This was my first historical romance, and I think that I must sadly admit that it's just not a genre for me. :( 
 I'm glad that this was my first read in the genre, though, because it was a very good book. My interest was held through the whole book, and watching Simon try to win over Annabelle was incredible. Their scenes together were electric, and I was pleasantly surprised by Simon's care and occasional gentleness where Annabelle was concerned. I was worried, as was Annabelle, that he would be too rough, but they made a great match, and their romance and passion made me swoon hard, especially at the end. 
 The Wallflowers are a great bunch, and within a few minutes of meeting them I was very excited to hear their stories. Though I'm not a fan of historical romance, Kleypas is a skilled story teller, and I will finish out the series excitedly. 
 Also, as another reviewer pointed out, "I want to make you scream and claw and faint in my arms" might be one of the sexiest lines I've ever read. Simon is an incredible lover.