Review: Winning Miss Wakefield
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2014
Merribeth Wakefield's five year relationship with Mr. Clairmore came to a halt when he informed Merribeth that he was madly in love with the vicar's daughter; Mr. Clairmore had never actually stated that he and Merribeth would marry but everyone, including Merribeth, had felt that it was a sure thing. The worst part of the whole incident was that everyone seemed to think it was her fault. Merribeth's Aunt Sophie had a friend, Lady Eve Sterling, who offered to sponsor Merribeth for a season-to show that Merribeth had nothing to hide. But does Eve have ulterior motives? Merribeth meets the Marquess of Knightswold, Bane, Eve's nephew, at one of the balls she attends when she went to hide in the study. She has heard of Bane's reputation but she does something out of character; she kisses him. Bane is more than intrigued with this woman. When Eve holds a house party, she invites Sophie and Merribeth; also Bane, for two weeks. Eve makes a wager with Bane; he must not leave before the two weeks, he must participate in all events and he must abstain from sex during the time period. For this she would give him information that would help him find the man responsible for the murder of his parents. Bane has had a plot for revenge since his grandfather's death; he has also vowed never to have an heir-the family name would die with him. Bane accepted the bet but he didn't know about Merribeth's presence at the house party or the intense sexual attraction they would experience for each other. And Eve will do what she can to win the bet. Sensual, romantic and a good ending.