I had no idea this was connected to the author's other book since I'm new to her work, but I'll have to go back and read Games in a Ballroom now, I went and put the audiobook on hold while this story is still fresh in my mind.

You don't have to do that if you start here though, I'm just someone who prefers to read everything from the beginning if possible, this stands on its own just fine.

So, To Love a Brooding Baron was an interesting read, one that tackles mental health, asylums and women wrongfully being imprisoned in them. There's also a sweet romance in between all of that.

It's a bit unusual for a regency romance to be based around those themes, but it works. There's an abundance of Shakespeare references to keep your heart content as well. If you like a bit of bromance...guess what? This has that too!

I'm overall very pleased with this read, I'll have to keep an eye on this author so I know when the next book will be out.