Incognito

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Summary: Excellent story for young and old alike
Review: Allain has come close to perfection in telling a tale innocent enough for a young girl to dream and intelligent enough for an older woman to remember younger years. The tale of a headstrong younger sister who is willing to sacrifice her life in marriage to allow her older sister freedom to love, and her own future a bit of excitement is simple enough. However, it finds its way over pleasant trips and turns as both Emily and Lord Wesleigh fumble their way along thwarted attempts at matchmaking. Lord Wesleigh is also a character - bit rebellious and romantic - to his dismay. The story unfolds into a humorous and entertaining tale sure to delight all.

An admirer of Jane Austen, Allain's book reads as I would imagine Austen's books were they to be written today.

Well worth the price of a printed copy, and an irrestible buy in electronic format!

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Summary: Excellent story for young and old alike
Review: I really enjoyed it, a little obvious and I'm not usually into romances but I wanted a cheap e book. It was quite enjoyable and well written.

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Summary: Very nice story indeed
Review: I really enjoyed it, a little obvious and I'm not usually into romances but I wanted a cheap e book. It was quite enjoyable and well written.

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Summary: funny & romantic
Review: I thought this book was delightfully romantic, with a little bit of fun also. It keeps you reading but on a relaxed content way.

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Summary: Great, witty story - a very promising new author!
Review: The manuscript for this story was initially submitted to iPublish.com and the positive feedback from readers there resulted in the publication of this (short - 163 pages) story. I heartily encourage fans of Austen, Wilde and Shakespeare's comedies to give this book a read and encourage this author in future endeavors!

The book is billed as "A Regency romp of matchmaking and mistaken identity" and this description is right on the mark. The author has a good feel for the language and proprieties of Regency England and will remind one of Austen and Wilde - another reviewer likened it to "The Importance of Being Earnest" and that is quite close.

After the death of their father, the Smithfield daughters have only one hope - to marry well. How fortuitous that the Duke of Alford has decided that it is time for his son to settle down and marry and who better than the eldest daughter of his late wife's friend, Miss Lydia Smithfield. But, unbeknownst to anyone else, Lydia's heart is engage elsewhere and her younger sister Emily is willing to "sacrifice" and marry Lord Wesleigh in her sister's place. Emily is bored with country life and longs for London, travel and excitement.

Meanwhile, Lord Wesleigh vows to determine his intended's true character by arriving incognito as a curate. He meets both Smithfield sisters, but is attracted to the dark, gypsy-like younger sister Emily. And he knows that his friend, vicar Sedgewick carries a (very subdued) torch for Miss Lydia. Can he and Emily encourage a romance between Lydia and Sedgewick? And What about their own attraction to each other? Can Emily truly be happy with a penniless curate? And things are further complicated when Wesleigh's friend, Sir Marcus Redding arrives in Stonehurst masquerading as Lord Wesleigh! Stonehurst is in for some unaccustomed excitement!

I highly recommend this book and look forward to future stories told by this author!

Rating:
Summary: Great, witty story - a very promising new author!
Review: The manuscript for this story was initially submitted to iPublish.com and the positive feedback from readers there resulted in the publication of this (short - 163 pages) story. I heartily encourage fans of Austen, Wilde and Shakespeare's comedies to give this book a read and encourage this author in future endeavors!

The book is billed as "A Regency romp of matchmaking and mistaken identity" and this description is right on the mark. The author has a good feel for the language and proprieties of Regency England and will remind one of Austen and Wilde - another reviewer likened it to "The Importance of Being Earnest" and that is quite close.

After the death of their father, the Smithfield daughters have only one hope - to marry well. How fortuitous that the Duke of Alford has decided that it is time for his son to settle down and marry and who better than the eldest daughter of his late wife's friend, Miss Lydia Smithfield. But, unbeknownst to anyone else, Lydia's heart is engage elsewhere and her younger sister Emily is willing to "sacrifice" and marry Lord Wesleigh in her sister's place. Emily is bored with country life and longs for London, travel and excitement.

Meanwhile, Lord Wesleigh vows to determine his intended's true character by arriving incognito as a curate. He meets both Smithfield sisters, but is attracted to the dark, gypsy-like younger sister Emily. And he knows that his friend, vicar Sedgewick carries a (very subdued) torch for Miss Lydia. Can he and Emily encourage a romance between Lydia and Sedgewick? And What about their own attraction to each other? Can Emily truly be happy with a penniless curate? And things are further complicated when Wesleigh's friend, Sir Marcus Redding arrives in Stonehurst masquerading as Lord Wesleigh! Stonehurst is in for some unaccustomed excitement!

I highly recommend this book and look forward to future stories told by this author!

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Summary: Memories
Review: This book was very entertaining- once I started reading it I couldn't stop. It reminded me of when I began dating my husband and made me wish were dating again. Any fans of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest would enjoy this story of mistaken identities.

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Summary: Excellent book, excellent bargain!
Review: This story was charming! Good story, lots of romance. Well written and at moments had me laughing out loud. Believable characters and the best part....it was only $2.00! I've paid more and got less before, but not with this one.

If you're into the "boy meets girl" ROMANCE rather than graphic sex, then this wonderful story is sure to appease your Regency fix and then some. Hope to see more from this author.