it was very cute. quill and gabby are perfect for each other. liked it a lot.

In a reversal of the first in the series, here the hero deserves far better than the heroine he gets. Also Peter is so thoroughly unlikeable that the whole book left a sour taste in my mouth.

This was the best one of the series and it still wasn’t the strongest. Out of all of the men in these three books, he was the most tolerable since he didn’t outwardly hate his wife or his feelings.

Quill was injured in a horse ridding accident a few years ago and still suffers terrible migranes from repetitive motions, like sexy time. The Viscout Dewland has accepted the debt he owes from an old friend as the dowery for Gabby to marry the Dewland heir; since Quill is unable to consumate a marriage, his younger brother, Peter, has been thrust into the groomdom. Although Peter had no plans to marry (maybe because he doesn't fancy women) he accepts this sacrafice, Gabby is a romantic and has fallen in love with Peter's picture, and Quill has reserved himself to a marriage-less life. However that all changes when Gabby shows up; She's clumsy, "plump," and unrefined everything Peter loathes, but Quill desires.

Although this novel is a romance, it really takes a backseat to more important themes, Honesty, Courage, Perseverance, True Love, and Bullying. Honesty is so important to Quill; however, Gabby frequently tells little white lies for everyone's "own good." This is a reoccuring argument in their relationship. However, even though Gabby and Quill finally work through the honesty issue and Gabby seemingly promises never to lie to Quill again, Gabby still has the Courage and Perseverance to do whatever it takes to help Quill with his "inner ear" problem even if he divorces her because of the lie.
Happily Ever After
The End.

Personally I really enjoyed the bullying theme throughout the story. East India Company vs Indian Provences/Prince, Gabby's Father vs Indian Provance/People, Gabby's Father vs Gabby, Viscout Dewland vs Peter/Quill. And how the small/little person overcomes the odds to win the day!

Wonderful story. I had so much fun reading it.

(Reread on date above, first read several years previous)

Eesh I don't think I've had to force myself through a book like that for a while.
Quite honestly I didn't like Gabby or Quill. Gabby grated on my nerves throughout the majority of the book. Quill was just an arrogant jerk most of the time.

I was more invested in the small romance between two side characters than the main couple.

The only reason I read to the end was because I was curious to see how Quinn would be cured. Whilst I found that bit interesting enough, the last few chapters had me eye rolling constantly.

Such a shame because I've enjoyed everything else I've read by Eloisa James, but this is definitely not for me.

Books where the heroine swaps love interests mid-story are always hit or miss for me, especially when the swap happens between brothers. Peter Dewland has been a side character since the first book in the series and while I liked Gabby and Quill together I didn't like how Peter seemed to become this arrogant jerk which isn't how he was portrayed in the first two books. The whole migraine issue with Quill while an original take didn't do anything for me.

I had some issues with the book but overall I was glued to the story. Loved both MCs.