Passions of a wicked Earl

Seriously, if couples just TALKED to each other when they have conflict, 99.5% of romance novels would disappear off the face of the Earth. The problem I have with this book is the hero's hypocrisy.
So, he leaves his bride because he thought she had an affair with his brother. And then he goes on to become an adulterer himself? Now, I wouldn't have as much as an issue if he'd be okay with his wife having affairs after that. You know, an open relationship and all, but then he berates her constantly about her being unfaithful when he was flagrantly so?

Sure, t'was the way of the world back then, but I'm trying to enjoy a good romance not get aggravated.

Also, the reason why he suddenly falls for Claire is so flimsy I can't quite believe it.

Then there's the cray cray ending ...

Not Heath's best, alas.