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"Amusing, entertaining Regency romance."
Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted November 17, 2004

Lady Isabel Weymouth arrives in London with the goal of snaring a rich husband as fast as possible. Until her husband died, Isabel had no inkling of the cost of their high living. She realizes when society learns of her debts; her worth on the marriage mart will suffer dramatically. Read more...

"An amusing Regency romance"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 29, 2004

In 1814, knowing she is broke and soon will be unable to keep up appearances amidst the Ton, Isabel Weymouth decides she needs to marry a wealthy aristocrat. For good luck as she prowls the Ton for a suitable match and wears her grandmother's lucky brooch. Richard Mallory has just Read more...

Summary

"And so you must find the Mallory Heart and bring it home at once. No matter what it takes." After this decree from his grandmother,Richard, Viscount Mallory, goes in search of the long-lost family heirloom. Imagine his surprise when he spots the exquisite heart- shaped ruby brooch on the bosom of the equally exquisite Lady Isabel Weymouth! Could this popular young socialite actually be a jewel thief? Richard is determined that the brooch be returned to his family. So when an opportunity presents itself, he pilfers the jewel from the lady's bedroom, but is stunned when she steals it back the very next day! Clearly the enchanting Isabel is a more formidable opponent than he imagined, and the former soldier finds himself battling wits and wills with the captivating temptress. Passion ignites between them as the competition heats up, and suddenly there is more than a ruby brooch at stake in this game of hearts.