Julia Quinn graces us with book 3 in the Rokesby series, THE OTHER MISS BRIDGERTON. This might be my favorite in the series yet! THE OTHER MISS BRIDGERTON is a charming and lively tale that kept me happily enthralled throughout.

Poppy Bridgerton in an awesome heroine: she's smart, inquisitive, and a generous heart. Poppy refuses to settle for a ho-hum society marriage simply for the sake of being married. If she can't find a man worthy of her mind and her passion, she'll stay a spinster bluestocking. How excellent is that?!

Captain Andrew James Rokesby is a courier-cum-spy for His Majesty's government, although not even his family knows it. Operating as a privateer, he is forced to kidnap Poppy in order to protect vital documents he must deliver to Portugal. Poppy is carted on board his ship, where the enforced quarters cause her to fall in love with her captor (as one does as a romance heroine, naturally!)

Despite the well-used plot, this story feels fresh. The witty conversations are practically sparkling, and I highlighted a boatload of excellent ripostes. I adore great dialogue, and Poppy and her captain have snappy conversations in spades. Quinn's THE OTHER MISS BRIDGERTON is a satisfying historical romance, giving the reader swashbuckling derring-do, witty repartee, and a dreamy Happily Ever After.