An Alluring Deceit

by Melissa Lynn Jones

Masquerading as an errand boy seemed the perfect solution to Mattie Serinier's financial woes ... until an accidental encounter with the debonair Earl of Staffield nearly proved to be her undoing. Mistaking her for a lad was one thing, but placing "him" under the earl's protection was another matter altogether! The man had a devil of a reputation, and Mattie knew she should keep her distance. But the handsome nobleman was far too irresistible--and no one had ever made her pulses soar quite so alarmingly...

The earl found his new charge rather intriguing. In fact, the boy's impossibly polite manners and soulful expression made Staffield wonder whether there was more to his enigmatic young friend than met the eye. Surely no youth eager for blunt would turn down the protection of a wealthy gentleman! Something odd was certainly afoot, and the earl had a sneaking suspicion what it was.

What else could explain the peculiar and passionate effect the enchanting "Matt" was having on his own rakish heart?

316 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1993

Reviews

[Catsalive · Rating 2 out of 5]

It started off quite well, the main characters were likable & it was a bit of fun, but then it just got too silly & unbelievable for a Regency. Vincent Houghton, Earl of Saffield, giving boxing lessons in public, really?! Madeleine Serinier running around all over London as a boy, AND not being recognised. Pah! I was disappointed after an amusing beginning.

[LemontreeLime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely likable characters, a reasonably thought out plot, and some insight into historical issues. I really enjoyed this one, it was one of the better regencies ive read in a long time.