Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

Rating: 4 1/2 ♥

Synopsis: In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Feilding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven—and into Derek Craven's dangerous world.

A handsome, tough and tenacious Cockney, he rose from, poverty to become lord of London's most exclusive gambling house—a struggle that has left Derek Craven fabulously wealthy, but hardened and suspicious. And now duty demands he allow Sara Fielding into his world—with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But here, in a perilous shadow-realm of ever-shifting fortunes, even a proper "mouse" can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress—and a world-weary gambler can be shaken to his cynical core by the power of passion. . .and the promise of love.

Review: Heartbreakingly awsome. It is clear why Derek Craven is such a fan fav. He was wonderful. I think I only liked Sara. She was so darn set on marrying that mamas boy for too much of the book, I wanted to smack her. I'm not so sure she was the ideal heroine for the part, but what do I know. I do have to say that Derek holds second place in my favorite Kleypas heroes. Nick Gentry (Worth Any Price) has already taken the top slot, and he is not willing to give up his spot.