Lord Tricking
Kim Parson
Historical romance
Available from Publish America
ISBN: 1-4137-0740-8
May 2004
Virginia Hitcheson faces the judge to hear her sentence on a murder
conviction. Accused of killing her stepfather she is sentenced to hang from
the gallows the next day. That night in the prison cell she meets a handsome
man who offers her a chance at a new life. He offers her escape from the
gallows for her services. His needs are simple. All she must do is pose as
his betrothed and she will be set free of the prison. Hesitant at first, she
agrees and signs an agreement stating that Virginia Hitcheson no longer
exists and Patricia Bachman is now her new identity. And so Patricia Bachman
becomes the betrothed of Randolph Jammond, Viscount Howell.
Once at his cottage Rand and his housekeeper Anna have the task of turning
Patricia into a lady and instructing her on what is expected of her. Though
she is an excellent student she wonders what her role is in the viscount's
unknown plot. Each time she would ask Rand he would change the subject.
With each new lesson she learned it became evident that Rand was not only
able to arouse her anger but also her passion. Rand's feelings became more
than student-pupil. When she was in the presence of other men he tended to
keep a watchful eye out for her. But it was more than just protecting his
investment, Rand was starting to fall in love with the beautiful woman.
Will Rand really admit he loves Patricia? Is Randolph J. his real name?
The title might just be a small clue. It's an interesting book with not only
romance but intrigue and a bit of mystery all rolled into it. I thoroughly
enjoyed it.
Overall rating: 4 Hearts
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual
Reviewer: Louise Riveiro-Mitchell