I wanted to read this book because I loved the Bridgerton series and was missing them. My brother bought me for my birthday over two years ago, but I wanted to finish the Bridgerton series first. I really enjoyed this first book; however, the ending annoyed me.  

This book has two points of view. The first is Billie Bridgerton and everyone seems to think that the Rokesby brothers are the most eligible bachelors, however she has known the Rokesbys since she was born. They are neighbours and they are very close. As a child, Billie was a tomboy running while with Edward and Andrew and she figured she would be married off to one of them once they were older. However, there is one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. Billie thinks George is arrogant and annoying and she is certain that he detests her, which is perfectly convenient as she cannot stand the sign of him either. The second point of view is George Rokesby and he is the eldest and the heir to the earldom, but he feels like he doesn’t fit into his family. Both of his brothers have gone off to be heroes and he is left behind to handle other business affairs and to help his father. He is not babysitting Billie being reckless. However, when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begin to fly and when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can’t stand is the one person they can’t live without.  

I still adore Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean obviously they were talking about horses and carriages and bonnets and massive wigs, but it felt like a modern story. The storyline was interesting, and I was hooked when Billie was stuck on the roof trying to rescue a cat. I found it to be an easy read as well. I loved seeing baby Edmund and I think I will cry the more we see from him knowing how his story goes, but it was funny seeing him as the annoying baby brother. I also enjoyed the fact that we saw Aubrey Hall more as in the main Bridgerton book, they aren’t there very often as it’s about the person debut season in London. So, it was nice to see Aubrey Hall in all its glory and the Mallet of Death being named before Anthony got his hands on it.  

I wanted to see more of Edward’s story. You cannot end it there when the last 25% of the book was to do with Edward’s disappearance. I am aware it’s not his book; it’s George’s book. But George and Billie were worried about Edward and he just got swept under the rug because George wanted Billie, and they had to get married quickly and then to end it in the epilogue with one sentence about Edward was mean. I wanted to see more of the family dynamic as well which I know is going to be difficult with Mary married off and being pregnant and Edward’s storyline and Andrew probably going back on the ships, but I missed the massive family dynamic that we know and love from the main Bridgerton series.  

I cannot wait to see more of the Rokesbys brothers and I'm sure there will be lots of drama.