I have loved the Hathaway series from the beginning. They are the ultimate in comfort reading--those books you read at the end of a long stressful day. This one was no exeption.
The Plot: Leo Hathaway has struggled to overcome a period of intense grief and self-destruction after the death of his fiancee. Now years later, he has inherited the cursed title of Lord Ramsey and the Hamshire estate that goes with it. The title comes with a catch however: In order to keep the house and property that his family currently resides in, he is recquired to marry and produce a male heir within a limited amount of time. Catherine Marks has served as governess and companion to the two youngest Hathaway sisters. Stern and spinsterly, she is the exact opposite of the type of woman the wild and free spirited Leo would ever have considered marrying. In fact, they bicker constantly. But from the depths of contempt passion rises,an they begin to realize just how right they are for each other.
The Characters: I really loved Leo right from book 1 of the series. His story is painful but triumphant. His personality is irrisistable. Much of his developement takes place "off screne" (refering to his stay in France when he overcame his grief). I found that a bit disapointing, but I think it was done to allow focus to remain on the developement of the relationship between he and Catherine. Cat is also likeable, with an equally tragic past and a surprisingly layered personality. I felt she was a good match for Leo. Their romance was charming, believeable, and funny.
As always Kleypas does a good job of keeping characters from past and future books imbedded in the story. Dodger the ferret being the most humerous and beloved in my oppinion.
Overall: I think it's a feel good read for historic romance lovers. If you haven't yet tried the Hathaway series, I suggest starting with Mine Til Midnight--you won't be disapointed.
The Plot: Leo Hathaway has struggled to overcome a period of intense grief and self-destruction after the death of his fiancee. Now years later, he has inherited the cursed title of Lord Ramsey and the Hamshire estate that goes with it. The title comes with a catch however: In order to keep the house and property that his family currently resides in, he is recquired to marry and produce a male heir within a limited amount of time. Catherine Marks has served as governess and companion to the two youngest Hathaway sisters. Stern and spinsterly, she is the exact opposite of the type of woman the wild and free spirited Leo would ever have considered marrying. In fact, they bicker constantly. But from the depths of contempt passion rises,an they begin to realize just how right they are for each other.
The Characters: I really loved Leo right from book 1 of the series. His story is painful but triumphant. His personality is irrisistable. Much of his developement takes place "off screne" (refering to his stay in France when he overcame his grief). I found that a bit disapointing, but I think it was done to allow focus to remain on the developement of the relationship between he and Catherine. Cat is also likeable, with an equally tragic past and a surprisingly layered personality. I felt she was a good match for Leo. Their romance was charming, believeable, and funny.
As always Kleypas does a good job of keeping characters from past and future books imbedded in the story. Dodger the ferret being the most humerous and beloved in my oppinion.
Overall: I think it's a feel good read for historic romance lovers. If you haven't yet tried the Hathaway series, I suggest starting with Mine Til Midnight--you won't be disapointed.
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