"Vivid, exciting characters and a strong mystery. Second book featuring cursed dueling pistols."

Widow Felicity Merriwether's re-entry into society places her in the path of Major Anthony Sheridan. Six years ago, a love-struck Felicity spent a passionate, illicit night with Anthony before he left for war. After his departure, Felicity discovered she was pregnant and believing he abandoned her, she quickly wed a wealthy merchant. The marriage deteriorated into a nightmare when her husband learned of the duplicity. Felicity's fortune changed when her husband died and she found a talent for increasing his businesses. Felicity's goals are simple. She wishes to raise her son and avoid matrimony.

A war-weary Anthony returns home to heal his injured leg before shipping off to India. At a society event, he unexpectedly stumbles upon the woman who callously betrayed him by wedding another. Bitter and disillusioned, Anthony decides to seduce and then leave Felicity.

Before Anthony can set his plan into motion, one of his officers is murdered. The killer cleverly disguises his act as a suicide. The investigation leads Anthony to challenge the likely suspect to a duel. Using the infamous cursed dueling pistols, the match ends with no injuries and with certain truths revealed.

Murder impedes Anthony's seduction of Felicity, and facts regarding her son also alter his course of action. Complicating their emotional journey is a pseudo-niece with her own agenda, as well as a vicious killer.

THE WEDDING AFFAIR is the second in a series featuring the cursed dueling pistols. This tale displays Ms. King's skill at portraying rich, vivid characters and gives the added excitement of a strong mystery plot.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 15, 2003