Book 6 of the Lost Lords series

Kirkland's book was the one I was most looking forward to. Maybe this gave me unrealistic expectations. I was very disappointed. I found this the weakest book in the series. It was very predictable and Laurel was a very weak character. Kirkland deserved a lot better. [Also, the fact that someone is kidnapped in practically every book in the series is getting tiresome. Especially because the timeline from book 1 to this one is less than a year. (hide spoiler)]

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

James, Lord Kirkland, owns a shipping fleet, half a London gaming house, and is a ruthlessly effective spymaster. He is seldom self-indulgent. . .except when it comes to the gentle, indomitable beauty who was once his wife.

Laurel Herbert gave James her heart as an innocent young girl--until she saw him perform an act of shocking violence before her very eyes. That night she left her husband, and he let her go without a word of protest.

Now, ten years later, a chance encounter turns passionate, with consequences that cannot be ignored. But as they try to rebuild what was broken, they must face common enemies and a very uncommon love. . ..

Mary Jo Putney writes endearing and believable characters, and fans are sure to love this novel.

James and Laurel got married very young, their marriage did not work and they lived apart for ten years. Until they meet again in Bristol: he sick and she is a nurse.
It is very well written, the plot is well built the characters are believable and likeable. I didn't love Laurel, she was annoying and immature, she judged her husband negatively without trying to think that he couldn't act differently. James instead is loyal, kind and sweet, thanks to him, the story was more pleasant