"Fun Engaging Romp"

Four years ago, Miss Caroline Ritter, a diamond of the first water, had her seasonal debut -- a debut that ended in a terrible scandal. In disgrace she was turned out of her home by her father and after a series of positions found herself at the Distinguished Academy for Governesses looking for a position more suited to her talents ...of flirting. Though not much call for that particular talent, the headmistress did have a position she thought would suit Caroline. The Duke of Nevette needed someone to teach his foppish son, Lord Huntington, how to behave and attract a bride instead of chasing them away with his ridiculous behavior.

Jude Durant, the earl of Huntington had an agenda and part of it was continuing his foppish masquerade in order to bring down the villains who had killed his elder brother when they'd gone to the continent on their grand tour. Having his father dictate to him that he must accept his 'tutor' would complicate his mission; having Caroline Ritter for a tutor posed an even bigger problem, as his focus was split between chasing spies and chasing Miss Ritter.

*** Continuing her series within the Distinguished Academy of Governesses theme, Ms. Dodd maintains the readers interest with a delightful cast of characters, snappy dialogs, and a lovely romance. Jude's ridiculous antics and outlandish outfits provided plenty of lighthearted humor to the wary once-burned Miss Ritter. Dodd continues to enchant her readers with lovely romantic stories and superb plots that engage the reader and leave them wanting more. With the hook she leaves at the end of this book -- I for one, want more!

Reviewed by Marilyn Rondeau
Posted April 5, 2006

Summary

Learn to Flirt in 10 Lessons or Less!

Miss Caroline Ritter, accomplished flirt, acknowledged beauty, and ruined gentlewoman, offers lessons to any rich, noble lord too inept to attract a wife. Discard your silly affectations and your garish clothing! Learn the art of witty conversation, elegant dancing, equestrian feats and irresistible seduction at the opera! With Miss Ritter's help, you can become the most sought-after aristocrat at the ball!

Send your request to the Distinguished Academy of Governesses.

Please, absolutely no devastatingly attractive men with hidden agendas, such as secret missions or vengeful plots against evil villains—specifically not Jude Durant, the earl of Huntington, the most handsome, the most covert, the most dangerous of all the aristocrats in Regency London.