Scandalous adventures of the sister of the bride

Title:

Author:

Alexander, Victoria.

ISBN:

9781420132243

Personal Author:

Alexander, Victoria.

Publication Information:

New York : Kesnington Publishing Corp., 2014.

Physical Description:

392 pages ; 18 cm.

Series:

Zebra historical romance

Millworth Manor

Zebra historical romance.

Abstract:

When she encounters Samuel Russell, with whom she once had a one night stand, when they are both involved in her sister's wedding, Delilah, Lady Hargate, tries to resist her attraction to him, while he is determined to woo her.

Subject Term:

Sisters -- Fiction.

Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Fiction.

Genre:

Romance fiction.

Historical fiction.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2153651

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Summary

"Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read." --Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author

The bride and groom cordially request the presence of. . .

The bride's sister, Delilah, the very proper widowed Lady Hargate, and Samuel Russell, the groom's friend, a very eligible, slightly improper bachelor, at their upcoming wedding.

Lady Hargate and Mr. Russell, previously acquainted during one unforgettable night in New York City when caution--and clothing--were thrown to the wind will choose to pretend they have never met before.

The lady plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs.The gentleman intends to change her mind.

Guests are invited to enjoy the many diversions of Millworth Manor--delightful grounds, lavish drawing rooms, secluded corners--and the chance to discover that one night may have been only the beginning. . .

Praise for Victoria Alexander

"The perfect holiday treat." - The Chicago Tribune on What Happens at Christmas

Author Notes

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander was an award-winning television reporter until she discovered fiction was much more fun than real life. Victoria's titles regularly appear on the USA Today , New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. She was given a Career Achievement Award from RT Bookclub and was named Historical Storyteller of the Year. Additionally she has twice been nominated for the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award. Victoria lives with her husband in Omaha, NE. Readers can her website at victoriaalexander.com

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Nobody does Victorian romance hijinks like Alexander. The third romance set at Millworth Manor (after The Importance of Being Wicked) is abuzz with preparations for the wedding of Camille, Lady Lydingham, and Grayson Elliott. But the real stars of this drama are Camille's younger sister, Delilah, Lady Hargate, and Gray's American business associate Samuel Russell. Alexander front loads the action with Delilah and Sam enjoying a discreet romp in his New York hotel room, months before the wedding. Dee returns to England certain she will never again lay eyes-or anything else-on Sam again, and when he arrives at Millworth to attend the wedding, Dee pretends not to know him. Much harder is pretending not to love him. Harebrained schemes, fabulously snappy banter, and a soupcon of sex will delight Alexander's fans. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

What happens in America, stays in America. At least that is what Delilah Hargate tells herself when she gives into her desire for an adventure in New York City and indulges in a one-night stand with Samuel Russell. After all, the two of them will never see each other again, and at least once in her eminently respectable life, Delilah wants to take a walk on the wild side of romance. In retrospect, however, Delilah should have known that she simply isn't the kind of lady who can get away with that sort of fling. Four months later, Delilah is back in England, busily helping with the last-minute details of her sister Camille's wedding to Grayson Elliott, when an old friend of the groom arrives for the ceremony. Who does this gentleman turn out to be? None other than Sam. With dialogue reminiscent of those classic screwball comedies of the 1930s and 1940s, Alexander's latest wickedly funny historical romance is the perfect synthesis of love and laughter.--Charles, John Copyright 2014 Booklist

Library Journal Review

When Lady Delilah Hargate throws her customary propriety to the wind during a trip to New York and indulges in a scandalous interlude with a man she's just met, she thinks it is just an unforgettable adventure. Yet her "adventure" turns out to be her future brother-in-law's good friend and sometimes business partner Sam Russell and he's now in England for the wedding. Verbal sparks fly and passions sizzle as a pragmatic, very British heroine and an entrepreneurial American hero spar relentlessly and annoy each other brilliantly-all the way to love. VERDICT Rapier wit, excellent repartee, and breathtaking sensuality make this blithe and funny romp a total delight and nicely expands Alexander's growing Victorian world. Alexander (The Importance of Being Wicked) lives in Omaha. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.