Katy Budget Books

Jan Crow's Review:

Tristan James Gatewick, the Duke of Shelbourne, has been declared England’s most sought-after bachelor in England.  He’s postponed finding a bride for several years but finds that he should expedite his marrying.  So now he’s attending balls and parties only to be followed around by a gaggle of giggling young women not anywhere close to what he is looking for in a wife.

            He had so many women after him vying for his attention until one night when he steps on the fan of the one woman at the ball who wasn’t begging him for attention, Tessa Mansfield.   After finding out she’s the local matchmaker he decides to hire her to find him a wife.  And she does, 24 potential wives.  Twenty-four, beautiful young women whose families and themselves would love to catch the most eligible bachelor in England. 

Through a series of tests and games, Tristan would eventually choose his bride.  Eventually there are only two candidates left.  Both were beautiful, talented and smart.  To choose one would hurt the other’s feelings.  So, tormented, his decision must be made

And there’s suspense when an old suitor arrives with desires of marrying Tessa.  But now Tristan has to deal with feelings that he didn’t expect to feel.

Vicki has filled this book with laugh out loud adventures as each of the ladies compete for Tristan’s attention.  There were also moments I wanted to cry with the characters.  I immediately became so entwined with the characters that I was there with them in the room.