I read Regency romances at a rate of about one every two days. I have a counselor for many years and find that they take me away from our often stressful world to a less complicated time. They are my Valium. They help me sleep.This book is out of the predictable style of many regencies. However,I agree with the other reviewer for different reasons. This book is full of meaningless conflict. Dillon, the spurned female lead character acts like someone much, much older than any 28 year old I've ever met. She acts like a 60 year old who hasn't worked at keeping herself open. She's had 10 years to get over being dumped by the hero and hasn't done the work. If you like conflict, nonsensical arguments, illogical interpersonal interactions, get this book. Otherwise, don't bother. The writing is good which is why I gave it two stars instead of one star. What a waste of time.