Review
A one time schoolteacher and governess, Lucy Jennet Preston is in disguise to frighten away anyone who might come near the cottage where she is hiding Diana Whitney. There is a large reward for the return of Diana who is the ward of her uncle. Diana fears him for very good reasons plus he wants her to marry a man she does not favor. While Lucy is out one night, she sees several lights on the beach, a horse and wagon, and then she hears gun shots. She investigates and ends up saving a man's life. Kit Valiant is out for a bit of fun and adventure when the plan goes awry. He is trapped under a box and needs assistance getting free. Though Lucy is wary of him, she helps him and then takes Kit to the cottage where she and a disguised Diana bandage his gunshot wound. Then, while Lucy is away, Kit accidentally finds a hidden Diana and she tells him her story. From then on, Kit takes over and runs the show. Kit knows almost immediately that he loves Lucy, but while she loves him, she cannot see a future with the fun loving, adventurous rogue who happens to be domineering and used to getting his own way. Besides, he's an earl's brother. While Kit is busy arranging Diana's freedom, he is also coordinating his future with Lucy in a way that exasperates her, but as Kit tells her, 'Sometimes the facts take a while to catch up with the truth.' This is a sweet regency romance so there is no bad language or hot and heavy sex. The chemistry between Lucy and Kit is a kick to read because as Kit admits, he's a real burr in her side and she gets totally annoyed and frustrated with him. The plot is good too, but you don't know what is really going on until chapter six!Lucy In Disguise is wonderful and delightful! Ms. Kerstan is truly a talented author! Lucy In Disguise is a regency romance that is sure to please any audience! Lynn Kerstan reigns supreme with her newest romance Lucy In Disguise! Gloria Miller --
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From Literary TimesLynn Kerstan moves onto my personal short list of must-read Regency authors with Lucy in Disguise. This is a snappy, fast-paced, entertaining tale with a wonderfully witty hero, an intriguing plot, and enough charm to win over the most blase of readers. I found Kit to be a most delightful and unusual hero. Lucy was...equally compelling. There is a small owl named Fidgets who steals a few scenes. And there are a couple of scenes involving fake sorcery and a neighbor's ball which are priceless. --
The Romance Reader, Sept. 1998Ms. Kerstan's evocative ambiance wonderfully colors an enchanting love story featuring a deliciously insouciant hero and a feisty hero to match. --
Romantic Times, Sept. 1998The plot takes on a humdinger of a suspense story as well as humorous antics. All has been skillfully woven together to create a perfectly delightful tale. Entertaining characters, not to mention a heartwarming romance. --
Rendezvous, June 1998This is a quick-witted, fast paced Regency featuring two headstrong lead characters caught up in a game of intrigue, danger and romance. I loved the dialog between Kit and Lucy, which was sharp and humorous. . . . Kit's determination in wooing and pursuing Lucy is something every woman dreams of. Add a lovely, tragic heroine in Diana and a little owl named Fidgets, and you have a truly delightful story that will appeal to any Regency fan. --
Old Book Barn Gazette, Sept. 1998
From the Publisher
Working in the Subsidiary Rights Department requires me to read books from every genre that Ballantine publishes, including Romances. Having never read a Regency Romance before, I was curious as to what attracts such a large and devoted readership. For me, reading LUCY IN DISGUISE proved a wonderful introductory lesson to Regencies. This story of adventure, disguise, drama, and secrets (only some of which are well-kept) has a little bit of everything for everyone; fans of mystery, romance, historical fiction, and adventure books will all be satisfied by LUCY IN DISGUISE.
-- Brooke Sperry, Subsidiary Rights Assistant
