Review: Witty, fast-paced historical romance that's thoroughly enjoyable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2013
The Elusive Wife is a witty, fast-paced historical romance that is thoroughly enjoyable.  Callie Hutton demonstrates her sense of humor, imagination, and ability to write an entertaining book, as she pens this tale of an arrogant London rake and the beautiful woman who brings him to his knees.Lady Jane Grant, also known as Olivia, finds herself in an arranged marriage, to Jason Cavendish, the Earl of Coventry, a man she's never met. Olivia has lived a secluded lifestyle in the country regions of Italy and doesn't want a marriage of convenience, as is the norm among the ton of London. She wants a marriage based on love and mutual respect.Jason Cavendish is a handsome, entitled gentlemen of the ton and a much sought-out lover, who has earned the notorious reputation of a rake. He is obligated to marry Lady Jane, if he wants to keep his title and family money, as decreed in his father's will. He has no desire to be married to a woman he doesn't love, so is extremely drunk at the time of his marriage and has no recollection of the ceremony or the woman he married.Finding himself smitten the first time he sees Olivia at a London party, Jason vies for her attention. But Olivia rebuffs Jason's pursuit and leads him on a merry chase when he doesn't realize the woman he's trying to court is none other than his wife.This book is well-written, with a story line that flows smoothly. It has humor, conflict, and historical romance all wrapped up in a happily ever after. This is an entertaining book and one that will keep the reader turning the pages from beginning to end.I received a copy of this book from Entangled Publishingin exchange for my honest review.Janna ShayAuthor of Fair Play