Miss Daisy Merrick cannot hold a job. Daisy's major faults of outspokenness and lack of tact with her bosses and coworkers leads her to short employment. After attempting governess to typist jobs, Daisy walks into a publishing house determined to find employment using her talent as a writer. Lady Luck finally smiles on her and she receives an assignment to critique the famous Sebastian Grant's new play. She writes a damning review and does not realize the effect until she comes face-to-face with the author.

Sebastian Grant, the Earl of Avermore, has lost his ability to write. It has been years since he produced anything and he needs money desperately. In an attempt to raise funds, he dusts off a horrible play he wrote years ago. As a slap in his face, his publisher sends a critic whose disparaging review closes the play within a week. Sebastian arrives at his publisher in a fury and comes upon his critic, an ingénue with a vinegary sharp tongue. The sparks fly and his publisher can see a way to push his once-famous author. He hires Daisy to inspire and prod Sebastian to produce his overdue book.

This is one job Daisy knows she can accomplish. She can motivate him and while working with Sebastian, she will get him to mentor her. Years of excess have drained Sebastian and writer's block has taken hold. He believes he cannot write anymore. The eternal optimist, Daisy refuses to stop badgering him until he commits to a writing goal with the prize of a kiss. Sebastian believes he can distract her with seduction, but Daisy will teach him about love and happy endings.

Ms. Guhrke delivers not only another delicious romantic tale, but she examines the joys and fears that haunt writers. Daisy's excitement and optimism over her writing compares to the anguish Sebastian feels at the loss of his creative power. This book has it all, poignancy, sparkling dialogue and memorable characters that make this a must- read.

Book Summary

Her proposition . . .

London Society is harsh for a young woman with no family connections who has to work for a living. But when Daisy Merrick is sacked from yet another job, the feisty and outspoken miss comes up with a plan that could give her a future beyond her wildest dreams. There's only one problem. Her success depends on a man, the most infuriating, impossible, immovable man she's ever met. His resolution . . .

Sebastian Grant, Earl of Avermore, is England's most infamous author. Known for his notorious reputation, he is more interested in play than work, and has no intention of cooperating when Daisy shows up on his doorstep with a mad plan. The provoking, fire-haired beauty stirs his senses beyond belief, and Sebastian knows he has only one way to stop her. Seduction.