Jonathan Bourne, the new Earl of Augustine, has only one purpose after returning to England, to settle all family matters that are in need of his attention (such as finding suitable husbands for his sisters). Jonathan has spent most of his life in America and, being half English and part Native American, doesn't care about being proper or that most of his peers feel they need to gossip about him and his actions. This attitude is what propels Jonathan to scandalously assist Lady Cecily in cleaning up a champagne spill and whisper naughty things to her that no one else can hear, giving him the distraction he needs to stay entertained while carrying out his duties.

Lady Cecily Francis is the daughter of a Duke and is expected to find the perfect husband at the end of the ever popular London season. Unfortunately, Lady Cecily has a feeling that the man her sister is pining for, Lord Drury, is going to ask Cecily for her hand in marriage which will cause all sorts of issues between the sisters. Cecily must find a way to dissuade Lord Drury from popping the fated question. Thanks to an ill timed champagne spill and erotic whispers from the infamous Earl of Augustine, Cecily may have the perfect scenario that makes her sister happy especially since the Earl is the only man who captures Cecily's attention and interest the entire season. Now all Cecily has to do is convince the Earl to join in on her plan.

ONE WHISPER AWAY is the first book in Emma Wildes new series, Ladies in Waiting. The characters are fun and entertaining with interesting second story lines to keep a readers intrigued. Always a good read.