It's inferior in every way when compared to the author's previous outing. However, this is Julie Anne Long I'm talking about, and even if this book could be classified as average in her standard, there are still many brilliant moments in the book that still could move me to thrill, to tears, to giddiness. Unfortunately such brilliance wasn't delivered in continuance that is What I did for a Duke. The first encounter while masterfully done doesn't persuade me enough to buy into the romance with such intensity. And this author can do intensity (and longing) like nobody else. So it's a tiny disappointment for me after a long and anticipating wait, but it's still a very pleasurable read anyway.
4/5
Read it yourself.
