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"Entertaining Regency romance"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 4, 2004

Christine Derrick was married to Oscar for seven years, but their happiness together ended when he began accusing her of trysts. Now a widow of two years, Christine never goes to social events for she does not want to run into her in-laws, who for the most part think Read more...

"Excellent Regency romance in Bedwyn series."
Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted May 12, 2004

A widow for two years, Christine Derrick once again embraces life with her natural exuberance. Her marriage, a love match, deteriorated with her husband's unfounded jealousy. Cast off by her husband's relatives, Christine returned home to reside with her mother and older sister. When her only friend within the Read more...

"Beautiful, touching and fitting end to Bedwyn series."
Reviewed by Lenore Howard
Posted May 12, 2004

Christine Derrick had once moved in the elite circles of society. Now a widow, ostracized by her former acquaintances, she enjoys a quiet but fulfilling life in the country. When her friend, Melanie, begs her to attend a house party to even out the numbers, Christine reluctantly accepts, intending only Read more...

Summary

All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at the most glittering social event of the season. Some whisper of a tragic love affair. Others say he is so aloof and passionless that not even the greatest beauty could capture his attention. But on this dazzling afternoon, one woman did catch the duke?s eye?and she was the only female in the room who wasn?t even trying. Christine Derrick is intrigued by the handsome duke?all the more so when he invites her to become his mistress. What red-blooded woman wouldn?t enjoy a tumble in the bedsheets with a consummate lover?with no strings and no questions asked. An infuriating lady with very definite views on men, morals, and marriage, Christine confounds Wulfric at every turn. Yet even as the lone wolf of the Bedwyn clan vows to seduce her any way he can, something strange and wonderful is happening. Now for a man who thought he?d never lose his heart, nothing less than love will do. With her trademark wit, riveting storytelling, and sizzling sexual sparks, Mary Balogh once again brings together two polar opposites: an irresistible, high-and-mighty aristocrat and the impulsive, pleasure-loving woman who shows him what true passion is all about. A man and a woman so wrong for each other, it can result only in the perfect match.