Growing up as the daughter of an earl who gave up material pleasures to live as an ascetic, Livia Lacey is enjoying the social whirl of Regency London in the town house she inherited from an unknown relative. She maintains an unorthodox household, then acquires a tenacious and exciting suitor. Growing up in a Russian palace and educated with Czar Nicholas I, Prince Alex Prokov expects to have his wishes and desires obeyed. Livia is a woman with her own mind. And so the fireworks begin in this clash-of-cultures historical romance filled with intrigue and dynamic, compelling characters. A marvelous addition to Feather's Wicked series.--Engelmann, Patty Copyright 2008 Booklist

Feather follows her well-crafted debut (A Wicked Gentleman) with this second installment of her Cavendish Square trilogy. Livia Lacey, the enchanting and witty daughter of a vicar, has been enjoying the 1771 social whirl while living in the London home she inherited from a distant relative, but is surprised when Prince Alex Prokov of Russia ardently pursues her. Feather hints at Alex's steely nature even as she paints him as the consummate gentleman, especially during the sizzling high note of a secluded picnic together, the courtship's sizzling high note. After their marriage, Livia discovers hidden facets of her husband's personality and begins to suspect his motives for their marriage and for his stay in England. Feather slowly reveals Livia to be a most formidable heroine. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved