Is the author sure she hadn't kidnapped a handsome doctor of the modern times, mind-warped him and put him in a historical setting? 
 Despite my continuing issue with the author's penchant for making her historical romances too contemporary for my comfort, I liked this one. I'd been hoping to read Lydia's story once I had finished with The Duchess War and I wasn't disappointed. 
 Lydia's character is full of optimism and cute. Her unfortunate past hasn't been able to defeat her spirit and she goes about her life as best as she can be. Just when one might think she's too sweet, we get to see her snarky side with the hero. Now who wouldn't like a heroine with the right amount of sugar and spice in her?