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tsteinerid
, April 14, 2013
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One bad choice can ruin the lives of two people. Neither is at fault, but the circumstances have just become dire. There is no time to waste, call in the Duchess of Love.
Frances never plans to marry. She has seen firsthand that marriage not for her, but her aunt thinks otherwise. Now that she knows what her aunt has planned, she is off to fix this and to keep her independence. Problem is, though she has managed a rather large estate on her own and is quite intelligent, she is but a woman and she must disguise herself for her trip to London to collect her dowry. Best way to do it…dressed as a man.
Jack doesn't need nor does he desire marriage, so the moment one pursuer gets a little too close and is a bit too determined, he runs for the hills. Well actually, it is the local inn for the time being, because the winter storm is too treacherous for night travel. As he runs from one entanglement, he unknowingly runs smack dab into the middle of another. To top things off, he doesn't even like the woman that he may have to marry.
Time to call in reinforcements; they must find a way out of this mess and soon. If rumors spread, they will both be ruined. There has to be a way out of this. The work is slow, but with perseverance and a lot of help, they may be able to get out of this unattached. Getting out of their possible marriage isn't their only concern though. There are murders occurring in town and Frances is a prime target. Jack must work on repairing their damaging circumstances and keep her safe. When all is said and done, can he protect her and his heart?
There is something about this series. The characters are enjoyable, the plots are unique and the Duchess is a keeper. Ms. MacKenzie does a great job bringing it all together into heartwarming stories that keep you amused and makes you want more. Surprising Lord Jack had sad touching moments and then the next I was smiling ear to ear; never a dull moment.
Surprising Lord Jack is fun, sweet and extremely entertaining. I can’t wait for the next installment to this series. Ms. MacKenzie is an author that rarely disappoints and can always be counted on for a delightful escape.
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