I was actually so for the relationship between Alice and Blackwood from the beginning. I love the way it turned out. 

Alice is the sister of a Duke. A Duke who, with his two besties, is one of the dis-graces. In other words, they are bad boys. Blackwood is one of them. Alice decides she needs to get married because if her brother gets himself killed, she will be at the mercy of his evil heir. Blackwood decides to stay in london to watch over her while she’s husband hunting. Evil heir causes problems and her brother goes missing and her and Blackwood end up together for longer than is proper so they decide to get married BUT THE CHAOS IS NOT OVER. 

Alice is super into social reform and helping the poor. Blackwood is super into drinking with the boys and causing chaos but it works. They are PINING. You can feel it. I loved it. I was behind them 100%. He was actually so sweet to her. They had arguments but you just knew it would work out. 

I loved them as a couple!