This has been a difficult book to evaluate. The characters were interesting, the action was abundant and the plot had depth. However, when the couple became lovers, Dillian (yep, it's a woman) decides to trade her favors for the safety of herself and her cousin. That was disappointing. Another point is that John Paul Jones died in 1792 and this book takes place in 1817. The war they had to be talking about was the American Revolution and that would make Gavin fairly old.

Lately, I've grown a bit weary of Regency novels zeroing in on the ton and all that is fashionable. This book took a different view and pretty-well stayed away from fashionable balls and simpering females. There's a lot of action in this book. I found that to be delightful.

Gavin is a scarred hero who just wants to molder in his decrepit, gothic mansion. However, the brother he took care of while young now wants to shake Gavin out of his malaise. To that end, he brings two damsels in distress to Gavin's ancient abode. Dillian, the heroine (a female with a really weird name), is the companion (and cousin) of the gorgeous Blanche (she's presently scarred {hands, face, etc.} from a fire at one of her homes).

What I'm trying to say is that the premise and plot were exciting but the execution was disappointing.

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