5 Stars because this book brough me nothing buy joy when I needed it. I absolutely loved the premise of the Earls and Earl-to-Be being beacons of healthy masculinity and male friendship. Communication. Empathy. Support. Found Family. If those wholesome male relationships weren't enough, we also get the beautiful reconnection of two somewhat estranged sisters as they come to fully understand each other and become true friends. The romance was a sweet slow burn of mutual respect and affection, with a flavor of childhood-friends-to-lovers. I also enjoyed what seemed to be some historical ADHD representation as well as lightly touching on some heavier subjects while keeping the story focused on how having the right people around you can make anything more bearable.