Geoffrey is a soldier with a purpose, helping his brothers- in-arms. Only if the droves of women would stop bothering him hoping they will catch his eye and become his bride. Liliana also has a purpose. She wants to find her father's killer and see justice served, even if it is only for the memory of who he was.

Liliana is a chemist in a time where it was certainly not fashionable for a woman to hold any career, much less a scientifically-geared one. She seizes her own independence and refuses to be "that ineffectual woman." I definitely admired her for that. Geoffrey is easy to like as well. His intentions tend to be admirable and he isn't some "brawny soldier with no brains."

Geoffrey's treatment of Liliana is unusual for the time period, but makes him that much more easy to fall in love with. He acknowledges that Liliana has a brain and respects her opinion. I find it unusual when the two characters develop a friendship and respect for each other before the actual "love" comes into the equation, but it is refreshing when it does! Heather Snow has done a phenomenal job of writing characters a reader can connect with. SWEET ENEMY is a must read for any historical romance fan!