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Livia Lacey came to the house she inherited in London's Cavendish Square with her two friends, Lady Cornelia Dagenham and Lady Aurelia Farnham, to experience the excitement of city life. With Cornelia now happily married, Livia and Aurelia are on their own. But dashing Prince Alex Prokov, a newcomer to London, seems enchanted by Liv the moment they meet. Disarmed by the prince's determined pursuit of her, his exuberant joy of living, and the desires he awakens in her, Liv agrees to marry him.
But while night is a time for passionate embraces, Liv discovers that her irresistible husband can be as autocratic as he is extravagantly generous. While Alex balks at Liv's independent ways, he refuses to explain his own comings and goings. When Liv learns one of Alex's secrets she only loves him more. But when she learns the other secret, will she feel wickedly betrayed?
Author Notes
Jane Feather grew up in the South of England, where she developed an interest in historical romance. After her marriage she moved to Oxford, where she received a Masters degree in Applied Social Studies.
Jane later moved to Montclair, New Jersey where she worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker until moving on again to Washington DC where she decided to take a break from social work and try her hand at writing romances. She now has more than 40 novels to her credit including the "V" series. Jane is also the author of the Charm Bracelet Trilogy, Bride Trilogy, Kiss Trilogy, Matchmakers Duncan Sisters Trilogy, Cavendish Square Trilogy, Almost Trilogy and The Blackwater Brides Trilogy.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (2)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Feather follows her well-crafted debut (A Wicked Gentleman) with this second installment of her Cavendish Square trilogy. Livia Lacey, the enchanting and witty daughter of a vicar, has been enjoying the 1771 social whirl while living in the London home she inherited from a distant relative, but is surprised when Prince Alex Prokov of Russia ardently pursues her. Feather hints at Alex's steely nature even as she paints him as the consummate gentleman, especially during the sizzling high note of a secluded picnic together, the courtship's sizzling high note. After their marriage, Livia discovers hidden facets of her husband's personality and begins to suspect his motives for their marriage and for his stay in England. Feather slowly reveals Livia to be a most formidable heroine. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Booklist Review
Growing up as the daughter of an earl who gave up material pleasures to live as an ascetic, Livia Lacey is enjoying the social whirl of Regency London in the town house she inherited from an unknown relative. She maintains an unorthodox household, then acquires a tenacious and exciting suitor. Growing up in a Russian palace and educated with Czar Nicholas I, Prince Alex Prokov expects to have his wishes and desires obeyed. Livia is a woman with her own mind. And so the fireworks begin in this clash-of-cultures historical romance filled with intrigue and dynamic, compelling characters. A marvelous addition to Feather's Wicked series.--Engelmann, Patty Copyright 2008 Booklist
