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Summary
Summary
"[An] amusing and self-aware retread of Pride and Prejudice... [a] witty romp."--Publishers Weekly
The Perfect Hero
When handsome, mysterious Darius Wainwright strolls into town, the Book Club Belles are instantly smitten with this brooding good looks and prideful demeanor. It's as if he walked out of the pages of their favorite new novel, a scandalous romance called Pride and Prejudice. But Justina Penny can't understand why her fellow Belles are starry-eyed in the newcomer's arrogant presence--surely a wicked Wickham would be infinitely more fun...
Justina is the opposite of Darius's ideal woman--not that he's looking for romance. But when he discovers her stealing apples from his uncle's orchard, he can't resist his own thieving impulse. A stolen kiss from the mischievous Miss Penny leaves Darius wanting much, much more. If it's a dashing villain she desires, Darius is more than willing to play the part...
Book Club Belle Society Series:
Before the Kiss (novella)
Once Upon a Kiss (Book 1)
Sinfully Ever After (Book 2)
How to Rescue a Rake (Book 3)
Praise for The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine:
"Eminently witty."--Publishers Weekly
"Decidedly humorous, as well as sensual...a true charmer of a read."--RT Book Reviews
Reviews (2)
Publisher's Weekly Review
This amusing and self-aware retread of Pride and Prejudice, set in 1815, centers on feisty, engaging Miss Justina Penny. More likely to leap into mud puddles than protect her skirts, Justina dashes through the narrative, determined to be an independent woman and eschew traditional marriage. But when Darius Wainwright, a stodgy London businessman with no use for female company, arrives in her little village of Hawcombe Prior, Justina realizes that some of her brazen actions in the past might turn into something like seduction. Even as the hero and heroine steal kisses from each other, they work at cross purposes, denying their burgeoning romance until Darius's female relatives arrive to bring him back to London and marry him to a suitable woman. This witty romp disappoints only by suddenly accepting the constraints of culture when its unconventional leads finally consummate their affair. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Fresina (Miss Molly Robbins Designs Seduction, 2014) tries her hand at a Pride and Prejudice remake in this fun historical tale. Justina Penny is a member of her quiet English village's Book Club Belles. She has just read a brand-new, scandalous romance entitled Pride and Prejudice, and she can't believe her sister and friends do not see the appeal of Wickham. Of course, Justina is a mischievous minx, who tried to resolve the question of nuptials on a family vacation by jumping nearly naked into the bed of the man of her choice. But the wrong man was in the bed! She planned to never ever see Darius Wainwright again, and he cannot believe it when he finds the same wild girl stealing apples from the estate he inherited. Darius takes a kiss as payment. He and she are then drawn together despite gossiping villagers and interfering family. Feisty dialogue and strong-willed characters make for funny romantic antics and a winning love story as Fresina freshens up a classic plot.--Alessio, Amy Copyright 2014 Booklist
