![]() ![]() ![]() Her partner in crime is the lovably flawed Esme Rawlings, who appears in James's previous book, Duchess in Love. When she meets Simon and the two youngsters under his care, however, Henrietta vows to seize what she wants even if it means stirring up a scandal. A beauty with a slight limp and a refreshingly forthright manner, Henrietta longs for marriage and children, but believes her weak hip precludes her from both. His penchant for modish clothing and fine filigree has led Londoners to label him an "exquisite," but his dashing good looks don't impress Lady Henrietta Maclellan. ![]() No one could accuse the lace-loving Simon Darby of being an alpha male cliche. Eschewing the formulas and character types found in many romances, this pert Regency pairs a dandified urbanite and a disabled heiress, which makes for some frank, funny exchanges. ![]()
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