Follow My Lead

"This book gets a 4 because it goes Sopranos on your butt and fades to black at the end.<br/>If the next book doesn't pick up from there, I'm going to be thoroughly incensed.<br/><br/>This is the BEST book of the series so far: Jason, Duke of Rayne, is definitely a conflicted individual. A scholar, a peer, responsibilities / primogeniture / fortune, etc. to manage. Gets tied up with Winnifred (Winn), a bluestocking on a quest across the continent to prove a fact she threw out at the Historical Society and she has to back it up. I LOVED this book and the "journey" trope that it follows - I love how this isn't an easy trip for either one of them and crazy, believable things happen to them along the way. The scene with Jason / Winn in the inn, leading up to a spicy moment needs to come with an octane rating. HOT. HOT. HOT. I was scared thoroughly for George and Winn - he's definitely a villain and not one you want to root for.<br/><br/>The 3rd Act conflict? *chef's kiss* When Jason was yelling to Winn through her chaperone's door? I had TEARS in my eyes. It was amazingly hot / cute / sweet - all the feels. Hate Jason in the previous book but I absolutely ADORED him in this book. I also loved how amazingly fierce Winn is - LOVE a STRONG female main character. She's strong but she has her flaws along with Jason and they complement each other so well. <br/><br/>Can't wait for the next book - I better get more Jason / Winn!"