Something About Emmaline

There's something about Emmaline that just makes her irresistible to Baron Sedgwick - the fact that she's completely imaginary. He made up a wife with unfortunately poor health to get matchmaking mammas of the ton to leave him alone. But then his imaginary bride starts running up bills on Bond Street for the finest clothing and to redecorate Sedgwick's townhouse, so he goes up to investigate.

Emmaline has made her way by her wits, and by her skill at cards for the past several years, so when a chance to impersonate a baron's wife - and to win a stake at the ton's most famous cardgame - comes her way, she simply cannot say no. The question is, can she convince Sedgwick's greedy cousins that she is the baroness, and will Sedgwick let her show more stay long enough to try?

This was fantastic. The relationship between the two leads had just the right amount of exasperation, simmering sexual tension, and a large dollop of playfulness - a truly lovely relationship. Emmaline is competent, headstrong, and more than a match for Sedgwick - who transforms from a stodgy member of the aristocracy into a besotted 'husband' willing to risk the censure of society to stay with the unpredictable woman he's grown to love.

Although some might have problems with the ending (everything did wrap up in a series of amazing coincidences), I personally found that to be one of the funniest parts of the book - not least because Duchess Cheverton reminded me of Judi Dench, and the entire situation seemed to be taken straight from Wilde's [The Importance of Being Earnest].

Highly recommended, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel! show less

I generally like Boyle's novels. They are a super fast and entertaining read--so perfect if I want something to just entertain me and be done (it happens). This one though. Was a little too tortured in terms of plot to really make it. It's a fun idea that a bachelor would invent a wife, and an even more entertaining idea for some woman to pretend to be her without telling him. But we took a couple of wrong turns at fairly ridiculous plotlines (shooting,gambling at the bar with the card shark and so forth). Their magically falling in love in days. It was too much... even for a fan of Boyle.

Okay, when you read a book like this...romantic, fluffy Regency stuff...you aren't looking for great character development or even a plot that makes sense and is believable. Cause, why would you? You want fluff! Seeking something other than pleasure from such a book is like hoping that ice cream sundaes with extra whipped cream are going to help you lose weight.

So..yes, I deeply enjoyed this. The main characters are fully diverting and not sappy in the least. The sex scenes are erotic (he has a hardness and she has an apex)(I am always, always diverted by how an author manages the physiological). The plot is cleverly laid in place early on. The end really should not have surprised anyone any more than "happily ever after" surprises you show more at the end of a fairy tale.

I really liked this, and will look for more Elizabeth Boyle when my intellectual sweet tooth is raging. show less

Emmaline is simply adorable. Alex, Baron Sedgwick is nonplussed when the imaginary bride he made up to get all the matchmaking mamas and his grandmother off his back, becomes a reality! Emmaline turns up in his London townhouse, posing as his countess and against all common sense, he goes along with it and becomes "besotted" with her! She is a great character and I loved this book! It was a pleasure to see how the two of them work things out and fall in love. Many mad-cap moments as Emmaline charms her way into Society, and Alex, against all good judgment and common sense - falls in love with his wife! A charming romance, light, fluffy and fun - as long as you suspend disbelief!

Great plot, good characters.

The story line is absolutely wonderful, full of surprises, twists and turns. I can't write more without spoiling the ending.

A charming, delightful book that is a quick and fun read. Breezy and light-hearted I enjoyed this book very much. Although the plot wraps up rather neatly in a bow, it doesn't detract from the wonderful characters or the romance. The hero, while sometimes arrogant never strays into a caricature and finds his way without making an ass of himself. Emmaline, the heroine is endearing and fun. Overall, a good book, especially if you're looking for something light and humorous.

This is the first novel of Elizabeth Boyle's that I have read and OMG was it good. I have the rest of The Bachelor Chronicals and can't wait to read them as well. Something About Emmaline was fantastic from the first page to the last. It was witty and entertaining all the way through. Love her style of story telling. Highly recommend