Just when you thought that it couldn't get better. Really, Kleypas has done it again. 
 But first things first. Everyone should know that I hate sexual descriptions in novels. I utterly abhor it. Any Kleypas's fans should know that the detail doesn't get more vivid than in her novels. It is disgusting, crudely speaking. But before commenting on my lapse of judgement for granting this book five stars, allow me to explain for myself that in this book, such lengthy pages on fornication are easy to skip, compared to Kleypas's other novels. Nothing interesting happens (I think) when they, uh, do it. You could skip almost a whole chapter, and still grasp the essences of the plot. Either that, or I've become an expert at skipping past such pages. *shudder* I don't know which I prefer more. 
 But despite my excellent skills and deft mind, surely overlooking such(huge) flaws in the plot does not warrant the book a perfect score? Well, I've been thinking this thoroughly, and I think that this is my favourite Hathaway book. That's saying a lot, since I've been showering praises for the other books in this series which I've read. (I didn't follow its order). 
 My favourite Hathaway couple is Leo and Catherine. Despite this book's bland blurb (it also made me hesitant in starting this book too), if you must read it (trust me you must), read it for Leo's and Catherine's sake, at the very least. 
 Of all the Hathaway couples, I believe that Ramsay's love story is the most developed. Introduction of Cat starts as early as in book 2, although the real romance is fully ablaze in the 4th book. I love the witty arguments between Leo and Cat! For me, however, there was too little of it in book 4, and Miss Marks (Cat) was introduced a little too late in the book for any "animosity" (*wink*) to develop between the pair. So the real battle, as I like it, occurs in this book! All the ammunition is brought out by both parties, and although the attacking between them is full-fledged, defences begin to drop subtly in this book and .... read for yourself. It was really good. (Oh by the way an I the only one who noticed that the Leo and Cat-herine couple have shuddering similar feline-ish names? Both of them? Or am the only one making the biggest deal out of it?) 
 But if I say the Leo-Cat couple were my favourite pair, I have to say, that the steamiest pair had to be Poppy and Harry. Hands down. This book takes on a slight Beauty and the Beast approach to the story, in my opinion, but the best part is, the "Beast" is HOT! Harry is more ruthless and reckless than the blurb lets on. Poppy's character is underplayed in the other books in this series, so to come across a female lead as strong, determined, curiously enchanting and surprisingly optimistic was refreshing. Poppy is exquisite in this book and it is a wonder why she has no ring on her wedding finger yet (I didn't say single, technically). The book starts off at a fast, heart-grasping pace and unfolds a dirty side of Harry. Harry is used to getting what he wants,including Poppy, even if he has to break the rules. The tactics he used to snare (trust me I used the correct term) Poppy is atrocious, but honestly speaking, I would give him a high-five for them. Honestly, if anyone did that to me, I would be utterly flattered. I wouldn't even have a sliver of integrity to come up with the anger and disappointment the way Poppy did. Marital problems arise (non-sexual ones) but ultimately, it is obvious that THEY.ARE.IN.LOVE. 
 Although I was paying extra attention towards Leo and Catherine, I have to say, Harry and Poppy weren't overshadowed, not even once. Although I had read the 4th book before I even intended to pick up this one ever (trust me the blurb was too off-putting for its own good), the lack of suspense didn't spoil this book for me a single bit. Every character had his or her moment in the book. A great plot, coupled with fantastic execution which only Kleypas can accomplish, and even a great front cover (woah the lady is as sexy as hell)...really, you can't get a better romance novel than this. 
 Second thoughts: 
 Even Dodger played a special part in this series. Considering what Dodger has achieved for some of the characters in the 3rd and 4th book, if I were Catherine I would rename him as Cupid.