Review: They're Back!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 9, 2013
I really enjoyed "Lord Scoundrel Dies" and I was thrilled to see another Harriet, Aubrey and Charlie book, especially because I wanted to see how things were going between Harry and Aubrey.  It was great to see that they maintained the aspects about their characters that I loved in the first book, while still growing as people and enjoying the new dynamics of their relationships.  The little teases between Harriet and Aubrey were especially enjoyable... part of me wishes he was a rake and wasn't making Harry wait for their wedding night (and she wishes the same thing) but even so, the little intimate moments between them and the lack of consummation made for very enjoyable reading that anyone can enjoy.The mystery in this one was just as good as the first, I was trying to solve it along with the characters and while I ended up with some suspicions I wasn't sure up until the very end who it was - and I definitely hadn't guessed the reasons why, although discovering them it all made a lot of sense.  This book was rather sadder than the first, because I got rather attached to Emily before she was murdered... it definitely made me more involved in wanting to know whodunnit.I was hoping for a little side romance between Charlie and Emily's niece, but alas... perhaps in future books.  Since he did manage to talk to her, which is something he struggles with when it comes to other ladies.I didn't realize that Ms. Harper was making a series when I read "Lord Scoundrel Dies," but I'm glad that she is!  I loved both the new mystery and the old characters and getting to see their story continue even as they solve a new crime.  Despite the sadness I felt over Emily's death, I definitely still classify this book as a good fun read!