ABOUT THE BOOK
Lord Featherstone has the world on his shoulders. Or at least his world. With two brothers and a failing estate he must make funds somehow. But what happens when he falls for a woman? Will his tactics work when the situation is so close and personal?
Everyone thinks Lady Loveluck is a wealthy widow. What they don't know is that she is on the brink of hiring herself out as a Governess in order to pay for her next meal. The only thing keeping her from employment is a growing reputation as a matchmaker. As long as she never falls for another man, as long as she doesn't allow herself to be fooled into marrying, she will be just fine.
But she never counted on being caught up in the beguiling tactics of London's renowned and not so secret matchmaker for men.
REVIEW
Johnson really knows how to pull a reader into a story. This first book in a new series sets up a rather intriguing situation from the very beginning. Both the hero and heroine are matchmakers, working to help members of the Ton find a spouse by providing assistance in dress and behavior as well as help with introductions. Both Lord Featherstone and Lady Loveluck work because they must to keep food on the table, both are striving to save their estates. When Lord Featherstone's client, Mr. Hartsworth, and Lady Loveluck's client, Miss Anna seem to take a shine to each other, Lord Featherstone sees it as a perfect opportunity to show his interest in Lady Loveluck. But Lady Loveluck has no interest in making a match herself. After having been badly treated by her now deceased husband, she's reluctant to trust any man, especially one as charming as Lord Featherstone.
What I especially love about the book is how Lord Featherstone treats Lady Loveluck. I love his sincerity. Yes, Lord Featherstone is very charming, but he's sincere in the compliments he gives and his skill with people. Such kindness is hard for Lady Loveluck to trust having been betrayed so badly before, but her heart refuses to listen to her head. When she and Lord Featherstone end up at the same house party with their clients, she meets a group of widows who offer her the support and understanding she's so desperately needs. By this time however, Lord Featherstone realizes that he cannot offer Lady Loveluck the stability and comfort she needs and he resolves to help another interested party succeed with her. But the heart will not be denied, and Lady Loveluck must decide what she's willing to risk to find happiness.
Sigh, I do love a sweet romance, especially one with such a great, good hero. I do love Jen Giggle Johnson's stories with their great historical details and fabulous characters. I look forward to reading future books in the series.
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