All of her life, Lady Lucy Abernathy has followed the path set before her by her remote guardian's instructions with no argument. And it has served her well. At the school her guardian chose, Lucy met Hermione, a beautiful girl who became her best friend. Lucy agreed with her guardian and became engaged to a man she'd only met twice. Lucy only asks for one Season to enjoy the parties as a single woman. She didn't expect to meet Gregory Bridgerton, a pleasant young man who catches her eye. Unfortunately, Gregory's eye catches sight of the beautiful Hermione. Lucy knows her chances with Gregory are nil, for all men fall in love with Hermione.

The youngest male in the Bridgerton family, Gregory has never had to struggle for what he wants or needs. He's a happy-go-lucky gentleman with few cares or worries. As he watched his brothers and sisters fall in love, Gregory patiently awaited the same happy fate. Believing in love at first sight, Gregory sees a vision, the devastatingly beautiful Hermione. Finally, love enters his life. When the vision does not return his regard, Gregory redoubles his efforts using Hermione's friend, Lucy, a delightful lady, to aid him.

All is a jumble as Gregory loves Hermione and she loves another. Lucy, with a fiancé, falls for Gregory. It takes a shocking twist of fate for everyone to re-examine his or her choices.

Ms. Quinn concludes her famous Bridgerton family stories with an unforgettable tale of comedy and manners in Regency England. The lighthearted romp with its sparkling dialogue and lively characters is an irresistible read.

Book Summary

Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except ...

She wasn’t the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except ...

Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar ...