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The prequel to this series, The Governess Affair, is definitely worth a read to enrich the understanding of Oliver, though the book stands entirely on its own. Like so many of Milan's stories, the heroines of these adventures are strong influences on their mates in a positive way. It is also a source of a great deal of humor. The love between the two is endearing because it is so unexpected, so difficult and their coming together shows how opposites can, indeed, attract. The heroine Jane, a peacock not the wren that Oliver says he needs for his career, may never be fashionable in the mode of others, but she learns to use her pain and rejection as a springboard for growth, never showing any malice towards those who have hurt her. In fact the theme of the story is about having the courage to be true to the self, as Oliver eventually learns from his mother, his sister, and his aunt. Oliver has lessons to learn about himself, as well as healing that needs to take place - a healing that only someone like Jane can provide. But she has a reason for her behavior, which we come to understand, and her pairing with the conservative Oliver, who feels he has to be on good behavior because he is the bastard son of a Duke, actually makes for a totally inspiring as well as endearing love story. She seems to be rude and loud and completely unfashionable. This story is about two rather unusual lovers, and some readers have been put-off slightly by the fact that the female heroine does not conform to the stylish image of ladies commonly found in romances. Each story stands alone, but those who prefer to read in order might want to start at the beginning.įunny and Endearing and Unique - good combo! It is preceded by The Governess Affair, a prequel novella, and The Duchess War, the first in the series. The Heiress Effect is the second full-length book in the Brothers Sinister series. But there's something about the lovely, courageous Jane that he can't resist.even though it could mean the ruin of them both. He certainly doesn't need to fall in love with her. He doesn't need to come to the rescue of the wrong woman. If he makes one false step, he'll never get the chance to accomplish anything. He's the bastard son of a duke, raised in humble circumstances - and he intends to give voice and power to the common people.

Oliver Marshall has to do everything right. She'll do anything, even risk humiliation, if it means she can stay unmarried and keep her sister safe. Even her immense dowry can't save her from being an object of derision.Īnd that's precisely what she wants. No matter how costly they are, her gowns fall on the unfortunate side of fashion. When she's in company, she always says the wrong thing - and rather too much of it. Miss Jane Fairfield can't do anything right.