First time read, and I was blown away. Matthews continues to provide all the elements of a good Austen-like novel: a refreshing heroine, a hero with an abundance of secrets, and more moments of longing than the pair knows what to do with. Julia truly is a belle among the other society girls, and Jasper plays the part of the gruff hero with a heart of a gold. An excellent installment in the Belles of London series!