After being left at the altar, Meredith Merriweather vows
to write a guide about rakes to prevent other innocents
from suffering. She undertakes her research seriously,
using a courtesan and a merry widow to prove her
suppositions. Her newest research centers on Alexander
Lamont, a rogue who swears he's reformed into a respectable
gentleman -- a gentleman such as Meredith's beau, who's
dependable and a stickler for convention; the man she plans
to marry. However, Meredith doesn't believe Alexander's
reformation one bit and wants to prove the notorious rogue
a liar.
Succumbing to blackmail from his father, the Earl of
Harford, Alexander Lamont swears off womanizing and
carousing (at least temporarily) until his father calms
down. However, it's hard to keep the mask in place when a
beautiful redhead falls from the sky into his arms. Trying
to maintain his celibacy should not be this hard. Since
Alexander needs his bank account back under his control, he
has to obey his father's dictates. And his father's newest
order -- marry Miss Merriweather.
Acknowledging his attraction to Meredith, Alexander takes
the challenge and begins pursuit, while trying to oust his
competition. Schemes abound and while matching wits with
each other, Alexander and Meredith find themselves falling
in love. Complications arise and Alexander must prove his
mettle.
Ms. Caskie pens a sparkling Regency romance filled with
fun. The characters are delightful with the wonderful
eccentric great-aunts proving vast entertainment.
