Christine Brantley has been masquerading as a boy for years to keep her safe in the dangerous underworld of Paris. Though English, her father has made a living smuggling through the blockade of the Napoleonic Wars. When something goes wrong, "Kit" is placed with the Earl of Everton to find out who was responsible. Alex uncovers Kit's identity soon enough, but she drags him on escapades through London as he attempts to discover her real purpose.

I adored this novel. Kit is an enterprising and charming (not to mention cheeky) heroine who is well able to take care of herself. Alex spends most of the novel at a dead run trying to keep up with her because she simply refuses to obey his orders. He takes it rather well, though, and the sexual tension simmers throughout the book. I love his reactions when he first discovers that Kit is in fact female.

The main reasons I didn't give this five stars are: 1. If your main character is supposed to be fluent in French, have someone who speaks French edit the bits that are in French. Errors that I can pick out with a distinct lack of fluency are bad!
2. The sex was disappointing. I loved the buildup, but it just seemed...lacking in depth, I suppose.

That said, the love story was marvelous, and I fell in love with both of them. They suit one another. Huzzah for sassy heroines!
(Reminded me somewhat of Victor/Victoria, actually). ( )