September 1813 and Lady Susanna Macalister has found that her family offer a barrier to potential suitors and although content in her choice of Viscount Riverton she knows this is not the 'grand passion'. Then she meets Ian Carlisle, the Earl of Westcott, a man with a dark past.
With its likable characters, a well-written easy style and a decent mystery to go with the romance it made for an enjoyable read.
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Lady Susanna expects a marriage proposal from Lord Riverton at any moment. When the earl of Westcott comes charging into her life unexpectedly, things change and danger lurks around every corner.

To be perfectly honest, I did not enjoy this book. I found Susanna's character to nothing short of irritating. She claims she bends the rules of society to do as she please, but on every occasion she insists on strictly following the rules. The earl is not as annoying, but no one I found to be especially memorable.

When did romance mean two characters argue over EVERYTHING and with little provocation, and then at the first occasion that presents itself they jump into bed together? That is another point that I disliked about the book: the sex scenes, or the intimate kissing scenes that was one step away from sex.

This is definitely not a book for those who enjoy a clean read.

I received a free copy through NetGalley. ( )

I received a copy from NetGalley for an honest review. I just didn't like this storyline. The concept was good but it literally dragged on and there was no excitement in the dialogue or the plot. It seemed so far fetched and even the 'detective' work seemed lacking. ( )