Sarah Moorehouse sets aside her dreams and accepts the
reality that with her plain looks and lack of dowry, she
will never marry and have children. Visiting with her
lovely sister at Marquess Langston's estate, Sarah revels
in the beautiful gardens, while the other young ladies
preen and flirt with their host knowing he's in the market
for a wife. While she's invisible in the day, Sarah
dominates the late night entertaining the young women with
plans to build the perfect man. On a scavenger hunt to
gather materials, Sarah hides behind the curtains to
prevent being caught. There she observes the delectable
marquess stripping for his bath.
Matthew Devenport, the Marquess of Langston, hosts a house
party knowing he must choose an heiress. He made a pledge
to his dying father to marry at year's end, and he's
determined to honor his word. He lost his father's love due
to his unintentional role in his sibling's death, and
Matthew has never forgiven himself. At his father's
deathbed, Matthew heard him rambling about treasure hidden
upon the estate. With the few clues his father left,
Matthew sneaks out at night looking for the treasure. He
has no luck until he happens on Sarah Moorehouse's
sketchbook with a naked man drawn in it. There's more to
this bespectacled spinster than meets the eye.
Sarah meets her perfect man knowing nothing can come of the
attraction. She refuses to ignore her feelings and enjoys
Matthew's attention. He discovers a warm and funny woman
that he cannot make promises to unless he finds the
treasure.
Bestselling author Jacquie D'Alessandro begins a new
series filled with her customary droll humor, engaging
characters and sparkling wit. Incorporating Shelley's
Frankenstein in the tale gives added fun and makes
for a lovely romantic read.
The ladies in London are abuzz over Mary Shelley's
Frankenstein, especially Miss Sarah Moorehouse. Her
imagination is fired up, so when she spies Matthew
Devenport, Marquess Langston, mysteriously sneaking home in
the wee hours clutching a shovel, she simply must
investigate. Impelled by curiosity, the adventurous lass
steals into his bedchamber—only to be caught red-handed by
the impossibly handsome and totally naked nobleman.
The Marquess Langston has more important things to worry
about than a group of literature-loving ladies. But
Matthew's grand plan to rescue the family from ruin could
be lost when he discovers Sarah hiding behind his bedroom
curtain. What is this meddlesome woman up to? And why are
his desires inflamed by a chit who is too inquisitive for
her own good? Well, two can play at this game . . . and
when Matthew captures the beguiling Sarah in all her naked
glory, the night of mischief has only just begun.
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