The first of four books
in Victoria Alexander's new "Last Man Standing" Series begins with this
first of four books about four of the ton's most eligible bachelors
determined not to be snared into the trap of love and marriage. A
little bit wicked and a little bit sexy, in this first installment we
meet the handsome Gideon Pearsall, Viscount Wharton, who is attracted
to the beautiful widow Judith, Lady Chester. She is scandalous enough
for his tastes, as she chooses a particular gentleman for a companion,
is not interested in marriage, and always ends up friends with each
gentleman after each liason. What could be better for Gideon who is
determined to be the "Last Man Standing," than to have this alluring
beauty? He chases and teases her to be the next pick. Little did he
count on falling in love with Judith, who is frightened of her growing
feelings for Gideon and the loss of control she always has had in her
relationships with gentlemen. Judith has her secret reason for wanting
to remain single, even though on the surface it appears her first
marriage was a love match. She fights her desire for Gideon as scandal
builds that she cannot control. In the end these two passionate people
who started out just wanting desire and passion realize they have also
found love. In the style of Stephanie Lauren's Bastian Club, this book
is sexy and fun; a real delight for romance fans who enjoy the regency
period filled with rakes, rogues, beauties, gossip and like to read a
romance that is just a little bit wicked.
Publisher: Avon
(January 2007)
Reviewed
by Beverly,
Beverly Romance Books
