An Inconvenient Engagement

by Joy Reed

When charming Miss Rebecca Wentworth decides to make her meandering intended jealous, she finds herself caught in a compromising position with the rakish Earl of Stanford, leading him to propose marriage, and together they contend with the gossip, while he must gain her trust and prove his love. Original.

Genres: Regency, Historical Romance, Romance, Traditional Regency

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

I have been reading Regency romances since I was in my teens and actually wrote my first one--a truly dreadful effort--when I was about sixteen. But since I chose to pursue an education and career in a different field (automotive technology, with minors in French and business administration), that early effort gathered dust for many years. It wasn't until after the birth of my daughter that I had the time and inclination to take up writing again. I enjoy writing and enjoy even more hearing from readers of my books. I work hard to make my Regencies accurate in period detail as well as entertaining in content.

Reviews

[LuvBug · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yet again another book that started off good but couldn't keep the pace. This book was way too long for a traditional regency ,so long that it ran out of steam.... The whole plot came to an end at around the 200 page mark. After all, the heroine already had put an end to the engagement with her suitor, and the hero and her was in love at this point, so what's the hold up to end the book? That was the whole plot!

[Dancer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A newly engaged miss finds herself flirting with a devilish rake when her intended's eye starts to wander. Yet Miss Rebecca Wentworth never plans on falling in love with the rogue or finding herself trapped in an inconvenient engagement!

I loved the character of John Collingwood, Earl of Stanford. It's twisted sense of humor was engaging. Rebecca Wentworth was a bit too naive for my tastes. I like my heroines with a bit more spunk. It was a satisfying read, but not my favorite.

[Anne Glover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not unlikeable, if somewhat flat, H/h in a historical romance that uses an engagement of convenience to catapult to unlikely lovers together. Cute, easy read.


For my full review: http://www.regrom.com/2015/08/01/joy-...

[Kuido · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite a good read... until second half. I agree with others remarking that it was too long. Everything seemed nice and ready to be ended at about 45% and would have made a great novella. Second half was just lots of doubts and quite unnecessary dose of drama.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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