"An enjoyable Regency romance"
In 1817, Harriet Nash decides she wants Steven Morris as
her husband so she decides to go after him treating him
like a dog chasing after her, the fox. Steven wants
Harriet also, but he needs money to climb out of severe
debt caused by his mother when she met with a series
of "accidents" while traveling the continent. Steven knows
he needs an heiress. Harriet persuades Steven to teach her how to "flirt" so she
can go after a rake. In their tryst, both get carried away
and they make love. He plans to marry her as more than
just the honorable thing to do but even his best friend
Royce is unable to help with the debt because his money has
been challenged in court and frozen by a MacWilliams. This
is the same person who bought up all of Steven's promissory
notes and may have caused his mother's accidents. If he is
to wed for love, Steven must learn why MacWilliams wants to
destroy him. CHASING A ROGUE is an enjoyable Regency romance that
actually explains why the hero needs to wed an heiress as
opposed to marrying for love. Though the reason behind the
accidents seems very weak, sub-genre readers will delight
in the antics of the lead couple, especially Harriet's
campaign tactics. The return of characters from A MERRY
CHASE will send the audience seeking that novel and other
works by Victoria Malvey. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 2, 2002
Bringing together the beloved characters from her
enchanting romance A Merry Chase, Victoria Malvey
spins a
charming Regency tale of a woman's pursuit of the most
elusive quarry of all -- true love...
SummaryHarriet Nash longs for marital bliss, and the dashing
Steven Morris, Earl of Heath, seems the ideal candidate in
every way. Following her theory that catching the perfect
mate is like a fox hunt, Harriet sets out to snare a
husband. But Steven proves a difficult catch, evading all
her artful traps with ease. Undaunted, Harriet devises a
new plan: to convince Steven that she'll help him catch a
wife if he helps her find a suitable husband. With empty
family coffers demanding that he marry a wealthy heiress,
Steven must resist his growing desire for Harriet. When she
approaches him with her plan, he eagerly agrees, hoping
that time spent with Harriet will cure him of his
fascination -- never suspecting that their secret scheming
would soon turn into a very public passion....
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