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Rating: 4.5 / 5

If I'd noticed back when this book came out that it was about Cam Rohan from the Wallflowers series (I think he was just in one book...), I would have read it much sooner! Cam was such an intriguing character when Kleypas gave us a peak at him before. I was actually rather disappointed that he didn't end up with Daisy. But I'm glad Kleypas brought Cam back and let us see more of him. I ended up liking him even more!

The heroine of Mine Till Midnight is a "spinster" named Amelia Hathaway who is the de facto leader of her family. Her older brother should technically have the job, but he's floundering in gut-wrenching grief over the death of his fiance. So Amelia is in charge of taking care of her quirky family. When her brother Leo disappears again, she goes out searching with her family's "adopted" son, Merripen - a gypsy abandoned by his tribe and left for dead. The two encounter gaming club manager Cam Rohan who reluctantly helps them find Leo...and surprises Amelia with a searing kiss before walking away.

She thinks to never see him again, but when her family moves to their new estate (from a title Leo surprisingly inherited) she's shocked to find Cam in residence visiting her new neighbor, Lord Westcliff (from the Wallflowers series). And soon the two are battling an intense attraction...but each has their own "demons" to battle - Amelia taking care of her family, and Cam trying to find his place in the world (be it his gypsy roots, or in the white world).

I've read quite a few reviews that thought something was missing from this book, but I have to admit I really enjoyed it a lot and didn't have any major complaints. Cam was such a fascinating character to read about. He's definitely a drool worthy hero and I'm so glad Kleypas brought him back!

And I actually rather liked Amelia (though I know many others didn't). True she was a bit of a control freak, trying to manage her family, but I don't think she went overboard at all. Leo needed managing, Win was ill and needed support, and the others were young. I thought Amelia was rather strong and valiant in the way she kept things together. And I definitely felt the chemistry between Cam and Amelia. That scene where he sweeps her into the night on his horse was fabulous. I actually sighed ;)

The storyline mostly revolved around Amelia's family and their struggles - Leo's grief, inheriting a title, Win's illness - and all that. I didn't like Leo for most of the book, but once I got to understand his character a bit more, I just felt sad for him because he was totally lost. I'm looking forward to reading his story to see how he puts his life back together.

There's also a side-story in the book of the secret love between Win and Merripen. Those two are definitely interesting...can't wait to read more about them in the next book.

As a bonus for this book, we also got to see the Westcliffs (Wallflowers series) again. It was nice to get an update on them!

The one this that I was rather "blah" about for this book was the minor supernatural element that popped up now and then. It just didn't quite fit, in my opinion and came off kinda awkward. But it was easy to overlook.

Overall...I just enjoyed this one a lot...from the characters to the relationship and the low-key storyine. The book had a rather loving, sweet feel to it (at least for me). And it definitely kept me reading! I finished it in two sittings. Plus the build-up for Merripen/Win has me anxious to read the next book. Can't wait to start it!