I just love the Hathaways. They are so fun and outrageous at times. From reading the first book we know that Merripen and Win are head over heels for each other but not telling a soul. The few times Win has tried to broach the subject with Merripen or Kev (his first name) he pretty much shuts her down. He feels that he's been to damaged in his life to ever be a good match for Win. And because of Win's run-in with Scarlet Fever she also has health issues. 
 So Win goes off to France for 2 years to a clinic where she makes a huge recovery. She returns home stronger and far more healthy than when she left. But she returns home more determined than ever to win over Merripen. 
 Merripen was only slightly interesting in the first book but he becomes downright fascinating in this book. The intensity and gentleness of this hero is remarkable and Kleypas does a wonderful job bringing him to life. 
 Just like the first novel, Kleypas pulls us into the lives of everyone in the family. Amelia and Cam's marriage, Beatrix's eccentric animal loving ways, Leo's battle of wills with Poppy and Bea's governess, and Merripen's past. We get some mystery here and Cam and Merripen try to learn more about themselves and discovering a big secret (you can guess I'm sure) and Cam finds his paternal family. 
 Not only is there a little mystery to be unraveled but also some danger. Someone in the Hathaway's lives is willing to kill to have what they want. 
 Honestly, I laughed out loud so many times that I had to share how great this book is. And I'm sorry but these Gypsy men and their little rituals (mock kidnapping the bride) are just too delightful for words. So read the book so you can see just how great this family is. 
 At the end we learn of some family ties, I wonder if they will have stories as well?