If you love the Bridgertons, wait until you discover the Blydons . . . This is the witty, delightful second book in Julia Quinns first ever Regency romance trilogy. Lady Arabella Blydon has both beauty and a brain, and shes tired of men. When a suitor tells Arabella hes willing to overlook her appalling bluestocking tendencies on account of her looks and fortune, she decides to take a break from the Marriage Mart. During an extended stay in the country, she never expects to meet Lord John Blackwood, a wounded war hero who intrigues her like no other man. Lord John has lived through the worst horrors of war, but to him nothing has been as terrifying as Lady Arabella. She is intoxicating, infuriating - and she makes him want to live again. Suddenly hes writing bad poetry and climbing trees in the pitch-dark night - just so he can dance with her. And even though he knows he can never be the sort of man she deserves, he cant help wanting her. But when the harsh light of day replaces the magic of midnight, can this tormented soul learn to love again? Find out why readers everywhere are falling in love with Julia Quinns irresistible romance books A veritable treat Daily Mail Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines Guardian on the Bridgerton series Julia Quinns Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I cant focus on anything else Stylist Quinn is a master of historical romance Entertainment Weekly