Almost a Gentleman

May 1, 2003
Four years of married misery end the day Phoebe's husband's causes a carriage accident that kills not only him but also their young son and unborn daughter. Phoebe then disappears, only to reemerge disguised as a man, Philip "Phizz" Marston, an expert gambler who rules the ton with his fashion opinions. When David Hervey, the Earl of Linseley, arrives in London in search of a new wife, he discovers, much to his surprise, that the only person he's attracted to is Phizz Marston. Once David discovers Phizz's real identity, it relieves him of the idea that he might be in love with another man, but it does nothing to lessen the desire David now has for Phoebe. With graceful writing and a poetic touch, debut romance author Rosenthal (who will appeal to readers of Nicole Jordan and Susan Johnson) skillfully integrates vividly detailed, sizzlingly sensual love scenes into a captivating story that shifts between deception, danger, and desire with spectacular results.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2003, American Library Association.)