I’m a big fan of Mimi Matthews’ writing and have been looking forward to this book. I enjoyed the nod to Beauty and the Beast, and several other novels. The slow-burn and romantic tension between the hero and heroine were palpable and drove the plot from beginning to end. A little more sensual than the other novels I’ve read by Mimi, but still considered clean by Victorian romance novel standards. I highly recommend this story. The history and attention to details are spot-on.