This is my first book by Brenda Joyce, so I am not familiar with her writing style. I would have rated it a 5 star for the great seuxal tension and story-line except for a few things.I didn't care much for the "almost sex" scenes. How many times does it take to "almost" have sex? That got aggrivating by the second half of the book.Another thing I didn't like was Liam's obsession with Katherine. He seemed a little off-his-rocker in some parts. In this day and age, he would be called a stalker. But then again, he was gorgeous and she really does want him.Finally, I thought the author took too many liberties with Queen Elizabeth's character.That said, this was a very good book with plenty of sexual tension, a hunky hero, a strong-willed heroine that knows what she wants and goes for it even if it doesn't include the hero, and an original plot. The sex scenes were scorching and sensual.I have bought three more by BJ and look forward to the next one.