Review: Quick read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
Reviewed by Rachel's Willful Thoughtsfor TheRomanceReviews.comIn AN ACCIDENTAL AFFAIR, author Heather Boyd shows what happens when a prim and proper lady aching for seduction catches the eye of an experienced seducer.When Arabella Lawson, Lady Farnsworth, agrees to serve as a chaperone for her niece, it gives her the perfect opportunity to put her plan in place. She may be widowed, but there is one benefit of marriage that she hasn't yet experienced. In true Regency fashion, Lady Farnsworth is hunting for a lover.However, she didn't realize that she would be constantly trying to keep her niece out of trouble, nor did she plan to end up in the arms of Merrick Bishop, Earl of Rothwell. Meanwhile, the earl is on the hunt for a wife, yet the seasoned rake finds himself fascinated by the lovely Lady Farnsworth.Of all the adjectives available to describe Heather Boyd's writing style, perhaps the best choice is "fresh." She has taken the London marriage mart and infused it with energy by introducing a main character like Arabella.In keeping with the Regency theme, the heat factor is less explicit. However, it is well integrated into the storyline. Thanks to the writer's attention to detail, it would be easy to imagine the birth of a series featuring Rothwell's family. Aunt Pen makes a formidable character, as does the absent Duke of Rutherford with his special marriage licenses.This is a relatively quick read that is perfect for a weekend. Take an innocent widow lady ready for seduction and put her on a collision course with a marriage-minded reformed rake. Watch as the drama unfolds.