never sensed before.

And although they argue, they quickly discover they have more in common than they’d each ever dreamed—could their disagreement be turning into desire?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Apr 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9780063074507

Cathy Maxwell

Cathy Maxwell spends hours in front of her computer pondering the question, “Why do people fall in love?” It remains for her the great mystery of life and the secret to happiness. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at maxwellcathy. She is a world class procrastinator so, if you yak at her, she usually yaks back.

Reviews for Her First Desire

[Nirvana · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Not bad. It's a good book. I appreciate that the main character Ned isn't crazy Prince Charming and there is a mention of his boring interests. Love the anticipation.

[Andrea Author · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Tired of living on the crumbs allowed by her in-laws, widow Gemma goes to claim the tavern promised by her late uncle. Physician Ned challenges her ownership, as there was no will. He's hoping to buy the tavern on behalf of the Logical Men's Society, which has been meeting at the tavern for half a century. Underneath their sparring lies a strong attraction—except that Ned is already betrothed to a sweet young woman facing genteel poverty if he doesn't marry her. Can true love prevail?

This is such a fun book. It's light and funny with a strong-willed heroine and a hero who needs a woman who can knock him down a peg or two. I love the townspeople and the dynamic between them. Can't wait for the next book in the series!

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.