An Agreeable Arrangement

Avalon Books
ISBN 978-0-8034-9937-9

Lady Cassandra Phillips’ terms for her inheritance are simple —marry the man her father had chosen and she can keep her fortune and her family estate. However, if Cassie refuses to comply, she will lose everything she has come to know and treasure as her own.
 
Julian, the elder brother of the estimable Stewart family, which Cassie’s father had mandated she will marry into, values family duty and honor above all else. He can wield a pen in business matters and keep his respected, long-established family financially secure but he knows nothing of love. He will ensure that Cassie adheres to the marriage agreement proposed by their fathers, though it means uniting her with his capricious younger brother, Edward.
 
Dashing Edward Stewart, the younger brother, has charm and talent to win the heart of any woman he chooses. The arrangement between the two families seems happily settled, but Cassie’s misplaced affection makes her believe that it will be impossible to have both her heart’s desire and the man she loves.

The Review

Marks' second historical romance, following Miss Quinn's Quandary (2008), portrays Regency-era social mores that will appeal more to traditional romance readers than fans of Marks' contemporary romances,
Geek to Chic (2006) and Honeymoon Husband (2007).
While her characters are feisty and engaging, Marks' attempt
at period-appropriate language is stilted at times. But she will have a chance to perfect her style: a third historical romance is in the works.      —Booklist

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