Fiona has been put in a difficult position, thanks to her recently deceased father. At 25, she's nearly beyond marriageable age. Fearing his beloved oldest daughter might never wed, Fiona's father's will stipulates that in order to receive her considerable inheritance, and for his younger daughters to receive their dowries, Fiona must marry the man he's picked out for her. Unwilling to marry a man she's never met and an American at that, Fiona flees Italy for England and the home of her cousin, Oliver, good friend of Jonathan.

When Fiona proposes on Christmas Eve, Jonathan believes she's an actress, taking part in an elaborate scheme devised by his closest friends. Indeed, Fiona appears to fit his requirements for a wife. Deciding to turn the tables on his friends, Jonathan readily accepts her proposal and seals their bargain with a kiss.

Jonathan is horrified to discover Fiona's proposal is genuine and that he might indeed find himself married long before he's prepared to say farewell to his bachelorhood. Anxious to avoid what could be a fate worse than death, Jonathan and Oliver come up with an elaborate scheme that will solve everyone's problems.

Spending time together, Jonathan discovers he and Fiona have more in common than he'd originally believed, and almost too late, comes to realize that Fiona may indeed be just the woman for him. Unfortunately, the arrival of Daniel Sinclair, the American fiancé, may be the end of Jonathan's future with Fiona. In need of funds for a business venture, Daniel intends to marry Fiona.

LET IT BE LOVE is fantastic! Humorous, sensuous and touching, it's a most excellent addition to Victoria Alexander's Effington family saga. Jonathan is a strong and sensitive hero, Fiona is his perfect foil. Jonathan's friends and Fiona's three younger sisters offer many laugh- out-loud moments. I hope there's a story for every one!

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