Kathy Greyle
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Rules For A Lady


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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bulletReviewed by Karen Sweeny-Justice ksweenyj@highland.net
bulletPublisher: Leisure Books
bulletFormat: Paperback
bulletISBN: 0843948183
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Gillian Ames was born on the wrong side of the tracks as the illegitimate second daughter of a rural English baron. Growing up as the aide and companion to her sickly half-sister Amanda, she dreamed of days of sightseeing and nights of partying in London. So when Amanda dies before "coming out" in society, Gillian hatches a plan to impersonate her so she can get to London and win a husband, thus giving her the opportunity to set her mother up comfortably in a warm loving home.

Gillian, though, has no idea of the many "rules" that a young lady must abide by in society, so it falls to her handsome wealthy guardian, Stephen Conley, the Earl of Mavenford, to instruct her. Along the way, Gillian/Amanda breaks every rule: She brings home stray, homeless street urchins, rides atop wagons, explores crypts beneath the city and eventually falls in love with Stephen.

The humorous twists and turns in this historical will keep the reader turning the pages, as Gillian learns the lessons of society, works to keep the Amanda charade in place and follows the goodness of her own heart.

Katherine Greyle has deftly written a funny, sweet romance with not only a well crafted heroine and hero but dimensional secondary characters as well. A Romance Writers of America RITA-award finalist, "Rules for a Lady" is a sure winner!

Just who is this young lady? Stephen Conley, Earl of Mavenford, thinks she's his niece and ward, Amanda Wyndham, but she doesn't act like a gently bred young lady. She takes in stray cutpurses, climbs out of windows, and wishes to visit a crypt! She certainly is nothing like the bitter, sickly girl his father once mentioned. But if she is not Amanda, just who is he sponsoring into the elite of London society? Who fills his thoughts and his arms with such delight?

She is Gillian Ames, bastard daughter of Stephen's uncle, and she is desperately searching for an escape from danger. Unfortunately, she finds the life of a pampered lady almost too restrictive to bear. Why, she cannot even sit on the top of coaches or visit half the intriguing places on her list. And her pompous, overbearing guardian keeps making ridiculous lists regarding appropriate ladylike behavior.

It is enough to drive any sane person straight to Bedlam, which no doubt explains why she continuously finds herself drawn to the man. And if he kisses her one more time, she fears she will forget the very reason she started this masquerade in the first place.

"Greyle’s smooth writing style ensures a very fast read. Stronger female bonding could better develop the supporting characters. ... Greyle’s forte in pacing and plot construction are comparable to notable Regency author Marian Devon. " - Romantic Times