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Gentleman's Trade
Rain fell in sheets that day and, to lovely Vanessa Mannion's dismay, had turned New Orleans' main street into one big mud puddle...
Even with skirts held high, she could not prevent mud from spattering her gown and legs. But that wasn't half as alarming as being caught with muddy ankles by that arrogant Britisher, Hugh Talverton. Thereafter, Vanessa tried to ignore Hugh at a party. But when Creole and plantation beauties swarmed around him, she simmered in irritation and, in a fit of pique, pursued another would-be suitor.
How could she have known that her feminine ploy would lead to a tangle of heartstrings, romance awry, and a lesson in love?
Even with skirts held high, she could not prevent mud from spattering her gown and legs. But that wasn't half as alarming as being caught with muddy ankles by that arrogant Britisher, Hugh Talverton. Thereafter, Vanessa tried to ignore Hugh at a party. But when Creole and plantation beauties swarmed around him, she simmered in irritation and, in a fit of pique, pursued another would-be suitor.
How could she have known that her feminine ploy would lead to a tangle of heartstrings, romance awry, and a lesson in love?
260 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 1988
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 18, 2022
Frm and Englishman to an American
I really liked the style of writing that Holly does. Her characters both male and female show very strong natural character. Love the fact she will have them in other of her books.
I really liked the style of writing that Holly does. Her characters both male and female show very strong natural character. Love the fact she will have them in other of her books.
March 15, 2018
Enjoyed this as a good American version of a regency novel.
January 1, 2022
I loved this book!
This was my first book from this author...definitely won't be my last! I loved the banter between Vanessa and Hugh.
This was my first book from this author...definitely won't be my last! I loved the banter between Vanessa and Hugh.
March 28, 2022
sweet read
This has some intrigue and a bit of action along with about three couples, who are all friends,who ultimately find their happy ever after
This has some intrigue and a bit of action along with about three couples, who are all friends,who ultimately find their happy ever after
February 2, 2017
Good lazy read
This novel got off to a slow start for me or I would rate it higher. It definitely got better as the plot moved along. I enjoyed the characters. It is clean with a little innuendo.
This novel got off to a slow start for me or I would rate it higher. It definitely got better as the plot moved along. I enjoyed the characters. It is clean with a little innuendo.
April 19, 2017
Very good
A regency character in New Orleans. The characters have personalities that are easy to see. Loving families and good friends. The villain and his mistress too. Entertaining.
A regency character in New Orleans. The characters have personalities that are easy to see. Loving families and good friends. The villain and his mistress too. Entertaining.
May 2, 2017
Provocative romance in post war 1812 New Orleans
British ex soldier and younger son of a British Aristocrat comes to New Orleans to visit with an American friend, check out the cotton market, and see what New Orleans looks like when not at war. He is soon drawn into the intrigue of merchants, beautiful American women, and merchants dealing American style. Well-written with well-developed characterization. Mild sexual and violent content. Interesting walk thorough old New Orleans.
British ex soldier and younger son of a British Aristocrat comes to New Orleans to visit with an American friend, check out the cotton market, and see what New Orleans looks like when not at war. He is soon drawn into the intrigue of merchants, beautiful American women, and merchants dealing American style. Well-written with well-developed characterization. Mild sexual and violent content. Interesting walk thorough old New Orleans.
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