"Delightful matchmaking story."

Georgianna Thomasina Beverly...how do you describe an almost 20-year-old imp? Indulged granddaughter of Lord Tivington, she's had freedoms seldom given to young ladies of her status. And she's an authoress. Now, wouldn't most eligible bachelors think she was a bluestocking? Well, maybe she is, but she must have her long-overdue season soon. Actually, she's about three years too late, but most mistake her for a young girl, which she's used to her advantage on several occasions. Even so, Georgi has no desire to be an airhead like her cousin Cassie.

Lord Everhart is wondering why he came to settle this estate he's inherited. It does seem a nice break from all the marriage-minded young ladies and their overbearing mamas trying to trap him into a proposal he isn't ready for. Oh, he knows he'll have to take that plunge someday, but it will be on his own terms with his pick of a bride rather than someone else's choice. Now, what's he going to do about these feelings he's developing for Georgi? She's just a child. He'll have to get over them before someone accuses him of robbing the cradle.

Cagey Lord Tivington is doing his best to see his granddaughters and grandson settled as happily as possible. And he makes no bones about being extra cautious with his Georgi. Can he truly do what's best for all oncerned?

Ms. Savery has done a good job of weaving this matchmaking story together. The characters are colorful and delightful. You'll enjoy meeting each and every one of them.

Reviewed by Becky Rotz
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003