98% certain that this book was selected to irritate my husband. I mean... look at the cover. What's he doing there? Besides looking vaguely absurd and slightly creepy.Plus I'm mildly obsessed with historical romance, so win-win right?Okay... so not necessarily but since this book happened to be a really good historical romance (way better than it's cover implies, btw) it's totally win-win.Though that doesn't mean I wasn't worried. In fact, at one point I actually e-mailed Jena to complain that the book was totally predictable and not any fun and I just don't want to read it anymore! At which point I stopped my foot and pouted making everyone around me give me a funny look because, of course, they had no idea what my little pissy fit was about. Which is probably a good thing. You know, because I was *cough*wrong*cough*OH HEY LOOK OVER THERE IT'S A MOOSE.Didn't work, did it?You're still aware that I just had to say those words I hate to say... aren't you?Nothing about this book went the way I anticipated it would. Well, okay, maybe one thing... but to an extreme I could never have guessed at. And ingeniously, the unpredictability worked. It wasn't like those out of left field "what the hell just happened" situations, it was a "wow... that was pretty awesome" or "oooo that was incredible, I can't believe she did that."The hero, the heroine, and the plot are all unique while still being plausible and entertaining. A little slow at the start, but give it time and you won't be disappointed.4 stars.I received a free copy of this title from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Lady Vivian Worth is a vibrant adventurous young woman who has been left out in the country to stay out of trouble. Vivian seeks adventure, friendship and love. Due to a misunderstanding she is ignored by her peers in the country. She feels ashamed and does not want to bring a dark shadow to her family; especially her brother. Luke Forest, Duke of Foxhaven is a man with big shoes to fill. He isn’t ready to face the reality and assume the responsibilities that are his birthright. He rather seek adventure away from England. Running and seeking adventure may help keep a secret from an accident that makes certain tasks hard to accomplish. Tasks that make taking full control of his birthright difficult.Luke does not want to marry, especially a woman that his father has arranged to marry. However, he must meet his intended to discuss and break the contract. He goes to visit Vivian while she is at her cousins house and discovers that this vibrant young women may be all the adventure he needs. Both Luke and Vivian struggle with secrets and wanting to be enough for each other. Can these two trust their own instincts and hearts to have a life full of love and adventure?I really enjoyed this book. Luke is the guy we want our daughters (my future daughter anyway) to marry. He encourages Vivian’s bright inner star to shine and not be ashamed of it. Vivian gives Luke the courage to be the man he is always meant to be. It is a love match for the books. This happily ever after will have you laughing and as you turn the pages. Of course, every good story has a villain and Samantha Grace doesn’t stop short there either! Did I mention this was book four in a series? You’ll want to go back and read the first three as well. Luke’s brother, Lord Andrew is just one of the characters you’ll fall for.
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