The Unlikely Lady

Valerie Bowman

May 2015 · Playful Brides Book 3 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this ebook

FOR THE BACHELOR AND THE BLUESTOCKING...

Certain that no man wants a bluestocking for a wife, Miss Jane Lowndes is careful to wield her books and her spectacles as weapons against matrimony. Convincing her ambitious mama that she's content to stay a spinster is easier said than done, however. It's a good thing Jane is not above a bit of manufactured scandal if it will keep her from the altar, and the argumentative, contrary Lord Garrett Upton...

ROMANCE IS NEVER BY THE BOOK

With the war over, Garrett is determined to enjoy his bachelor's life while he can, even when it means attending a house party in celebration of a friend's wedding—and suffering Jane's notorious disdain. But when a masquerade ball leads to a mistaken kiss, he's surprised to learn that Jane's bookish exterior hides a truly passionate soul. When two such headstrong people are determined to remain unattached, can love lead to a happy ending?

Ratings and reviews

This was the first book I had read in the Playful Brides Series. It is book 3 of the series and now that I've read this one I'll be sure to read the other two. I love what Valerie has done with a most unlikely heroine who is bookish and a hero because of his reputation no one would suspect would be attracted to her. Synopsis: FOR THE BACHELOR AND THE BLUESTOCKING… Certain that no man wants a bluestocking for a wife, Miss Jane Lowndes is careful to wield her books and her spectacles as weapons against matrimony. Convincing her ambitious mama that she’s content to stay a spinster is easier said than done, however. It’s a good thing Jane is not above a bit of manufactured scandal if it will keep her from the altar. ROMANCE IS NEVER BY THE BOOK With the war over, Garrett is determined to enjoy his bachelor’s life while he can, even when it means attending a house party in celebration of a friend’s wedding—and suffering Jane’s notorious disdain. But when a masquerade ball leads to a mistaken kiss, he’s surprised to learn that Jane’s bookish exterior hides a truly passionate soul. I received a free copy of this book from the Author & Netgalley so I could leave an honest review.

Valerie Bowman you are a treasure. From the very first page I had the feeling this book would be something special. Throughout The Unlikely Lady, Ms. Bowman storytelling conveys the right amount of comedy, angst and drama. A lover of historical romance and movies I was drawn into the story. Her style of storytelling puts me in the mindset of many of my favorite historical romance authors: Jane Austen, Cathy Maxwell, Julia Quinn, Victoria Alexander and Lisa Kleypas to name a few. What Ms. Bowman has in common with all of these authors is the ability to emotionally involve the reader in her story. The Unlikely Lady is the first book that I have read by Valerie Bowman but it will not be the last. Received an ARC of The Unlikely Lady for an honest review.

Oh my this is one of my all time favorite book. I just smile and laugh the whole time. Hated to see it end. Loved all three books.

About the author

Valerie Bowman grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she's number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got.

Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her rascally dog, Roo. When she's not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.
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