This was a huge disappointment from my favorite author. I have read all of Jude Deveraux's books and I can say that this one read like the Dick and Jane books we grew up with. The characters were uninspiring and the chemistry was nil between the two. The only reason I finished it was because I actually paid money for the book rather than waiting for it at the library. Jude, take your time with your next book. Give us another Knight or Duchess.