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My Lady Mischief
Lady Thea knows what she wants in life. Desiring to stay with her widowed father, she's set her cap on a local farmer's son.
When "Hart," the Marquis of Hartingfield, arrives on the scene, he sends her wits reeling and her sense tumbling. Their meddling fathers hope for a suitable marriage. It's up to Hart to convince Thea that their union will be a perfect love match.
But if Thea was wrong about her feelings for the farmer's son, can she trust her growing attraction to Hart? She and her pet pig, Uncle Egbert, lead Hart on a merry chase through the English countryside and glittering London, setting tonnish head abuzz with the question: Will Hart succeed in capturing her heart?
- GenresHistorical
185 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2002
24 people want to read
About the author
Kathy Carmichael
36 books339 followersUSA Today Bestselling and award-winning author, Kathy Carmichael, writes mysteries, women's fiction and romance. Her romantic comedy, HOT FLASH, was named by the American Library Association's BOOKLIST as one of the Top 101 Romance Fiction titles of the last ten years. Her first mystery novel, DIARY OF A CONFESSIONS QUEEN, received a starred review from BOOKLIST.
She lives on Florida's west coast, along with her husband, two not-so-wee sons, 2 black cats, and a bevy of dust bunnies.
Kathy loves talking with readers and other writers. She's a popular guest lecturer at libraries, bookstores and writers' conferences.
Despite rumors to the contrary, she has never been recruited by the CIA or the other CIA (Culinary Institute of America).
She lives on Florida's west coast, along with her husband, two not-so-wee sons, 2 black cats, and a bevy of dust bunnies.
Kathy loves talking with readers and other writers. She's a popular guest lecturer at libraries, bookstores and writers' conferences.
Despite rumors to the contrary, she has never been recruited by the CIA or the other CIA (Culinary Institute of America).
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August 28, 2020
Lovely, emotional story. Kathy never disappoints!
February 9, 2015
Mischief
The a is determined to marry for love. Hart is determined never to marry. When the two meet and clash, Hart is immediately smitten although his reputation as a take has preceded him. The a is determined to abstain from marrying Hart even after he compromises her and honor says he must marry her. Can Hart convince The a that he truly loves her? Will The a find the love she seeks? With two match making fathers and an equally matchmaking aunt, can The a keep her heart in check? Wonderful historical romance by Kathy Carmichael.
The a is determined to marry for love. Hart is determined never to marry. When the two meet and clash, Hart is immediately smitten although his reputation as a take has preceded him. The a is determined to abstain from marrying Hart even after he compromises her and honor says he must marry her. Can Hart convince The a that he truly loves her? Will The a find the love she seeks? With two match making fathers and an equally matchmaking aunt, can The a keep her heart in check? Wonderful historical romance by Kathy Carmichael.
December 9, 2019
4 stars
I purchased the historical novel My Lady Mischief by Kathy Carmichael and this review was given freely.
An amusing and easy flowing story of misunderstandings,social climbing, impropriety, and love. Wishing to have their children marry, The parents of William " Hart" Cavendar, Marquess of Hartingfield and Lady Althea concoct an elaborate scheme to bring them together.
I purchased the historical novel My Lady Mischief by Kathy Carmichael and this review was given freely.
An amusing and easy flowing story of misunderstandings,social climbing, impropriety, and love. Wishing to have their children marry, The parents of William " Hart" Cavendar, Marquess of Hartingfield and Lady Althea concoct an elaborate scheme to bring them together.
May 28, 2020
I am a fan of regency books and really enjoyed this one.Lady Thea is a very interesting heroine nd when she meets The Marquis of Hartingfield things reall get interesting.If you love regencies check this one out.
February 8, 2015
4 "mischievous" stars
My lady mischief is a humorous, fun and romantic story which is set in the olden days where the women wore gowns, men had to have a status, and betrothals were the norm. This novel is about a stubborn yet charming lady, Althea, who is shown in love with a farmer's son, Charles Fossbinder, but is being relentlessly pursued by Hart, the Marquis of Hartingfield. This book was basically about Thea trying to get her father to approve of Charles as a husband for her because she believes she can find the kind of love her parents had with Charles. Her father didn't approve and wanted her to marry Hart. Thea thought Hart as nothing but a "rake" and wasn't ready. Hart was smitten by her and so tried to get her to marry him. Hart came to Steyn to escape from the relentless mothers and their daughters with his friend Paul McCormack. Over there he found Thea running after her pig wearing an old gown and mistakes her for a parlormaid. Hart became instantly attracted to her. After he came to know who Thea actually was he continued to chase after her while Thea tried her best to chase him off be acting wanton.
The book was hilarious and I loved the plot of the book. The only thing that stopped me from giving this book full 5 stars is that Thea was just a little too stubborn for my taste and really gave Hart a run for his money. I also felt that Hart fell in love with her a little too fast.
All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were moments where i was laughing out loud and moments where I was mentally chiding her. I loved the start of the book all the way to the end. I loved Hart and how he continued to pursue her no matter how many times she turned him down. I also liked Emma but at the beginning I contemplated whether to like her or not when she was ready to marry the guy Thea liked. Though after that she was a good friend to Thea.
I really shipped Thea and Hart and really hoped she didn't end up with Charles. The book was a delight to read and I recommend it to anyone who likes books set in the regency era as well as romance and comedy.
*ARC was provided by the author is exchange for an honest review*
My lady mischief is a humorous, fun and romantic story which is set in the olden days where the women wore gowns, men had to have a status, and betrothals were the norm. This novel is about a stubborn yet charming lady, Althea, who is shown in love with a farmer's son, Charles Fossbinder, but is being relentlessly pursued by Hart, the Marquis of Hartingfield. This book was basically about Thea trying to get her father to approve of Charles as a husband for her because she believes she can find the kind of love her parents had with Charles. Her father didn't approve and wanted her to marry Hart. Thea thought Hart as nothing but a "rake" and wasn't ready. Hart was smitten by her and so tried to get her to marry him. Hart came to Steyn to escape from the relentless mothers and their daughters with his friend Paul McCormack. Over there he found Thea running after her pig wearing an old gown and mistakes her for a parlormaid. Hart became instantly attracted to her. After he came to know who Thea actually was he continued to chase after her while Thea tried her best to chase him off be acting wanton.
The book was hilarious and I loved the plot of the book. The only thing that stopped me from giving this book full 5 stars is that Thea was just a little too stubborn for my taste and really gave Hart a run for his money. I also felt that Hart fell in love with her a little too fast.
All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were moments where i was laughing out loud and moments where I was mentally chiding her. I loved the start of the book all the way to the end. I loved Hart and how he continued to pursue her no matter how many times she turned him down. I also liked Emma but at the beginning I contemplated whether to like her or not when she was ready to marry the guy Thea liked. Though after that she was a good friend to Thea.
I really shipped Thea and Hart and really hoped she didn't end up with Charles. The book was a delight to read and I recommend it to anyone who likes books set in the regency era as well as romance and comedy.
*ARC was provided by the author is exchange for an honest review*
February 8, 2015
Oh my, oh my laugh out loud funny!! From mistaken identity to the elusive Uncle Edgar this book is full of mischief & laughter. Given to wearing old clothes around the home Lady Thea leads Hart on a merry chase trying to learn her identity. She's determined to forego a London season & wed a local farmer...he's determined not to wed anytime soon. A compromising situation changes that all. As Thea is forced into traveling with Hart to London she remains determined not to marry him. In the whirlwind of London, forces & Thea's antics & determination not to wed Hart are bent on detouring Hart's determination that he will do his gentlemanly duty & marry Thea.
I received this book as a gift from the author through The Books Machine for an honest review and is the first book of hers that I've read.
I WILL definitely be reading more!!!
I received this book as a gift from the author through The Books Machine for an honest review and is the first book of hers that I've read.
I WILL definitely be reading more!!!
May 14, 2014
This was a fun and feisty romance with a precarious beginning. They were meant for each other. So glad they finally figured it out.
May 27, 2014
My Lady Mischief by Kathy Carmichael I thought was very good. Had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next. The more I read the better the book. It is funny.
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January 7, 2019Lady Thea knows what she wants in life. Desiring to stay with her widowed father, she's set her cap on a local farmer's son.
When "Hart," the Marquis of Hartingfield, arrives on the scene, he sends her wits reeling and her sense tumbling. Their meddling fathers hope for a suitable marriage. It's up to Hart to convince Thea that their union will be a perfect love match.
But if Thea was wrong about her feelings for the farmer's son, can she trust her growing attraction to Hart? She and her pet pig, Uncle Egbert, lead Hart on a merry chase through the English countryside and glittering London, setting tonnish head abuzz with the question: Will Hart succeed in capturing her heart?
When "Hart," the Marquis of Hartingfield, arrives on the scene, he sends her wits reeling and her sense tumbling. Their meddling fathers hope for a suitable marriage. It's up to Hart to convince Thea that their union will be a perfect love match.
But if Thea was wrong about her feelings for the farmer's son, can she trust her growing attraction to Hart? She and her pet pig, Uncle Egbert, lead Hart on a merry chase through the English countryside and glittering London, setting tonnish head abuzz with the question: Will Hart succeed in capturing her heart?
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