The Naked Gentleman

April 1, 2008
Meg Peterson had come to London searching for a husband, hopefully one with considerable horticultural assets. John Parker-Roth had spent the last few years immersed at his country estate, working withplants andavoiding his matchmaking-mad mother. But when Meg finds herself in a socially ruinous situation, John unexpectedly finds himself playinghero. Now a very annoyed John has no other option but to offer to marry the delectably distracting Meg. Much to his surprise, Meg refuses his proposal. He should be pleased, butJohn doesnt want to even consider the idea that Meg might marry someone else. MacKenzies latest Regency romp is wickedlyenjoyable.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)