SUNRISE WITH A NOTORIOUS LORD is the fourth book of the Lords of Vice series. Having read this series from the beginning I find that each story is unique and holds is own place in my heart. Hawkins has created a regency world full of mischief, mayhem, and romance that any reader will fall in love with. I have been enchanted by Vane throughout this series. His fun-loving character has had his serious moments, but is always willing to bet against all odds. As determined as he is not to marry, in this story we see that deep down Vane has always held out for that special woman.

Through all his mistresses there has come a point when the relationship must end; sooner rather than later is best in Vane's opinion. As our hero in this story Vane is surprisingly gallant and romantic in his pursuit of Isabel. Isabel is not the quiet on the shelf sister that she would have everyone believe. It was truly rewarding to watch her come out of her box and turn into a woman. During the course of this book we watch Isabel go from having no friends to beginning relationships with people that are not servants. Isabel reminds me of the ugly duckling with her transformation into society. As we all know it takes a strong woman to reel in an unlikely groom...even if she doesn't want one.

Lord Vanewright, or Vane as he is known, has struggled with thwarting his mother's matchmaking skills for two seasons. Now he has been threatened with poverty if he does not comply, marry, and produce an heir. When his fellow Lords of Vice begin betting on his success Vane knows that he must fight for his right to remain a bachelor. One woman seems to be challenging his resolve. Who would have thought that any lady would thieve a thief for him is outrageous. But that is exactly what she did. And just like that Miss Isabel Thorne captured his attention unlike any other woman ever had. Now he just had to figure out a way to have her without having to have her.

When Isabel was invited to London by the Marchioness of Netherley she was not quite sure the woman's reasoning was sound. Introducing her sister Delia and herself to society was one thing, but attempting to lure the woman's son into marrying her sister was quite an undertaking that Isabel did not think would work. Most especially when she learns that Lord Vanewright is so much more than she imagined he would be. His every romantic gesture has left her at a loss. How can she betray her supporter and her sister? More importantly can she betray herself?

Simply spectacular from front to back! The romantic in me loved all the little touches that made Vane into a hero. Hawkins has made a man out of this philandering boy. SUNRISE WITH A NOTORIOUS LORD is truly a story that captures the imagination and the heart.