Synopses & Reviews
Who says a proper lady can't carry a knife?
He created the perfect woman
The impoverished Duke of Monchester despises the rich Americans who flock to London, seeking to buy their way into the ranks of the British peerage. So when railroad heiress Summer Wine Lee offers him a king's ransom if he'll teach her to become a proper lady, he's prepared to rebuff her. But when he meets the petite beauty with the knife in her boot, it's not her fortune he finds impossible to resist
For the arms of another man
Frontier-bred Summer Wine Lee has no interest in winning over London society-it's the New York bluebloods and her future mother-in-law she's determined to impress. She knows the cost of smoothing her rough-and-tumble frontier edges will be high. But she never imagined it might cost her her heart
From acclaimed author Kathryne Kennedy comes a delightful new take on a classic tale. As a Wild West beauty takes Victorian London by storm, the devilishly handsome duke she's hired to instruct her in proper deportment begins to wonder if his unconventional pupil might be perfect just the way she is PRAISE FOR KATHRYNE KENNEDY: Ms. Kennedy has penned a refreshing tale. This was certainly a memorable, fantastic read.
-Between the Lines Simply delightful imaginative, historically vigorous, and ripe for further adventures.
-Publishers Weekly Kathryne Kennedy creates a unique, exquisite flavor that makes her romance a pure delight page after page, book after book.
-Merrimon Book Reviews
Synopsis
Pygmalion meets the wild west in this lively and unusual historical romance by award-winning author Kathryne Kennedy
Kennedy is going places.
Romantic Times
If you have not discovered Kathryne Kennedy's romances yet, you are truly missing out.
Merrimon Book Reviews
A wild west heiress, Summer Wine Lee knows that she's not an acceptable bride for her fiance's knickerbocker family. She grew up in an Arizona mining town, cares more for critters than people, carries a knife under her skirts, and, worst of all, she has a highly improper secret from her past. But she also has high hopes that a real English Duke can teach her how to be a lady
Were it not for his father's gambling debts, the Duke of Monchester would never have stooped to civilize Summer. But the more time he spends with her, and the more social scrapes he has to rescue her from, the more he finds it impossible to change her into a proper lady. How could he, when he's falling in love with her just the way she is?
Synopsis
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Library Journal Editor's Pick "
Those who relish unconventional, outspoken heroines; dark, cynical heroes; and a plot spiced with a soupcon of danger ...should find Kennedy's Victorian romance version of My Fair Lady quite entertaining."-BooklistSummer Wine Lee peeked through the drapery covering the second-story window of their rented London town house, hoping to catch a glimpse of the man she intended to hire to change her life forever.
The impoverished Duke of Monchester despises the rich Americans who flock to London, seeking to buy their way into the ranks of the British peerage. So when railroad heiress Summer Wine Lee offers him a king's ransom if he'll teach her to become a proper lady, he's prepared to rebuff her. But when he meets the petite beauty with the knife in her boot, it's not her fortune he finds impossible to resist.
Frontier-bred Summer Wine Lee has no interest in winning over London society-it's the New York bluebloods and her future mother-in-law she's determined to impress. She knows the cost of smoothing her rough-and-tumble frontier edges will be high. But she never imagined it might cost her heart.
A delightful combination of the Wild West and English society, My Unfair Lady, is an unusual Victorian historical romance. Fans of Jennifer Ashley, Lorraine Heath, Madeline Hunter, and Christi Caldwell will be enraptured by this tale of an American heiress, a British Duke, and finding love and acceptance just the way you are.
Also from Kathryne Kennedy:
The Relics of Merlin Series: Enchanting the Lady, Double Enchantment, Everlasting Enchantment, Enchanting the Beast
The Elven Lords Series: The Fire Lord's Lover, The Lady of the Storm, The Lord of Illusion
What readers are saying about My Unfair Lady
"Between the world building, the hilarious characters and situations not to mention the supporting cast I found myself anxiously waiting to see what was going to happen next."
"My Unfair Lady is a remarkable tale of love and acceptance."
"My Unfair Lady is a very fun read with charming characters who can laugh at themselves with delight so that you take pleasure in their story while being pleasantly entertained."
What reviewers are saying about The Fire Lord's Lover
"This romance goes against type in a wonderful way."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
"A delightful romp filled with wit, humor, passion, and pride."-Romance Junkies
"All of the mystery and adventure that packed throughout this book is one to pull and tug on your heart strings. I give this book an awesome A."-In Tune with Books
"Sexy yet sweet; magical with a delightful twist of humor. My Unfair Lady captivates from start to finish... 5 out of 5 hearts."-Book Illuminations
What people are saying about Kathryne Kennedy
"As darkly imaginative as Tolkien, as richly romantic as Heyer, Kennedy carves a new genre in romantic fiction." -Erin Quinn, author of Haunting Warrior
" Kennedy] has created characters that live and breathe between the pages; a talent which is, in my opinion, a hallmark of skilled storytelling."-Fresh Fiction
"Simply delightful... imaginative, historically vigorous, and ripe for further adventures."-Publishers Weekly
"Ms. Kennedy's a pro at creating memorable characters, comical situations, a fun dialog, and an endearing love story."-Sia McKye's Thoughts Over Coffee
Synopsis
Pygmalion meets the Wild West in this lively and unusual historical romance by award-winning author Kennedy.