Millie has mended her ways. If you've read the second book, you'll know that she was one of the villains for most of the book. She's refused to help her brother in his criminal schemes and is determined to get a fresh start with some family. On her way there, she comes across none other than the honorable David Stone, the man she deceived in Oregon.
David is on his way to England so that he can take over his obligations as the Earl of Stoneford. The last person he wants to come across is Charlotte/Millie Evans. She wants him to see that she's changed, but he's learned his lesson and doesn't want anything to do with her. His obligations as a gentleman, however, demand that he make sure she's okay. When an accident delays his journey, he has a lot of time to reflect on how he feels about Millie and whether or not he believes she's really changed.
We find out very early on who's really been behind the attempts on David's life. That person has heard the outcome of the attempt in Oregon and now has to come up with a different plan. The threat isn't quite as ominous this time, and you get the feeling it's not quite as important to the story.
I did enjoy this book, but it wasn't my favorite of the series. I found myself getting a little annoyed at David's character with the way he seemed to treat Millie like a servant even after they'd become friends. I was also somewhat disappointed with the end. There wasn't a 100% resolution of justice for the attempts on David's life, and I found myself wondering why it wasn't a big deal anymore. I think there was enough evidence that at least one of them could have considered the culprit at least in passing.
Anyway, even though it wasn't my favorite, it was still a pretty good book. If you get the chance to read them, you'll get a more complete story if you read them in order. Good Book!
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