Lady Jocelyn is hardly his first choice as a bride, but beneath her fiery nature he uncovers a tender vulnerability and a sizzling passion. To protect her life, Rand whisks her away to the countryside, and to defend her reputation, he agrees to marry the willful beauty. But her rendezvous with royalty is dangerously interrupted, and she finds herself rescued and thoroughly kissed by Rand, Viscount Beaumont…Ī daring man in the service of the king. Now circumstances bring her to London, where her charms could make her wish come true. The Prince’s Bride As a poor but proud young lady, Jocelyn Shelton had but one dream: to marry a prince and bring comfort to herself and her family. (Dec.Once upon a time there was a young debutante of means who dreamed of marrying a prince. But those seeking surprises should pass up this bland holiday offering. One shining beacon is Alexander's dialogue, which screenwriters might envy for its rat-a-tat zing. Elizabeth's impulsiveness adds some sparks, but when she throws a vase for the third time in a fit of bad temper-this time a priceless Ming aimed directly at Nicholas's head and flung "with all her strength"-readers may wonder if Nicholas should wait 10 more years for the lady to grow up.
A possible threat to their happiness springs out of nowhere four-fifths of the way through, providing momentary excitement, but it fizzles out before its dramatic potential is explored. With few genuine obstacles to contend with besides Elizabeth's pride and stubbornness, Nicholas's campaign lacks tension. When Nicholas returns to London 10 years later, Elizabeth is a lovely young widow, and he pledges to correct his mistake by winning her heart and hand. In this lusterless Victorian-era novel, Nicholas Collingsworth casts away the burgeoning affection of Elizabeth Effington so that she can marry his best friend, then departs to make his fortune abroad.
, etc.), newcomers may wonder what all the fuss is about. While Alexander's many fans will snatch up her latest romance featuring the irrepressible Effington family ( The Pursuit of Marriage
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