support the attraction, especially Marissa's, but I'm not sure there was enough for me to believe in his continued attraction and eventual love for her. (view spoiler) [I didn't understand why Marissa's brothers had a big attitude toward the end about Jude marrying their sister for love. Shouldn't they be happy he was falling for her? And why was he good enough to marry her to save her reputation but not good enough when that pressure was relieved? (hide spoiler) ] Jude is the acknowledge bastard of a duke and courtesan. There were a few mentions made of the fun Marissa would have meeting his mother and I was disappointed that scene was not included. I did not like the outcome of the mystery. I thought it was a bit contrived and anticlimactic. The person I suspected was never suspected by anyone in the book. The final scene between Beth and Edward was weird. It seemed purposefully thrown in as sequel bait but it didn't flow the way the bait for Aidan did. Speaking of Aidan, I am eager to read his book, especially after reading the blurb for it. The book was creeping its way up to four stars in some spots but I did not like the love scene when Marissa and Jude finally made it to home plate (too long, clinical) and the last couple of chapters were too mushy for my taste. Combined with everything else, I think it best said that I enjoyed the book's