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An Elusive Groom
SCANDAL! INTRIGUE! LOVE!
Lady Christina is creating a scene. The beautiful, infatuated debutante is chasing London's favorite dandy, Aubrey, Lord Standish, from routs to ballrooms...and he's running as fast as he can. The tabbies of the ton are talking, and Christina's reputation is slipping. Something simply must be done...and Aubrey's father; the cantankerous Earl of Willeston, intends to do it. He wants his layabout eldest son leg-shackled, and no two ways about it!
So he's giving a house party - with Christina as the honored guest. But nothing proceeds as planned, and soon Christina wonders what she ever saw in the standoffish Lord Standish. Yet the moment she spurns him, Aubrey realizes he has to have her. Now, in a most unconventional courtship, he must prove himself the most romantic suitor ever to woo a reluctant bride!
Lady Christina is creating a scene. The beautiful, infatuated debutante is chasing London's favorite dandy, Aubrey, Lord Standish, from routs to ballrooms...and he's running as fast as he can. The tabbies of the ton are talking, and Christina's reputation is slipping. Something simply must be done...and Aubrey's father; the cantankerous Earl of Willeston, intends to do it. He wants his layabout eldest son leg-shackled, and no two ways about it!
So he's giving a house party - with Christina as the honored guest. But nothing proceeds as planned, and soon Christina wonders what she ever saw in the standoffish Lord Standish. Yet the moment she spurns him, Aubrey realizes he has to have her. Now, in a most unconventional courtship, he must prove himself the most romantic suitor ever to woo a reluctant bride!
286 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1996
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About the author
Cathleen Clare
16 books1 followerUnder the pen name Cathleen Clare, Catherine Toothman wrote l4 novels and had stories included in four anthologies for Zebra Books.
Catherine began writing with the July 1992 release of "Mistress of Mishap". Her first book "Lord Scandal's Lady" was her third published book. In addition to writing, Catherine was a librarian at OUSC and before that at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library.
Her interests also ran to horses; she and her husband operated a stable and taught riding until they sold the farm and moved to Ironton, Ohio and she loved to research her books. "If it was in the book, you could take it as fact", a close friend would state.
Catherine began writing with the July 1992 release of "Mistress of Mishap". Her first book "Lord Scandal's Lady" was her third published book. In addition to writing, Catherine was a librarian at OUSC and before that at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library.
Her interests also ran to horses; she and her husband operated a stable and taught riding until they sold the farm and moved to Ironton, Ohio and she loved to research her books. "If it was in the book, you could take it as fact", a close friend would state.
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June 27, 2012
3.5
Review: I thought this was a cute story. It was well written and the characters were likable. Tina has been chasing Aubrey for a long time wanting to marry him. Her theory is if she is constantly around when he does finally decide to marry she will be there. I personally don’t like stories where the girl is doing all the chasing, especially when the guy shows little interest and has made it clear he doesn’t want her. Makes her seem a little pathetic. I liked Tina though, she was a good character. I liked Aubrey as well, I think the only reason he didn’t marry sooner was because she was so forward with him. I’m betting if she had just played it cool from the beginning they would have married earlier. It took over 200 pages for Tina to come to her senses, I was hoping she would realize things earlier and then we could see Aubrey try and win her back. As it was, he realizes his mistake, but by then the book is almost over and there is very little wooing. I still wonder if he realized he loved her, or if it was just the competition/jealousy that brought him around. Anyway, it was a well written story and I liked the characters. I think this was part of a series (doesn’t need to be read in order), there were three previous books where those characters showed up in this one. I’ll have to track down those books.
Content: Clean, one kissing scene that goes a little PG. Some swearing.
Reading Order:
Book One: Mistress of Mishap
Book Two: Clarissa
Book Three: Letitia
Book Four: An Elusive Groom
Review: I thought this was a cute story. It was well written and the characters were likable. Tina has been chasing Aubrey for a long time wanting to marry him. Her theory is if she is constantly around when he does finally decide to marry she will be there. I personally don’t like stories where the girl is doing all the chasing, especially when the guy shows little interest and has made it clear he doesn’t want her. Makes her seem a little pathetic. I liked Tina though, she was a good character. I liked Aubrey as well, I think the only reason he didn’t marry sooner was because she was so forward with him. I’m betting if she had just played it cool from the beginning they would have married earlier. It took over 200 pages for Tina to come to her senses, I was hoping she would realize things earlier and then we could see Aubrey try and win her back. As it was, he realizes his mistake, but by then the book is almost over and there is very little wooing. I still wonder if he realized he loved her, or if it was just the competition/jealousy that brought him around. Anyway, it was a well written story and I liked the characters. I think this was part of a series (doesn’t need to be read in order), there were three previous books where those characters showed up in this one. I’ll have to track down those books.
Content: Clean, one kissing scene that goes a little PG. Some swearing.
Reading Order:
Book One: Mistress of Mishap
Book Two: Clarissa
Book Three: Letitia
Book Four: An Elusive Groom
March 7, 2015
Christina (Tina) is over the top with her infatuation with Lord Aubrey and she doesn't care who knows it. She seriously needs to read "He's just not that into you" and pull herself together. Stop throwing yourself at this pompous lord who just expects you to always be there. Aubrey is a nice guy who just doesn't want to be married and realizes he's in love when she welcomes attentions from another man. Overall, it is a cute story, I just wish Tina had some backbone, instead of being a lovesick girl.
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