Listened to The Perfect Mistress by Victoria Alexander. Widowed Julia, Lady Winterset, inherited a shocking book that every gentleman in London wants. For a charismatic businessman, it could be a chance to build an empire. For a dashing novelist, it could guarantee fame. But to a certain proud, domineering earl, it means everything? Harrison Landingham, Earl of Mountdale, cannot let the obstinate Julia release her shameless memoir, as it would ruin his family's name. The only way to stop her may be equally sordid, but far more pleasurable. Landingham's rivals are intent on seducing the captivating woman to acquire her book; and he is not the sort of fellow to back away from a competition where the stakes are high. The winner of this game will claim both the scandalous memoirs, and her heart. I thought this book was funny it had a lot of humor in it with a great grandmother appearing as a ghost. I give this book 3 stars and a 5. A fun read and good romance. I really enjoyed this romance which is the prequel to another book I loved, His Mistress by Christmas. This is a fun Victorian historical about of an aristocratic widow in need of funds who decides to publish her g-grandmother's scandalous memoirs. In so doing, she winds up fending off the attentions of three different men who want the memoirs for their own particular reasons. Of course, the stuffiest, stodgiest and - most good looking of them all - captures her heart. Humor, passion and some deliciously awkward moments. Loved it! Much better than I thought it would be based on the mixed reviews I've read. I enjoyed her g-grandmother's ghostly pep talks as well! 4/5
What do You think about Perfect Mistress, The (2011)?
A very pleasant read. Nothing earth-shattering, but just what I needed on vacation.
—Phica
