The upside: what I enjoyed about this book is that there are some funny scenes, like the scene where Marianne wakes Thomas by emtying a watering can over his head, or the scene where he tries to simulate a Romeo and Juliet encounter but doesn't quite make it to the balcony.... Another plus were the small articles about their (somewhat embellished) relationship that introduce each chapter. They are written by Marianne for a gossip newspaper, anonymously, which gives the story an interesting twist.

The downside: the hero and heroine's feelings are a bit superficial. She doesn't want to marry except for true love, he doesn't believe in it (even though, of course, he is in love). His ignorance over his feelings lasts too long to be quite convincing and she doesn't appear to be too heartbroken when it does not seem to work out. ( )

From BackCover:
Lady Marianne has found romance only between book covers. But the dashing marquess is about to give her a lesson in love she’ll never forget…

LESSON #1: NEVER TEMPT A LADY

Become a bride? Never! Lady Marianne Shelton has come to London to experience life, and marriage is not part of her plan. To finance her independent future, the pretty country miss pens a series of anonymous stories. Soon they are the talk of the ton-and only she knows that her wicked hero is based on none other than bold, brash Thomas Effington, the future Duke of Roxborough.

LESSON #2:NEVER DENY A MARQUESS

Thomas has been thrust into le of Marianne's protector. When she threatens to experience life with the first willing rogue to come along, he decides the best recourse is to tutor her himself. And when he accidentally compromises her honor, he's willing to accept their only recourse: a wedding. Marianne claims she wants no part of marriage, but her intoxicating allure and disarming willingness make her irresistible. And now Thomas is determined to teach her a lesson: that true love will last forever. ( )