Review: A Must Read - in my Favorites of 2013 for Historical Romance titles
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
The last of the Kellington siblings to find their love is Liam, Duke of Lynnwood and the eldest.  He's not necessarily the last to find love, but he most certainly is the last to acknowledge and realize the love in front of his face.  And then, he must work his tail off to make up for his misinterpreted actions.Rosalind is Lizzie's best friend, and daughter of an impossibly difficult and calculating family.  While her brother the Viscount is frittering away the few funds left, Rosalind is not actively seeking a husband, nor does she feel she wants one.  Unfortunately, as a member of the ton, her role in life is to marry well, and to that end her mother and brother have arranged for her to marry a rich and titled, if not wholly attractive or youthful man.When Rosalind disappears, everyone is concerned.  Searchers are sent to find her, and Liam is beside himself.  Here is where Liam's true character shines through - despite his belief in honor, he loves Rosalind and must find her to save her from her family's decided fate.Twists and turns galore, as Rosalind finds a new place and community to call her own: learning to cook and clean, and realizing that she has more to offer the world.  Yes, she still pines for Liam, but her own refusal to take a chance combined with his confusing and often mixed signals leave her no choice but to stay hidden away from her own family and the Kellington's lest she be returned to marry.With several twists, some incredibly sensual and steamy scenes, and the emotional vulnerability displayed so perfectly for Liam all made this book one that is hard to put down.  And, I must say that this family is so well defined that the reactions and pointed comments to those who would seek to dismiss Rosalind and her new position were both cleverly done and perfectly suited to the tone and characters.  As a wrap up to the series (although only for the family) this was the perfect bite.  While there are plans afoot to match Stapleton, the oft harried yet wonderfully depicted detective.I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.