Published: May 29, 2011
Words: 9,282 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458199416

Short description

Lydia Bettridge has a plan. To capture the attention of Geoffrey Danforth, the man who has stolen her heart but barely notices her, she has engaged the help of Phillip, a friend of her brother's, to play the love-smitten fool in public, in hopes of piquing the interest of her unnamed love. But when Geoffrey himself shows up to take Phillip's place, what's a girl to do?

Extended description

Note: This is a short story (less than 10,000 words) and not a novella. Customers who enjoy the traditional Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Carla Kelly will enjoy this witty Regency short story by New York Times bestselling author Candice Hern. Lydia Bettridge is a young woman suffering the pangs of unrequited love. To capture the attention of Geoffrey Danforth, the man who has stolen her heart but barely notices her, she has resorted to desperate measures with a seemingly clever plan. By engaging the help of Phillip, a friend of her brother's, to play the love-smitten fool in public, she hopes to pique the interest of her unnamed love. But when Geoffrey himself shows up to take Phillip's place, all her careful planning is turned upside down. What's a girl to do but to make the best of it? This short story was originally published in The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance.

Tags

romance, romantic comedy, short story, regency, regency romance, traditional regency

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Review by: Monica Mohr on Sep. 26, 2012 :
I had a few free moments during my workday and chose this book because of all the wonderful reviews. I was not disappointed; my breath caught during a few wonderful scenes. Great Job!
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Review by: hrhsophia on Sep. 12, 2012 :
Very well written.
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Review by: Carol on July 22, 2012 :
A gem of a short story for those who like Regency Romance.
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Review by: Margaret (Literary Chanteuse) on March 01, 2012 :
A sweet and short dose of romance but fulfilling none the less. A fun look at regency romance. A wonderful story!
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Review by: Josie Morgan on Sep. 30, 2011 :
Very enjoyable story by Candice Hern - as always, well written, great characters and fun plot. Thank you for the free read.
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Review by: Joanne on Sep. 19, 2011 :
As stated this is a short story. Quite often I find short stories lacking in content but I did really enjoy this one. It is a lovely romance to read when you are short of time.
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Review by: Cathie Morton on June 18, 2011 :
I adore traditional regency romances and too have so enjoy Candice Hern's full novels and thrilled to see these traditional regencies available which she has here at Smashwords and I have more to enjoy reading. Lydia Bettridge and Geoffrey Danforth were a delight to read! I so enjoyed Lydia and too how Geoffrey does take to her! As a free read, thank you!
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Review by: Rikki K on June 07, 2011 :
Cute little story, very fun to read.
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