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"An entertaining albeit typical Regency romance"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted December 15, 2004

Lady Eleanor Griffin is tired of the patterns that engulf her life. If she has the slightest bit of fun, one, two, and even at times all three of her brothers come down on her. She wants them to back off so she enjoy her youth. She Read more...

"Delightful start to a new Regency series starring the Griffin family."
Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted January 10, 2005

Lady Eleanor Griffin notes a pattern in her life. When she attempts to have fun, her brothers immediately squash it with lectures on propriety and the need to protect the 800- year-old Griffin name from scandal. Since she's had several seasons, Eleanor has no illusions why most men court her -- Read more...

Summary

Young Ladies Just Want To Have Fun . . . Unfortunately Eleanor Griffin has three strapping brothers to frighten away any beau they deem unsuitable.She knows she's expected to marry eventually -- probably to some staid, crusty old lord -- but until that dark day dawns, Nell intends to enjoy herself. However, brother Sebastian, Duke of Melbourne, isn't about to let his sister run completely wild, and asks his best friend, the Marquis of Deverill, to keep a close eye on the spirited lovely. Could any chaperone be less qualified -- yet moreappreciated -- than Valentine Corbett? Here is a man as sinful as he is attractive, a notorious rake, gambler,and pursuer of women whom Nell has fancied sincegirlhood. Alas, the irresistible rogue seems uncharacteristically determined to be honorable, despite the passionate longing in his gaze. And Nellmust tread carefully, for she has promised to immediately wed whomever her siblings choose should so much as a hint of scandal arise . . .