As a baby, Daisy Chance was abandoned by her mother. She
was raised in poverty, bought by Mrs. B., a madame at a
brothel, where she brought Daisy to live. Daisy cleaned and
scrubbed and was allowed to sit and sew in her spare time.
She had a talent for sewing and began to dream about owning
her own shop and designing and selling beautiful clothes to
the wealthy ladies of London. She escaped and met three
other gals and together they ended up in the home of Lady
Beatrice Davenham, who pretended they were her nieces and
offered them a home with her and would teach them to become
ladies.
Patrick Flynn was born poor, too. He was a wharf-rat
dreaming his own dreams of owning ships. With the help of
a silent partner, Flynn buys his first ship and in time he
owns his own fleet of ships along with a very successful
trading empire throughout the world. He returns to London
as a very wealthy man and is eager to find an aristocratic
wife who will be his entre into Society. He wants a royal
wife and a big family. Flynn is a constant visitor at the
residence of Lady Beatrice and has befriended Daisy. He
takes her to view the treasures on his ships and Daisy buys
fabulous fabrics for her designs she is beginning to sell.
When Flynn does not find a proper wife, he discovers Daisy
right under his nose and decides he wants her and will begin
to woo her. Flowers begin to arrive for Daisy every day.
No note but she knows they are from Flynn. No way will
Flynn be part of her future plans. They are only for her
business. No marriage, with a husband that will take her
business from her. And never any children. She does not
want to be a lady. She only wants to dress them. But
perhaps an affair with Flynn might be nice? She really
adores him.
Who would not fall in love with Flynn? This Irish rogue is
tall, dark, handsome with blue eyes filled with mischief.
How he fills out his tight breeches makes it hard to look
away. He is sweet, kind, and so thoughtful with a sense of
humor that is pure delight. When they have their first
kiss, Flynn is certain Daisy is the one for him. It is
difficult for Daisy to continue to resist his charms but
when he proposes marriage, she flatly declines. Flynn
does not plan to give up. He loves a challenge and nothing
will stand in the way of his plans to wed Daisy and have a
family. He loves that Daisy is sassy, stubborn and
outspoken. She is a hard worker, independent but he can
talk to her about anything and their sexual attraction
sizzles!
Anne Gracie writes a wildly romantic Regency tale that
sparkles. I loved every moment of THE SUMMER BRIDE, which
is the fourth and final in The
Chance Sisters series. Daisy
and Flynn's adventure pulls at my heart strings and their
together forever finale brings a few happy tears of joy.
Many of the secondary characters are appealing. Lady
Beatrice Davenham, who takes Daisy into her home and begins
to love her as her own daughter, is wonderful. I loved the
way she always flirted with Flynn and his reaction is
always charming. Her butler, Featherby, has a big heart
and along with the Valet, William, an aging prizefighter
past his prime, are always in Daisy's corner too.
Ms. Gracie threads the needle and tells of passion, dreams
and true love. A very special book that I easily give a
five star rating. I can not wait to read another. Thank
you Ms. Gracie. Superb!
Fiercely independent Daisy Chance has a dream—and it
doesn’t involve marriage or babies (or
being under any man’s thumb). Raised in poverty, she has
a passion—and a talent—for making
beautiful clothes. Daisy aims to become the finest
dressmaker in London.
Dashing Irishman Patrick Flynn is wealthy and ambitious,
and has entered society to find an
aristocratic bride. Instead, he finds himself growing
increasingly attracted to the
headstrong, clever and outspoken Daisy. She’s wrong in
every way—except the way she sets his
heart racing.
However, when Flynn proposes marriage, Daisy refuses. She
won’t give up her hard-won
independence. Besides, she doesn’t want to join the fine
ladies of society—she wants to dress
them. She might, however, consider becoming Flynn’s
secret mistress…
But Flynn wants a wife, not a mistress, and when Flynn
sets his heart on something, nothing
can stand in his way…
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