This is finally Rayne Kenyon, the Earl of Haviland, story. He has finally found a bride and his family isn't happy about it. I love the Rayne takes a less than perfect lady as his wife. I know that he doesn't want to find a love match but he gets more than he bargained for with Madeline Ellis. I love that Rayne is so protective and caring. I also love that he stands up to his Grandmother when she starts to give Madeline a hard time about marrying Rayne. Rayne fights so hard to keep from falling in love with Madeline. He uses every tick that he knows to keep from falling for the alluring young woman that has taken over home. There are some rough patches throughout the story but they are not the overwhelming ones that so many stories of this genre have. Overall I was really happy with Rayne. In fact I wouldn't mind having him eating crackers in my bed.

Madeline is insecure and very lonely. She knows that she isn't a beauty but her so wants a family and a loving husband. Her parents were a loving couple and she wants the same. Madeline is also outspoken, courageous, loving and protective. She will do almost anything to protect those that she loves. I was glad that she found friends in Arabella, Roslyn, Fanny and Tess. I think that these ladies showed her that she was more than she ever thought. I was about ready to give Madeline’s brother a kick in the pants for giving her so many problems to deal with. I was also glad that Rayne was able to stop the despicable Baron Ackerby. The man needed to be horsewhipped for the way that he treated Madeline.

This is a fast read that I enjoyed very much. The characters are enjoyable, the settings very nice and a little mystery to add a little spice. There are also some mildly spicy sex scenes which are always a plus. This is a perfect example of what this genre should be. ( )