I can't get enough of Sue Lyndon and Celeste Jones' Talcott House books. I love all the stories and have enjoyed reading all about the little ladies and their Papas, so getting a new one is just such a treat.

Rosie has fallen in love with her betrothed, Lord Caldwell, but she keeps putting off their wedding date. It's not that she doesn't want to marry him, it's that she's worried about it because she has a secret and she's afraid if he finds out, he won't marry her.

Lord Caldwell, tired of waiting for her to set a date, has decided to take matters into his own hands. He's going to visit her, kidnap her, take her to Gretna Green, marry her, and keep her captive in a Scottish castle. Rosie's pretty much on board with most of this, only she worries that it's not proper. But, it's seriously romantic, right?

I think Rosie is pretty awesome. She works really hard on being the proper lady, but deep inside she has a fire. She loses her temper and prods at people, but only when truly, truly, truly provoked. It takes a while. Of course, there are consequences, but I'm not entirely sure that Rosie minds them all too much.

Great story and I'm looking forward to the next one. ( )