The Luckiest Lady in London
*Starred Review* Louisa Cantwell knows that she must marry someone with a great deal of money, but she can’t bring much in terms of pedigree, dowry, or even beauty to the matrimonial bargaining table. However, with the help of some figure-enhancing devices, a pleasing personality, and the innate gift for knowing exactly how to flatter a man, Louisa manages to snare at least two potential suitors. Felix Rivendale, Marquess of Wrenworth, accepts the fact that he must eventually marry. But he keeps avoiding the inevitable because he has yet to meet a woman who truly fascinates him. Then he meets Louisa. She assumes that Felix, known in society as the “Ideal Gentleman,” is way out of her league, so she is more than a bit puzzled when he extends a proposal to her. She is less surprised when she discovers that the proposal has nothing to do with marriage. With scintillating wit and sophisticated sensuality, RITA Award–winning Thomas (Tempting the Bride, 2012) launches an entrancing new historical trilogy. Handling characterization, pacing, and setting with perfect finesse, Thomas has created a romance that is pure magic. --John Charles