To think that the hero and the heroes family could exist in the Ton is a little stretch that you will want to make in order to enjoy this little gem. Ms Bailey works hard to give us a more modern heroine than might have existed in the Regency Ton, but one that when confronted by the family Berowne is well ready to deal with them.

And such a family you would not want for your own. From eccentric parents who did not suit, and should not have been given a license to have children come ten, seven of whom we meet. We are of course drawn to the hero who gives us that amount of sense we expect in the child most capable of leadership.

Ms Bailey gives us a Ton that is as all others, but thrown into hers are these eccentrics and our steadfast heroine who begin to entwine about each other in a way that we can see will not be separated, though who that element of emotion that leads to love and respect, we see take hold of our hero much sooner than our heroine can recognize it has a hold of her. And with that, we have some of the most fun in a delightful chase, and then a resolution of honour that reveals all.

For a little fun romp, you must come meet the Berownes and see if their madness will rub off on you as well. ( )