St. Martin's Press
Featuring: Lord Garrett Upton; Miss Jane Lowndes
352 pages ISBN: 1250042097 EAN: 9781250042095 Kindle: B00OFL6QKI Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
THE UNLIKELY LADY is Book three in Valerie Bowman's
Playful
Brides series. THE UNLIKELY LADY is Valerie Bowman's
spin on Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and
therefore I think it works as a stand-alone story, even
though it's part of a series. In their little circle of
friends, bluestocking Jane Lowndes and charming gentleman
Lord Garrett Upton have circled each other for years with
a sort of verbal dueling. THE UNLIKELY LADY shows what
happens when passion is diverted from the hostile variety
to the more amorous.
Although Lucy and Garrett's meddling but well-meaning
friend Lucy does have a part in the two getting together,
I was happy that Lucy's shenanigans are, overall, kept to
a minimum and the focus is on the relationship between
Garrett and Jane. I love how Valerie Bowman chooses to
flip the dynamics of their relationship and introduce
romance. Although I was looking forward to their story, I
wasn't sure how I would like this romantic pairing. I
love Jane and Garrett together. I love how they both
discover new things about each other to like, rather than
have their opinions change about each other strictly
because of a physical attraction. The unexpected physical
reaction acts as a catalyst to the new relationship that
they develop. The romance in THE UNLIKELY LADY is
incredibly sexy while still making sense and remaining
true to the main characters.
THE UNLIKELY LADY is erotic, enchanting, and lots of fun!
Although Jane and Garrett start out as unlikely lovers,
Valerie Bowman weaves a beautifully romantic tale and
adds depth to two great characters. The obstacles thrown
in the path of Jane and Garrett's burgeoning love add an
extra level of excitement to the story without obscuring
the romance. For me, the obstacles only highlight how
good they are together and how well they complement each
other. I look forward to the next book in this Playful
Brides series by Valerie Bowman and can't wait to find
out what's in store for other favorite characters.
Certain that no man wants a bluestocking for a wife, Miss
Jane Lowndes is careful to wield her books and her
spectacles as weapons against matrimony. Convincing her
ambitious mama that she's content to stay a spinster is
easier said than done, however. It's a good thing Jane is
not above a bit of manufactured scandal if it will keep
her
from the altar, and the argumentative, contrary Lord
Garrett
Upton…
ROMANCE IS NEVER BY THE BOOK
With the war over, Garrett is determined to enjoy his
bachelor's life while he can, even when it means attending
a
house party in celebration of a friend's wedding--and
suffering Jane's notorious disdain. But when a masquerade
ball leads to a mistaken kiss, he's surprised to learn
that
Jane's bookish exterior hides a truly passionate soul.
When
two such headstrong people are determined to remain
unattached, can love lead to a happy ending?