First, I have to say that the description just doesn't really explain the book. True Alec is forced to take one of the Baron's daughters as his wife and yes he picked Jamie ("It's a man's name"). The rest of the description doesn't really seem like the book. 
 Alec likes to tease and is gruff and demanding. He won't even consider Jamie being a bride in name only once he sees her. She, on the other hand, just assumes that would be the way of things as it is a marriage appointed forcibly by their kings. Little did she know. 
 Jamie is hilarious and the banter between her and Alec is wonderful. Jamie is a very strong minded woman even if she gets turned around from time to time. 
 Alec is a bit too strong. He's so gruff sometimes that it can be annoying but on the other hand his manly as hell. Some of the physical things Alec does seem a little out there but the story was extremely enjoyable. 
 Mary is Jamie's sister. In the beginning, Alec and his friend Daniel take Mary and Jamie as their brides. Mary is very different from Jamie. I was hoping to hear all about their story but then they went and split up... so Mary and Daniel were out of the story most of the time. I really hope there is a book about them. Mary and the other sisters (twins) were annoying as they cried constantly. Still there is promise for Mary. 
 I thought the story was well developed and well written. It was funny, sweet, heartwrenching and romantic. Perfect. 
 Another favorite of mine was Mary Katherine. She is the daughter of Alec's first wife. His step-daughter. There is one scene with her when she wets her bed that I just love. It is very simple but I picture this little angel running towards Jamie and Alec's bed with golden curls flopping about to tell 'mommy (Jamie)' that she wet the bed only to come across Daddy who is a big softy with a tiny little girl. *sigh* 
 It was a very good story and one I would recommend.