Golden Girl [Mass Market Paperback]

Joan Wolf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

The handsome but debt-ridden Anthony Selbourne, Duke of Cheviot, marries Sarah Patterson, granddaughter of a wealthy merchant. Although Sarah dislikes her fiance's snobbery and Anthony loathes a mercantile marriage, they take a chance on each other. When someone tries to kill Sarah, Anthony finds he will do anything to save the woman who was once foisted upon him.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Wolf (The Arrangement, etc.) uses her polished storytelling skills to unravel a peculiar arranged marriage in her newest Regency. The only way that Anthony Selbourne, the new Duke of Cheviot, can save his centuries-old estate and redeem his father's debts is by marrying "golden girl" Sarah Patterson, granddaughter of a vulgar multimillionaire. Sarah doesn't want to marryAshe'd rather paint. Anthony seduces her with his extraordinary good looks and promises to encourage her artistic endeavors. But Anthony encourages more than her art, and the two are surprised by an unexpected and intense love. A foe is introduced in Max, Anthony's jealous secretary who perceives Sarah as a rival. When attempts are made on Sarah's life, the twisted finger of suspicion suddenly points to Anthony. Will love and trust conquer all? Suspenseful plotting and solid characterizations will keep readers riveted.
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From Booklist

Wolf once again works Regency magic in this marriage-of-convenience tale involving the a wealthy merchant's granddaughter and a Duke in great need of money. Even though she knows she is being bartered for an aristocratic title, Sarah Patterson acquiesces to the marriage proposal from the duke of Cheviot because he has consented to allow her to paint, and promised her access to great art. As a talented woman artist, it is the only way she can pursue her passion. Falling in love against all expectations, the couple is threatened by a murderous plot perpetrated by someone who seems bent on killing or maiming Sarah and placing the blame on the duke. Prolific Wolf, author of The Deception (1996), among others, has created a cast of convincing and likable characters, and blended it with some suspense and a believable romance. Diana Tixier Herald

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446606936
• ISBN-13: 978-0446606936
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.9 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #904,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joan Wolf is a USA TODAY bestselling American writer, whose acclaimed Regency romances have earned her national recognition as a master of the genre. Her many historical and contemporary romances, some of which have been chosen as Literary Guild selections, have been highly praised by reviewers and authors alike.

Joan was born in 1951 and she grew up in the Bronx, New York. A former English teacher, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mercy College and Master in English and Comparative Literature at Hunter College. An avid rider and horse owner, Joan lives in Connecticut with her husband Joe and two grown children, Jay and Pam.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice unpretentious romance, February 20, 2000

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L. Ward "l_ward" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golden Girl (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. I found both the hero and heroine to be sympathetic and I enjoyed the twist on the "who is murdering the heroine" plot in that she doesn't become paranoid suspecting the hero. However, to be fair the story does seem like the melding of Wolf's previous Regencies "The American Duchess" and hmm... I can't quite remember the name--it was Double or Duel Deception or something like that. The original novels had more sponteneity but this one retained the likability and emotional stability of the characters. In the end it is an enjoyable (though perhaps uninspired) read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!, June 6, 2005

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Airry - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golden Girl (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. Anthony was a wonderful hero; he was kind and thoughtful, which is somewhat at odds with the usual ‘beautiful’ men in a regency novel. They would generally come across pigheaded or arrogant. While in general he comes across quite delightful. I thought Sarah was a heroine to be proud of. She was independent yet loving, kind and intelligent to boot. I love it when the heroine has a passion as she does with her painting, and will not compromise it for anything. I thought their relationship was realistic and enthralling. It wasn’t all based on lust and passion, but they were friends and companions, not to say there wasn’t any excitement in their relationship!

This was my first Joan Wolf novel, and I will be definitely hunting out more of her books to read :-)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars charmingly sweet seduction, October 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Golden Girl (Mass Market Paperback)

The courtship is so charmingly sweet that you may fall in love; you will certainly understand why the herione did. If you tire of books where the hero and heroine spot one another across a ballroom and tumble immediately, irrevocably and often inexplicably into love, you will be seduced by Ms. Wolf's skilfull handling of the wooing. From the opening page until the wedding, Ms. Wolf writes a top notch romance. Unfortunately, after the wedding all we get is a "who's trying to murder the heroine"-type plot with little romantic tension.