Book one-sixty-two: The School for Heiresses

The School for Heiresses (2006)
Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Carlyle, Julia London & Renee Benard

Rating: 4/5

I usually don’t like short stories, but I did like this collection. Especially After Midnight, the Liz Carlyle story (I think the uncle and aunt from this are what her latest trilogy is about?).

From Sabrina Jeffries…

"Ten Reasons to Stay"
When Miss Eliza Crenshawe discovers her new guardian's plans to marry her off without so much as a Season, she flees – on a horse she unwittingly steals (oops!) from Colin Hunt, a newly minted earl who wants nothing more than for her to go home…or stay forever.

From Liz Carlyle…

"After Midnight"
Confusion over room assignments at her uncle's estate yields a passionate encounter between Martinique – the daughter of a French courtesan – and the notorious rake Lord St. Vrain. Soon, there is talk of a proper courtship…though there's nothing proper about either of them!

From Julia London…

"The Merchant's Gift"
A graduate of Mrs. Harris's school, Grace attends a refresher tea and receives a lesson. Sent to London to attract a match among the ton, she finds herself drawn to rugged Barrett Adlaine – an entirely inappropriate mate who will never meet with the father's approval.

From Renee Bernard…

"Mischief's Holiday"
Alyssa's father is counting on her to make a match that will allow her transition into titled society despite Alyssa's constant mishaps and chaotic ways. There's no way she's a match for Mr. Leland Yates, who is ruled by logic and reason – or is there?

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Finished: Wednesday 13/9