Victoria Alexander, et. al., The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

Victoria Alexander, Liz Carlyle, Eloisa James and Cathy Maxwell

Avon, Nov 2004, Nov 2004, $6.99, 384 pp.

ISBN: 0060540265:

"The Trouble with Charlotte" by Victoria Alexander. Widow Charlotte may have lost her husband at sea, but knows to remain safe she must remarry. However, as she decides who to wed, the reported death of her spouse proves exaggerated as Captain Hugh Robb comes home with a need to be with his wife.

"Much Ado about Twelfth Night" by Liz Carlyle. Just out of the military, Rythorpe is panicking because Grandmama expects him to wed Sophie shortly. He asks Oliver for help as he wants to enjoy some civilian time before marrying. In an ironic comedy of errors, Oliver understands until he meets Sophie and soon wants to be the groom to the woman he loves.

"A Fool Again" by Eloisa James. Widow Genevieve is unhappy because her late husband placed an undesired stipulation in his will. She must remarry in two years or lose everything. The weighty Tobias is beneath her station, but wants her, not her money, while Lord Felton is her equal but could use an influx of pounds. Which muckworm will she choose?

"Nightingale" by Cathy Maxwell. Cris has to be an idiot challenging Dane to a duel, as the latter is the best. Jemma knows she must plead for her brother's life, but she thinks Dane must hate her as she rejected his suit several years ago,

These four novellas are delightful historical romances starring likable protagonists whom readers will enjoy as they ponder to be wed or not to be wed for love.

Harriet Klausner