"Lighthearted historical romantic romp"
In 1853 Marquis Jonathon Effington knows he must marry to
sire an heir, but so far has failed to find any woman
worth keeping as a wife. He also enjoys writing stories,
but uses an anonymous name to get them published, but not
with much success. Every Christmas, his family hosts a ball in which Jonathon
spends the evening in bed with a lady. However, something
goes awry as instead of his selection waiting breathlessly
in his bed, Fiona Fairchild sits in his room patiently
instead of breathlessly waiting for his arrival. She
insists that she must marry in order to save herself and
her three sisters from the poorhouse. Jonathon accepts
her proposal assuming his friends are pulling a prank on
him. However, when he realizes she was not joking, his
honor demands he wed her. They delay marriage to try a
business deal to make money selling her erotic art
enhancing his stories, but he begins to change his mind
about marrying his siren, which means no other sale is
allowed. The eleventh Effington Victorian romance is an enjoyable
tale starring an intrepid lead female protagonist and an
honorable but rakish male counterpart. The story line is
fun to follow as Jonathon assumes his merry prankster pals
are pulling a stunt on him only to quickly find out the
chit was telling the truth about the situation confronting
her and her siblings. LET IT BE LOVE is a lighthearted
historical romantic romp that is fun to read. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 15, 2005
SummaryWhen New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander
created the Effingtons, she introduced an irresistible
clan. Now, meet her most unforgettable hero yet ...
Dashing Jonathon Effington, the Marquess of Helmsley, has
had more than one lady willingly fall into his arms. But
he's so delicious none has ever complained at their
inevitable parting. And while Jonathon's no stranger to
passion of the flesh, his heart has remained untouched.
Until now ...
At each Christmas Ball, Jonathon selects a delectable lady
to share the pleasures of the evening -- after all, it's a
holiday tradition! But he is shocked to discover that his
choice is replaced by an enchanting stranger who surprises
him with a proposal of marriage. Beautiful Fiona Fairchild
is desperate -- only a wedding will save her sisters and
her inheritance. But Jonathon has no interest in marriage,
and what starts as a shocking proposal turns into a
scandalous proposition that might ruin them both ...
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