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Continuing my reread of the Hathaways series by Lisa Kelypas, I jumped into Seduce Me At Sunrise immediately after finishing the first book. I have to say, even though this is only book 2 in the series, I'm really enjoying my reread of my favorite Lisa Kelypas series!
This book focuses on Winnifred and Merripen's romance. It was teased a lot during the first book. After surviving her bout with Scarlet Fever, Win has been really frail and considered an "invalid" since. She is very weak and loses her energy really quickly. This is definitely the angstiest book in the series for me, but it's done so well. Since Win has been sick a lot lately, Merripen really tries to stay away from her. Win (with Leo as escort) end up going to a special medical facility in France for healing. We see her try to connect with Merripen before she leaves, but he pushes her away. There is a small time jump in the beginning and we come to almost two-years later with Win and Leo's return. It was also hoped for, but it seems that Leo has also done some healing himself. During the time gone, Merripen has pretty much taken over the running and restoration of Ramsay House. That's one thing I love about this series. Even though Leo is the aristocrat of the bunch, the household is really run relying on the strengths of Leo, Cam and Merripen equally. Their first meeting is a little angsty as Win is cloaked and Merripen thinks she's a prostitute. Eventually he comes to realize who it actually is and so starts their actual romance.
I'm not the biggest angst reader, but I do enjoy it more in historicals. What's nice about this book is it's mutual pining. Now that Win is strong though, she's over it. There is a lot of pushing on her part and pulling away from Merripen, but I love that when he does crack a little towards their chemistry is on fire. The doctor that treats Win comes back to London for a bit with her and Leo, and wants to try to form a romantic attachment with her. Even though I wasn't a big fan of him or how he treated Win, I understand that there needed to be a bigger push for Merripen to give in to his feelings.
It's talked about in the first book when discussing traditions about the Romany, and one of their courting rituals(?) is to "kidnap" the lady. And guys, spoiler, but Merripen kidnaps Win. She knows immediately what's going on and is so happy that he's finally making his move, but the entire scene and subsequent moments between them are so great. I love that once Merripen goes 100% into the relationship, he's in it 100%, forever. Another fun subplot is we find out Merripen and Cam are actually brothers and Merripen is the next in line for an Irish earldom. It's a fun twist in his storyline and it was so fun to see more of the connection between Cam and Merripen form. I do want to mention though that the "third act" villian is a little more dramatic in this book that usual. I really didn't like the doctor, but it just felt out of character. However we see Win get absolutely bamf and stand up for her man (and brother-in-law).
I loved this book, and even though it's great I would have to list it as book 4 in enjoyment for me. Mostly because it's angstier than I usually enjoy. It is still a 5-star read and I really can't recommend this series more. It's got a little something for everyone. Plus it's nice that the series is only 5 books long, it makes it a little more bingeable and easier I feel like for new readers to handle.
Have you read Seduce Me At Sunrise?
Bookishly Yours,
Stasi🍎
STATISTICS: Seduce Me At Sunrise, Lisa Kleypas, 5-stars, 1 day, paperback, 360 pages, published in 2008
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