In this second installment of the Desperate Duchesses series, James focuses on the love between Poppy and Fletch, who have been married for four years but have never been able to kindle that "spark" that begins with their love of one another. As Poppy works through the abusive relationship she has with her mother and learns to grow and develop her own interests, she discovers the passion that she holds for Fletch and as a result their marriage is able to survive.
Meanwhile Jemma and Beaumont are slowly negotiating their relationship. She is learning to appreciate his passion for politics while he is learning to love her intelligent and wit. The Duke of Villiers, injured in the duel at the end of Desperate Duchesses develops an infection and is sick most of the novel--he has to learn to forgive himself in order to be healed.
Artful weaving of three stories. Beautifully written. I'm always sad when I finish a James book because I know I'm not going to miss the characters.
Highly recommended for romance readers.
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