Jasper Sullivan understands that his uncle is making increasing his fortune an adventure, but Jasper is somewhat stricken to find out the length his uncle is planning to go to attain his goal. Jasper's ailing uncle makes his request perfectly clear. Jasper and his brothers must find a woman in dire straits from the wrong side of the tracks and help her find her way to the correct path, then marry her to gain the fortune waiting for all of them.

After Jasper's initial shock, and being the most rational out of the brothers, he decides the task will be an easy one. All he has to do is whisk a doxy or prostitute off the street and help her see the light to redemption and his portion of the money is secure. But he is certainly not prepared for Clarissa Astley.

Clarissa Astley's younger brother has been abducted by their uncle so the uncle can gain the inheritance the young boy will attain after a certain age. Clarissa's uncle has successfully and cleverly kept her brother from having any contact with her, but she is determined to find her brother and bring him home to safety. As she scours the streets for her uncle, Clarissa comes in contact with a gentleman who assumes she is a woman lacking certain character and offers her a proposition she isn't sure she can turn down. Unfortunately, not all is as it seems and the danger surrounding Clarissa's brother is more than she can handle. If she plays her cards right, the man's proposal might be a means to an end -- hers.

RUSHED TO THE ALTAR is a fun and intelligent start to an exciting new series. I am extremely curious to see where the author will take readers next. So far, I am completely captivated.