Lady Bridget Cavendish and her family have arrived in London to take their place in society, having inherited one of England's most respected dukedoms. But they will soon discover that being an American amongst the ton will not be easy, with rigid gentlemen, such as Lord Darcy, irritated with their very presence. Recording everything in her diary, Lady Bridget tries to find her way through the rules and etiquette expected of an English belle, and details her most scandalous secrets, and episodes in her journal.

Lord Darcy is the epitome of the perfect English gentleman— rigid, stern, wealthy, titled, and impossibly proper in every aspect of his life. So he is shocked and disturbed when he finds himself confronted with his new American neighbours. Lady Bridget is definitely not the English bride he needs, but yet he cannot help but fall under her spell. But when Lady Bridget's diary disappears, can he help her avoid scandal and condemnation? Or will it be too late?

LADY BRIDGET'S DIARY by Maya Rodale is the first novel in the Keeping Up with the Cavendishes series, and I cannot wait for the next instalment. Bridget is my favourite character as she is full of wit and charm, and I found myself hoping she wouldn't change too much to fit into London society. It was a pleasure to watch Lord Darcy slowly thaw and allow Bridget to breathe new life into him. With twists and turns, and an alternative look at the Regency world, LADY BRIDGET'S DIARY by Maya Rodale is an engrossing tale, and I highly recommend it.