Damaris Myddleton never expected to inherit a vast fortune-but she's ready to use it to buy the most eligible title in England. In comes Mr. Fitzroger, the dashing but penniless adventurer who first saves her from social disaster, and then saves her life. Now, trapped in mystery, danger, and forbidden intimacy, Damaris fights not to surrender her freedom and her heart to a most unsuitable man.
January 1, 2005
When newly rich Damaris Myddleton is rejected by the Marquess of Ashart and flees the Malloren holiday gathering, Octavius Fitzroger, a close friend of Ashart, literally rides to her rescue and keeps her from making an even bigger fool of herself. Chafing under the guardianship of her uncle, Damaris pleads with Rothgar, the Malloren family patriarch, to take on the role. He agrees, but when he insists that she and Ashart's new fiancEe make their appearance at the Queen's Birthday Ball in three weeks-and Octavius decides that he needs to protect her from fortune hunters as well as keeping Ashart safe from a would-be assassin-the stage is set for some lively adventures. Picking up exactly where Winter Fire leaves off, Beverley turns a rejected "other woman" into a fiery, outspoken, sympathetic heroine; pairs her with a dashing but penniless, scandal-ridden hero; and lets the fun-and the danger-begin. Once again readers are treated to a delightful, intricately plotted, and sexy romp set in the slightly bawdy Georgian world of Beverley's beloved "Malloren Chronicles." Beverley lives in Canada.
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February 1, 2005
Damaris Myddleton thought she had purchased herself a titled husband, but it seems that the Marquess of Ashart prefers another's beauty to Damaris' money. Vowing to find an even better catch, Damaris enlists the help of Octavius Fitzroger, the marquess' friend, and begins plotting the next move in her hunt for a highborn spouse. Although Damaris can't deny that she is tempted by the sinfully handsome Octavius, he is unsuitable, lacking possessions and power and harboring a dark secret. It is only when Damaris is in danger that she discovers the coolly competent Mr. Fitzroger has other, more desirable qualities. In her final sublime installment in her Malloren series, RITA Award-winning Beverley picks up things shortly after " Winter Fire" (2003) as she pairs up another of her clever, bold heroines with another of her wickedly irresistible heroes. Expertly laced with danger and skillfully sweetened with sensuality, " A Most Unsuitable Man" is a most captivating romance.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2005, American Library Association.)
January 15, 2005
When newly rich Damaris Myddleton is rejected by the Marquess of Ashart and flees the Malloren holiday gathering, Octavius Fitzroger, a close friend of Ashart, literally rides to her rescue and keeps her from making an even bigger fool of herself. Chafing under the guardianship of her uncle, Damaris pleads with Rothgar, the Malloren family patriarch, to take on the role. He agrees, but when he insists that she and Ashart's new fiancé e make their appearance at the Queen's Birthday Ball in three weeks -and Octavius decides that he needs to protect her from fortune hunters as well as keeping Ashart safe from a would-be assassin -the stage is set for some lively adventures. Picking up exactly where "Winter Fire" leaves off, Beverley turns a rejected "other woman" into a fiery, outspoken, sympathetic heroine; pairs her with a dashing but penniless, scandal-ridden hero; and lets the fun -and the danger -begin. Once again readers are treated to a delightful, intricately plotted, and sexy romp set in the slightly bawdy Georgian world of Beverley's beloved "Malloren Chronicles." Beverley lives in Canada.
Copyright 2005 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.