An Inescapable Match

The Steepwood Scandal #15

by Sylvia Andrew

When poor relation Deborah Staunton finds herself destitute, through no fault of her own, she is thrown on the mercy of the Percival family. Help presents itself in the highly eligible shape of Hugo Percival. Could he ever consider her as a possible wife?

All Hugo wants is a well-ordered life with a calm, gentle lady, not an accident-prone miss who spreads disaster in her wake. Yet as the lively Deborah infiltrates his world, he begins to wonder whether she isn't exactly what he needs....

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Regency, Regency Romance

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Sylvia is a great reader, whose preference in fiction is for thrillers and historical romances. She married Simon Andrew, the boy next door, and they have one daughter, Catherine, who is married and works in London. Catherine lives in Maidenhead quite near the river, and they have a small house in Normandy, which they visit whenever they can. They are great travelers — from a shopping weekend in Paris to a three week tour of Vietnam on a bicycle!

They both took early retirement and now live in the West Country with their dog and cat. Simon is an active town councillor in Crewkerne, and very well-known there. Until Sylvia retired she was busy to write, Teaching full-time as vice principal of a large comprehensive sixth form college, while also running a house and a family didn't really give her much time. She never attempted to have anything published before she sent in her first historical romance to Mills & Boon, in the days when the series was called "Masquerade." She was somewhat flabbergasted — though absolutely delighted — when it was accepted. Perdita first appeared in 1991, and she is still surprised at the idea of herself as a writer.

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 2 out of 5]

If 2.5 was an option I'd select that. A pleasant Sunday afternoon read, with a simple, straightforward romance. Happy, predictable ending. The equivalent of doing a jigsaw puzzle - you already know the picture, you're just enjoying the process of it unfolding.

[Jesica · Rating 3 out of 5]

pues aunque los protagonistas hacian buenan pareja espera mas de la historia de ellos

[Miriamgreen · Rating 1 out of 5]

ordered

[Bea Tea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book, because I am a complete sucker for stuffy, uptight heroes who are utterly unraveled by the heroine.

[Samsara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not really my sort of book, but it was given to me and it amused me because it was set in my County during the Regency period. I set this book free via Bookcrossing, so it's currently travelling.

[Talietha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the series.

[Carole-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a compilation of #15 & #16 (of a later publication date!)

Includes An Inescapable Match by Sylvia Andrew AND The Missing Marchioness by Paula Marshall