Ashley March's "Romancing the Countess"

Romancing the Countess - Ashley March

Wonderful, intensely emotional. I've never read anything like this one - totally original, yet totally believable as an emotional journey. The buildup from the beginning of the story to the climax was relentless - like hearing Ravel's Bolero for the first time. There was an enjoyable sharp edge to the story as well, especially in the first half - no need to worry about excess sweetness or mushiness in this book.

Oh, just read it!