Steeplechase

Cerridwen Press

Harlan Dawnay, Lord Davenham, handsome and dashing heir to an earldom, offers a marriage of convenience to a suitable young lady he scarcely knows, only to discover she has no intention of being ignored in favor of his friends or his mistress. Lady Sarah Ainsworth, age seventeen and not anxious to be married, accepts Lord Davenham’s offer because she secretly admires him and has high hopes for the future. But when Davenham steadfastly ignores his young bride, including not coming to her bed, Sarah embarks on a series of adventures guaranteed to drive any young husband wild. From unsuitable friends to unsuitable flirtations, from gambling to calling on Davenham’s mistress, Sarah forces him to pay attention. Until one final adventure almost ends their marriage before it’s really begun.

Review Excerpt:

I had a great time reading this very engrossing and funny Regency Romance. The two main characters grew up a lot during the course of the story. Most of the problems seemed to be Harlan’s fault. In his quest for more money, he either ignores Sarah or treats her like a child. Gradually he gets to know her as a person, since she is determined to get his attention at all costs. Some of her pranks are funny and others are touching. She has great intentions and a lot of heart. The subplot of her friend Esmeralda’s introduction to the Ton adds a dimension to the story not often found in this genre. The author is very well versed with the era and its environs from London to Brighton, and the people and customs as well. This is the kind of Regency that I love to read.

Maura, Coffee Time Romance