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Secrets of a Proper Lady

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by Victoria Alexander
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The delicious series about four men desperately trying to avoid matrimony continues—from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of What a Lady Wants.
Lady Cordelia Bannister simply cannot marry a man she has not chosen herself, no matter what her father decrees. So, pretending to be her own companion, she decides to seek out information about her intended by meeting with his secretary—a man who soon beguiles her. But Lady Cordelia doesn't know the truth—the man she can't resist is really her intended, Daniel Sinclair.
Daniel has nearly won the wager he made with three of London's most eligible bachelors. While two of his compatriots have surrendered to the shackles of marriage, he's remained free to woo any woman he chooses. Yet duty forces him to consider Lady Cordelia, so, determined to find a way to escape honor intact, he continues the masquerade he started.
Each finds the other completely irresistible, but when they uncover their mutual mistaken identities, Daniel and Cordelia must make the most important choice of all . . .
"A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy chockfull of witty dialogue, sensual romance and enough twist and turns to keep readers thoroughly entertained." —Fresh Fiction
"Alexander knows what her romance readers want—charming characters, sharp banter, missed connections and a happy ending—and delivers with gusto." —Publishers Weekly

  • Creators

  • Series

    Last Man Standing

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  • Release date

    August 18, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9780061800276

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      • ISBN: 9780061800276
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 27, 2007
      Lady Cordelia Bannister, Lord Marsham's youngest daughter, is a self-assured Victorian woman who writes articles about her extensive travels for ladies' magazines. Still single at 25, even Cordelia admits that too much independence isn't a good thing, but when her father engages Cordelia to a wealthy American, Daniel Sinclair, a man she's never met, Cordelia is furious. Determined to do what is best for her family, Cordelia sets out with her cousin to learn more about Daniel. When she comes upon a man in the park claiming to be Daniel's secretary, she assumes a false name to gather information, not realizing he's actually Daniel. Cordelia quickly finds herself falling for the handsome American, and he with her. Mistaken identities securely in place, Alexander has a fine time orchestrating the sparkling battle of wits between them. The leads make a superb match, bringing to mind classic sparring partners like Katharina and Petruchio or Bogie and Bacall; readers will be too amused by them to care that the supporting characters are a bit stunted. While there is no serious tension, Alexander knows what her romance readers want—charming characters, sharp banter, missed connections and a happy ending—and delivers with gusto.

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from October 15, 2007
      Dismayed when she is informed that for the good of the family she must consider marriage to Daniel Sinclair, a wealthy American developer she has never met, Lady Cordelia Bannister takes matters into her own hands. Pretending to be Sarah, her companion, Cordelia contrives to meet Sinclair's secretary, Warren Lewis, in order to learn more about her potential husband. But the fascinating man she meets is actually Daniel pretending to be Warrenthus setting the stage for a rare double charade that entangles a delightful pair in its coils and is as charming as it is funny. Readers will savor the brilliant repartee that sizzles between this marriage-averse hero with a piratical air and the intelligent, outspoken heroine as they banter their way toward the perfect matchand the results of their dual deceptions. Third in the "Last Man Standing" quartet and with links to the ebook novella "Lady Amelia's Secret Lover" (see Xpress Reviews, 9/25/07), Alexander's latest gem is a winner that will leave readers waiting for the finale. Alexander ("What a Lady Wants") lives in Omaha.

      Copyright 2007 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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