Ana María and The Fox

By: Liana De la Rosa

Narrated by: Ruby Hunt

"Pleasingly subversive."--New York Times Book Review

“A perfect mix of slow-burn romance, geopolitical maneuvering and sisterly antics.”—The Washington Post

One of Library Journal's Best Romances of 2023!
A BookList Editor's Pick of 2023!

A forbidden love between a Mexican heiress and a shrewd British politician makes for a tantalizing Victorian season.

Ana María Luna Valdés has strived to be the perfect daughter, the perfect niece, and the perfect representative of the powerful Luna family. So when Ana María is secretly sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge from the French occupation of Mexico, she experiences her first taste of freedom far from the judgmental eyes of her domineering father. If only she could ignore the piercing looks she receives across ballroom floors from the austere Mr. Fox.

Gideon Fox elevated himself from the London gutters by chasing his burning desire for more: more opportunities, more choices. For everyone. Now, as a member of Parliament, Gideon is on the cusp of securing the votes he needs to put forth a measure to abolish the Atlantic slave trade once and for all—a cause that is close to his heart as the grandson of a formerly enslaved woman. The charmingly vexing Ana María is a distraction he must ignore.

But when Ana María finds herself in the crosshairs of a nefarious nobleman with his own political agenda, Gideon knows he must offer his hand as protection . . . but will this Mexican heiress win his heart as well?

Beautiful story

I loved this story! It was exactly what I expected and hoped for. Can't wait to read the next one.

A sweet slow burn romance enhanced by a wonderful narration

Ruby Hunt does a great job with the narration. Although the story was a bit slow at the beginning, I think it picks up to a sweet slow burn romance. I loved both main characters. I also enjoyed how De La Rosa included Spanish and the true history of this time. If you like slow burn romance and history of this time, you will enjoy the story and the narration.

Cute

So I like the history, story is pretty straightforward. Girl and guy fall in “love” at first sight. They can’t be together due to work and a prior engagement. Then they just happen to bump into each other on so many occasions that it must have been fate. They fall in love and get Married due to special circumstance and they battle the bad guys trying to keep them apart. A true recipe for a love story. I really like it, but I wanted to be surprised. I wanted more. Great writing and excellent history.

Love it!

I love to hear Latin history and mixed of
Love! Thank you for the book.

Overall Awesome!

Can’t wait for the second book in the series! Great story, wonderful characters and lovely relationship between the sisters! Ruby did a great job narrating. I have already given my hardback copy to a friend to share in the experience.