The Perfect Lover

I take back what I said about an earlier Laurens novel! Actually, I don't, but I am chastened to recognize that if you've written a million books, they can't all be great - but this one was! Funny/moving battle of wits/will between the romantic duo, lots of sexy sexy sex scenes, and a murder mystery subplot that was well-integrated and extra fun. I briefly worried there was going to be a "the Roma gardener did it" plot thunk, but (small spoiler), the Roma gardener was entirely blameless, and Laurens pointed out that bigotry is the only reason he was suspect in the first place. I'm actually reading a 3rd Laurens novel now to keep letting data shape my opinion :)