A shirtless man with a very fine torso on a balcony. (That's it, that's my hook, and it's a good one.)

TROPES: American Heiress and English Gentlemen, Forced Proximity

At first Tansy appears to be a product of her environment, the daughter of a wealthy man who's gotten everything she's even wanted in life and collects men the way I collect books. As I got to know her I began to understand her actions and the aching loneliness that consumes her. The glittering exterior she portrays to society hides an innately kind heart.

Ian has made an appearance in some other books in the series, often in a very comedic way. Getting inside his head and learning his struggles with PTSD gave me a whole new perspective on his character. He's still quite funny, but there is a edge that gives him seductive depth.

Julie has take two intentionally flawed people and fit them together splendidly. It's a lovely humanizing story to see the regret of the characters and know they've made a few poor choices, but desperately wanting them to be happy together. The Grand gesture at the end was perfection.

This book was set entirely in Pennyroyal Green and I loved to see all the recurring characters and continued storylines. It adds an extra layer of richness and sentimentality.

If you're a fan of book five in the series, What I Did for Duke, then you definitely need to read this one! It's a continuation of the Duke and Genevieve's story, and gives Ian his redemption arc.

This series is a true gem in the world of historical fiction and I cannot recommend it enough!