Lady Rosalind Devine is furious when she learns her brother
arranged for a guardian to watch over her while he and his
bride are away on their honeymoon. Gabriel Devine knew
better than to leave his troublesome sister on her own.
After all, Rosalind is prone to meddling, eavesdropping,
and matchmaking. The number of suitors hoping to win
Rosalind's love also worries her older brother. When
Gabriel discovers the gentlemen of London have begun
placing a wager on who will win Rosalind, Gabriel appoints
a secret guardian to watch his sister's every move. The
only thing worse than having a guardian is not knowing his
identity. Rosalind is determined to discover who her
mysterious guardian is so that she can either charm him
into her service or bribe him.
Rosalind believes the ball before her brother's departure
will be the perfect opportunity to discover who her
guardian is. But when Nicholas Kincaid is announced as the
new Marquess Winterbourne, Rosalind is too distracted to
find her mysterious protector. Nicholas is her brother's
dearest friend who Rosalind has secretly loved for years.
After Nicholas is presented as Lord Winterbourne, Rosalind
looks on with envy as every single woman attempts to catch
his eye. But much to Rosalind's dismay, Nicholas barely
acknowledges her presence.
While her brother, Gabriel, is away, Rosalind divides her
time between attempting to win Nicholas' heart and finding
out who her secret guardian is. After Rosalind begins to
grow suspicious of Nicholas' constant presence at her home,
she sets a trap and discovers that he is the man assigned
as her guardian. Although Rosalind's beauty succeeds in
winning Nicholas' heart, he refuses to break his vow to his
dearest friend by falling for the woman he was asked to
protect.
GUARDING A NOTORIOUS LADY is primarily devoted to Rosalind's
search for her secret guardian. Unfortunately, the readers
are already aware of who he is leaving zero mystery and very
little plot. The main revelation readers have to look
forward to is Rosalind's reaction. Fortunately, the
characters still make the novel enjoyable. Lady Rosalind's
matchmaking reminded me of Jane Austen's Emma. Nicholas'
refusal to give into his feelings for Rosalind will also
please readers who enjoy a good playing hard to get storyline.
A woman of pristine breeding, Lady Rosalind Devine is also
an unrepentant meddler and snoop -- which is why her brother
refuses to leave her to her own devices while on his wedding
trip. But Rosalind will not make things easy for any unseen,
unwanted "nursemaid" -- and vows to use her considerable
wiles to expose her mystery guardian.
Nicholas Kincaid agreed to secretly guard his friend's
spoiled, stubborn sister, but her infuriating penchant for
mischief is causing him to question his decision. Though
bound by the rules of society -- and friendship --Rosalind's
spirit and sensuality have sparked a fierce desire in
Nicholas to play a very different role in her life, one that
promises passion, ecstasy . . . and unavoidable scandal.
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