Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

Loved the female friendships in this book! I felt like this one went on a bit too long - I understand why, to some extent, but the whole thing with Annabelle's mom stabbing the dude was pretty out of left field and a pretty extreme way to tie up that plot loose end. Other than that, I really enjoyed this one. The chemistry was definitely believable and I liked that the male lead wasn't the usual lord or duke or whatever. Definitely going to read the rest of this series!

I'd have given this book an extra star if I could actually stand Annabelle for most of the book. I found her extremely annoying and pretty much wanted to smack her most of the time but I liked Simon a lot and some of the other characters were ok.

I think I was expecting a bit more about the whole plot and everything... but was a really ok book.
Maybe I was comparing too much with the Hathaways storyline, and was quit the same but, somehow, less.
But hopefully it will achieve its full amazement with Lillian (whose strong spirit and sharp tongue probably will make the next book shine).