I did not like this book as much as the first in the series. Jack was very proper and did all of the right things in his court of Sophie but it just fell flat. Sophie was in love with Jack. Jack was in love with Sophie. Sophie didn't want to marry Jack because she didn't have any money and she thought he needed to marry for money. Jack just came into a lot of money but didn't tell anyone so that the mother's wouldn't throw the daughters at him and he could make his own choice. Then, when he tried to tell Sophie she didn't believe him. It was all very bland. The best parts were when Jack was keeping Marston or whatever his name was away. He was insufferable and could not take a hint. Also, Jack with the young cousins, and with Ned was good. Ned and Clarissa were ridiculous, both in love with the other and neither willing to admit it. But the punch Ned gave the unscrupulous guard was good, and then the one Jack gave him later. There were good moments, but it just was kind of blah.