Anthology
Julia Quinn – Eloisa James
– Connie Brockway
Avon Books / HarperCollins
December 28, 2010 / ISBN 978-0-06-124782-8
Historical Romance / London, 1817
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Reviewed
by Linda Young
Hugh Theodore
Dunne, Earl of Briarly, is a man who practically lives in his stables
breeding and training his Arabian horses. Now he has decided that
since he has married off his sisters that it is time for him to
find a wife and gain an heir. The problem is that he is not the
typical Earl. He doesn't claim his seat in the court, he doesn't
even like being in London, he doesn't mingle with the ton, he has
no idea how to even begin looking for a wife or how to court a lady.
That is why he has come to visit his sister, Lady Carolyn Finchly.
Lady Carolyn
has decided to make a list of possible brides for her brother. Now,
how to get these women to a place that Hugh can meet them. She makes
up her mind to have a party at their country estate. Along with
the women on the list she will invite a few men as well to sweeten
the pot for those invited. Hugh brings along his new horse, Richlieu,
to further entice the men to come.
Lady Carolyn
has three women on her list for her brother. She plans out games
and dancing and other activities for all the guests in order to
give Hugh a chance to spend time with each woman. The biggest trick
is getting Hugh out of the stables long enough to join in. All the
while a few are playing some games of their own.
This book basically
has three stories all rolled into one. What starts out to be one
love story turns out to be three. Everything revolves around the
party. And what an interesting party it becomes with all the players
involved. Reading this book was a lot of fun. I enjoyed it immensely.
Watching how each love story bloomed was wonderful. The three authors
who put this together did a great job. It shows how well they work
together. Each of the authors are well published on their own. It
was fun, it was romantic, and it left me begging for more. I can't
imagine anyone not liking this book. It was well worth the wait.
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