This book is only for people who don't take their romance novels particularly seriously. ( )

Noble Britton (yes, that's his name) has been deeply scarred by his first wife's betrayal, and locks all emotion behind high walls. Gillian Leigh is honest, forthright, and incredibly loving. When these two acknowledge their instant attraction and marry, Gillian, now Lady Wessex, vows to bring down her new husband's emotional barriers, love her new stepson, and have lots of hot sex. Okay, so she doesn't vow the last bit, but it happens anyway.

I loved Katie MacAlister's contemporary romances, but the first time I gave this book a try I had a hard time with it. This time, however, I loved it. I got caught up in the story (a mystery regarding Noble's first wife, Elizabeth, and the circumstances surrounding her death). I laughed out loud throughout the book (which made reading half of it in the library rather difficult). Though the sex scenes aren't as graphic as in her contemporary romances, I understand the difference now - the difference in the attitude of the characters - and I like the book all the better for it.

To anyone who has read any of Katie MacAlister's other novels (either under that name, or under her YA pseudonym Katie Maxwell), I say: you will not be disappointed. Heck, I say that to anyone looking at this book! It's got romance, interesting characters, a (murder) mystery, and plenty of humor. ( )

She's accident prone and he winds up with a myriad of injuries during their courtship. He's most surprised by the fact that while she's always tripping and falling...he's falling too, in love with her!!

Heart-warming, funny, and makes you smile...what's not to love? ( )

One of Katie MacAlister's better books. Her recent titles have not been nearly as good as this earlier effort. Is it due to too many commitments and not enough time now? ( )

Gillian Leigh is half american and was brought up by her very religious Boston aunt and uncle. Now she's in society in London trying to find a husband. The story opens with her starting a fire at a ball, she's a complete klutz who steps on the feet of people she's dancing with. She also has a tendency not to edit what she's thinking and just spurts out wahtever she thinks.

Noble Britton's wife is dead and he's the main suspect. He's looking for a wife who would be more biddable than his last wife, but he's attracted by Gillian's honesty. His son has been so traumatised by all that has happened that he doesn't talk.

Amusing and slight it's a breakneck story. ( )