What a Lady Wants

by Victoria Alexander

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One bachelor down . . . three more to go. Four most desirable gentlemen have wagered one shilling apiece and a bottle of cognac that will go to the last unmarried man standing . . . Nigel Cavendish knows he'll marry one day, but hopefully that day is many years-and many women-in the future! Until then, the handsome, unrepentant rake intends to enjoy life's pleasures to the fullest! From the moment Lady Felicity Melville spies the adventurous scoundrel climbing from a neighbor's window-with show more his comely conquest's husband in hot pursuit-she knows Nigel is the answer to her prayers . . . with a little reformation, of course! Felicity craves excitement and who in all of London is more exciting than the infamous Mr. Cavendish? So what's a girl to do but hatch a scheme to win what she so fervently desires. But her plan works too well when a game of chance and an errant pistol shot abruptly make them husband and wife-but in a way neither wanted. Now Felicity has to prove to her wayward husband that she's the only woman he could ever want . . . or need!. show less

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One bachelor down . . . three more to go. Four most desirable gentlemen have wagered one shilling apiece and a bottle of cognac that will go to the last unmarried man standing...

Nigel Cavendish knows he'll marry one day, but hopefully that day is many years—and many women—in the future! Until then, the handsome, unrepentant rake intends to enjoy life's pleasures to the fullest!

From the moment Lady Felicity Melville spies the adventurous scoundrel climbing from a neighbor's window—with his comely conquest's husband in hot pursuit—she knows Nigel is the answer to her prayers . . . with a little reformation, of course! Felicity craves excitement and who in all of London is more exciting than the infamous Mr. show more Cavendish? So what's a girl to do but hatch a scheme to win what she so fervently desires. But her plan works too well when a game of chance and an errant pistol shot abruptly make them husband and wife—but in a way neither wanted.

Now Felicity has to prove to her wayward husband that she's the only woman he could ever want . . . or need!
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I did not like this as much as the first book in this series. It is a fun read, but Felicity was a little bit too manipulative and Nigel a little bit too childish for my liking.
Pretty good read! The characters were fun and made me want them to have a happy ending.
A delicious Regency read!! Engaging characters and an entertaining plot line. Nice amount of steam to keep the story popping!

I love a lively historical with all the pomp and circumstance! Really enjoyable read!

A fun series.
Really funny and touching! I liked this book by Victoria Alexander a lot. Made me laugh and made me cry! That's a very good thing. Nigel and Felicity are somewhat unique and very interesting. Good book.
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Another wonderful story in the Last Man Standing series, with a family of characters that you come to care for. The romance is a lot of fun. Even though you know where you'll end out, it's a very enjoyable ride.
Better than average romance with clever dialogue.
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Canonical title
What a Lady Wants
Original title
What a Lady Wants
Original publication date
2007-02
People/Characters
Lady Felicity Melville; Lord Nigel Cavendish, Viscount Cavendish; Daniel Sinclair; Lord Oliver Leighton, Earl of Norcroft; Lord Gideon Pearsall, Viscount Warton
Important places
London, England, UK
Important events
1854
Dedication
This book is dedicated with thanks
to Brian and Karen Grogan,
for brilliance, wisdom,
and knowing how to have a good time
on land or sea.
First words
"And now there are three," Oliver Leighton, the Earl of Norcroft, said under his breath.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"God help us both."

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Romance, Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3551 .L357714 .W43Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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