This time around I did find myself enjoying this book more. The relationship that I had started to form from the first book was stronger. Alix is still Alix. Yet, I am happy to see her focus with the horses is more of the focal point. There is no more hiding and trying to be a "proper lady". Nicholas is warm and inviting. I was glad to see that he sided with Alix. Jenny is back as well. She brings the light to the story. Someone that I did not mention in my review from the first book is Alix's Uncle Quenton. He is a fun character. He might be right up there as a tie for favorite with Alix. Plus, I can guarantee to get some laughs when he is around.

Due to the fact that I enjoyed the characters so much, I was able to read a bit faster. I do want to recommend that you read the first book, After Midnight. If you have not read the first book than you may get lost jumping into this book. It does not take place instantly after the first one but a lot of what transpires in this book is an outcome of the events in the prior book. Some of the growing pains I had with the first book were improved upon in this book. ( )