Love Match

by Valerie King

A DEVILSIHLY CLEVER RAKE

At long last, vowed Lord Roger Conistan, the wretchedly interfering, damnably lovely matchmaker Lady Emmeline Penrith had met her match -- in him! Season after season, the jaded nobleman had watched her maneuver society's most sought-after gentlemen into confoundingly happy matrimony with the eligible ladies of her set. But by no means would he allow her to inveigle his unworldly younger brother into an unsuitable alliance. He would use his well-practiced charms and clever stratagems to set his own tender trap for the intrepid Miss Penrith -- and teach the willful minx a lesson or two about affairs of the heart!

A SCANDALOUSLY DEVIOUS LADY

So the arrogant Lord Conistan would thwart her glorious plans! She'd see about that! Though Lady Emmeline was determined never to wed, she delighted in helping her dear friends find true love. And she had no intention of allowing the cynical rogue to stand in the way of his brother's happiness. She would simply have to prove to the handsome lord that love could conquer all. The trick would be keeping her heart safe in the bargain!

Genres: Romance, Traditional Regency, Historical Fiction

350 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

As of August 1, 2013, and with the publication of WONDERFUL HARRIET, Valerie King has published fifty Regency works. In 2005, Romantic Times gave her a Career Achievement award in Regency Romance. Currently, she’s bringing her extensive Sweet Regency backlist to the public and working on Regency Historicals and Sweet Regency Novellas. As Caris Roane, she writes paranormal romance for St. Martin’s Press and is also self-publishing the continuing stories of her Guardians of Ascension series.
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Also writes under the name Sarah Montrose

Reviews

[Kathy * Bookworm Nation · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming!

I really enjoyed this one! Sometimes when you read a lot of books in a certain genre, it's hard to find unique storylines. So, I was pleasantly surprised with the fun premise and setting for this story. At the end of every season Lady Emmeline Penrith hosts a month long medieval house party, full of contests and matchmaking. For the past five years the Queen and King of the tournament end up getting married. This year she has her sites on matching her dear friend Grace and Duncan and naming them Queen and King. Unfortunately, Duncan's brother and guardian, Lord Roger Conistan, is strongly against the match and is determined to mess up all her carefully laid plans.

Emmeline and Consitan butt heads from the beginning, which of course leads to some fun interactions. A few had me laughing out loud. Under it all, they are drawn to each other and have great chemistry. They both have fears and pasts that keep them from giving their hearts and it was fun to watch their story unfold.

The supporting cast and fun setting really added a lot to the story. I thought this was well written, moved along nicely and was happy with how everything plays out. Highly enjoyable and one I will definitely read again! I really hope Ms. King continues to republishes her out of print books so everyone can enjoy them!

Content
Romance: Clean, just kisses
Language: Mild
Violence: None

Source: Out of print, bought off Amazon

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all time favorite books. I've read it many times, but the last was over ten years ago, yet it is still wonderful. Just the perfect romance with funny characters and a terrific premise. I just love this book.

[Tierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read this in a long time but I remember really liking it. I'll have to read it again. The rating I give is for what I remember.

[Krishna Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome book... read it twice...