By: Laura Lee Guhrke
Genres: Romance Historical
Posted: February 12, 2007
Harry, Viscount Marlowe, cannot believe it when the reliable Miss Dove calls him a liar and a scoundrel and quits her job. His office soon deteriorates into chaos. Since she was so unassuming and efficient, Harry always took her for granted. However, that has now changed. Harry plans to use his considerable charms and rakish behavior, whatever it takes, to entice her back.
Harry pursues Emma and turns her life upside down. A spinster in a critical society, Emma has suppressed her feelings and hidden behind decorum, but Harry sets her on fire. Emma must now choose between respectability and a passionate affair.
Ms. Guhrke delivers a delightful battle of the sexes with two very appealing characters. The story brims with clever dialogue and humor. This romantic frolic is great for a cozy evening read.
Book Summary
Supremely sensible Emmaline Dove wishes to share her etiquette expertise with London’s readers, and as secretary to Viscount Marlowe, Emma knows she’s in the perfect position to make her dreams come true. Marlowe might be a rake with a preference for cancan dancers and an aversion to matrimony, but he is also the city’s leading publisher, and Emma is convinced he’s her best chance to see her work in print…until she discovers the lying scoundrel has been rejecting her manuscripts without ever reading a single page!
As a publisher, Harry finds reading etiquette books akin to slow, painful torture. Besides, he can’t believe his proper secretary has the passion to write anything worth reading. Then she has the nerve to call him a liar, and even resigns without notice, leaving his business in uproar and his honor in question. Harry decides it’s time to teach Miss Dove a few things that aren’t proper. But when he kisses her, he discovers that his former secretary has more passion and fire than he ever imagined, for one luscious taste of her lips only leaves him hungry for more…
by: Laura Lee Guhrke
Girl-Bachelor Chronicles #1 Avon
March 1, 2007
On Sale: March 1, 2007
Featuring: Viscount Marlowe; Emmaline Dove
384 pages
ISBN: 006114360X
EAN: 9780061143601
Paperback