This was a fun and 'juicy' bit of fun. The heroine is spunky, smart and determined - the hero gorgeous, strong willed and sexy. These two coming up against each other is something to be savored. Romance at it's most delicious!
Fast, whitty and cute. Quick read.
This is my favorite author. I loved this book as well.
First,one guy gives up his title to his brother- then mistaken identity- s stolen sword- good story- not boring- masterful men and strong women.
Liked it.
Justin Maddox, scottish blacksmith, stolen at birth and now restored to his title of Duke. Francesca Dunroy, trying to get her pendant back from a loathsome rake, mistakes Justin for Penthorpe and plants a kiss on him. Thinking him to be Penthorpe and hoping she can seduce him into returning the pendant. This is the beginning of an interesting relationship, which of course escalates.
I had read the book that told of Justin's brother going to
Scotland to find his stolen brother and enjoyed reading of what happened to him. I enjoy reading Cathy Maxwell.

Melinda F. (
Lindy67) - Brewton, AL wrote on 4/12/2007...
Cathy Maxwell never fails, she knows how to make her characters come alive and the romance is a good too!
This is about a young lady trying to retrieve a family heirloom, but instead of the man meeting her who has it, she ends up in the caress of the newly titled duke. It has some twist and turns but over all a very good read.