I love a "Beauty and the beast romance story. " I fell in love with the Earl. He was my kind of hero. Rhodrick is massive and fierce on the outside. But, very loving, warm, and caring on the inside. I thought the heroine (Greer) was a bit too naive but sweet and perfect for the Ear's character. Spicy sex scenes. Pretty good story. I've enjoyed eve thing I read by Julia London thus far. I gave it a four because the ending was a little rushed and there was no epilogue.