Maybe a high 3 stars. The hero could have been more dominant and sure of himself. The author tried to make him so but missed the mark for me at least. The heroine was marrying for money and position. That was realistic I think for the daughter of the help to take the chance to move up. She was only 18. When the book started. Later after she comes out to Brazil the hero blows pretty hot and cold. There was sufficient explanation at the end so that was a plus. ( )