Ian is an Earl and in need of a wealthy wife to secure his estate. He invites the Baron Daniels and his daughters for a visit (Eugenie- Genie & Hester). Augusta (cousin and spinster) and Julia (a widow) come as chaperons. Ian's brothers are Con and Gil, sister is Mary Francis. Ian has his eyes on Genie, but really connects with Augusta.
Overall this was good, the writing was GB's normal. However, it had a lot going on. There is Ian and Augusta's love story, and Con & Julia, Gil & Genie, and Matthew (Genie and Hester's brother) and Mary Francis. That's a lot of side stories. Additionally, the Baron is not what he seems and Augusta is a target. I got tired reading about how Ian needs a wealthy wife. It got old. And it was a bit weird how he would seek out Augusta's company when he should be (presumably) seeking out Genie's.
I will say I'm glad the next book features Genie's sister Hester. Hopefully it's got less going on
Overall this was good, the writing was GB's normal. However, it had a lot going on. There is Ian and Augusta's love story, and Con & Julia, Gil & Genie, and Matthew (Genie and Hester's brother) and Mary Francis. That's a lot of side stories. Additionally, the Baron is not what he seems and Augusta is a target. I got tired reading about how Ian needs a wealthy wife. It got old. And it was a bit weird how he would seek out Augusta's company when he should be (presumably) seeking out Genie's.
I will say I'm glad the next book features Genie's sister Hester. Hopefully it's got less going on
Karin A. (Jerseygirltoo) -
There was a lot going on in this book, not only with the hero and heroine, but budding romances involving his two brothers and his sister, and an attempted murder plot. Maybe too many subplots for one book? I did enjoy it though. There was a bit of that stupid form of "nobility" that causes the couple to think there is no hope for their relationship, but it was kept to a minimum.
