I literally wept after closing the book. I started out really disliking the heroine and feeling like, even after the whole series, that I barely know Ian. But once they connected with each and started feeling truly seen I felt totally on board. I loved the duke in it too, and all those little moments with him were really rich. I was tearing up through the whole carriage ride etc., and laughed through my tears. I really think Julie Anne Long is better than even my favs of Eva Leigh, Vivienne Loret, Lorraine Heath, and Julia Quinn. She's absolutely top tier with depths of character and vivid imagery. I am so so sad that I'm close to done this series.