Wow was I surprised. This is a refreshing romance that doesn't explain the mechanics of sex between our hero and heroine. What I loved most about this book is the relationship and the attraction between Simon and Jessica. They really seem to develop a relationship.Jessica stands to inherit more money than she can possibly spend on her 25th birthday but her step-brother will stop and nothing to get the money from her.Simon is titled but penniless because of his spendthrift father and step-mother. He can't save his families properties or the tenants on those properties without money.Lady Jessica Stanton steps in and takes matters into her own hands. She proposes marriage. Simon gets the money he needs and she is protected from her step-brother.Both Simon and Jessica have secrets. Simon's could hurt Jessica and Jessica's could hurt them both. But Jessica has two secrets, one Simon knows and one he doesn't.I loved Jessica's secret because it was truly different than another other regency romance I'd ever read. I appreciated that Simon truly didn't care about her secret whereas so many in society back then would. I think the fact that Simon discovers one of her secrets before going into the marriage and how he accommodates it is truly great.Jessica's step-brother Colin is truly a evil foe in the story for both Jessica and Simon.Landon does a fantastic job and I applaud her for a truly unique romance that I couldn't put down and when forced to (for real life) thought about constantly. I liked this novel but after reading 5 of Laura Landon's novels in a row, I can say I'm a bit disapointed.Her stories varies but there always are the same events, for example one of the two main characters always get shot at one point.I understand that an author has a particular style, a certain way of presenting things but to always use the same elements ? It gets boring in the end.Still I recommend this novel to all historical romance lovers.
It was a deceit read, a bit long and drawn out for my taste but it was enjoyable.
—serenepsn
I love Laura Landon's books. This is one of her great ones.
—Keni
Way too much drama for me.
—vasoulaha
Awesome story
—dburr
3.5 Stars
—Winningjob
