It was nice to see an MMC, Sebastian, so openly pursuing the FMC, Helena, in hopes of making her his wife as normally this is done the other way in Historical Romances. Sebastian "My Duchess" Cynster was overbearing, controlling, and possessive, which if you're reading HRs, is something you're not shy of. Helena was also great. Headstrong, assured, and witty; it was fun to read the conversations between her and others.

I enjoyed Stephanie Laurens, and her different point-of-views. The plot was fun to read, and I loved that there wasn't really a villain in the end,

just bored powerful men

. She did a great job of swapping from scene-to-scene, and making the other characters interesting too.