Childhood sweethearts have always been my favorite kind of story, and this one is no different. Although in this book, you didn't realize it straight away. A few chapter into the story, then it would be revealed. 
 I love the heroine, Lady Penelope, or Penny, or (only to Michael) Sixpence. She's a determined and strong woman who knew exactly her worth, and didnt want to settled for less. And she's brave, not because she sought adventure, hut because she dared to put her heart in the line. 
 And Michael, or Marquis of Bourne...so deep buried by vengeance, it blinded him, temporarily. But well, heart don't lie. 
 This book has a great story with charming characters. The fact it's also so steamy won't hurt.