A Stylish Marriage [Paperback]

Patricia Waddell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 21, 2004

Even if the Merriam Falls society matrons don't believe running a boardinghouse is a proper endeavor for a young, unmarried woman, Regina Van Buren has other ideas-such as advancing women's rights. Discussing the issue with Jonathan Parker, the wealthy textile mill owner who has rented a room for his foreman, is obviously futile, however. He's too arrogant, too patronizing, by far, and Regina decides that their relationship will be strictly business-until her stargazing telescope reveals an unexpected look at the darkly handsome businessman. Listening to Regina's lectures on the suffrage movement is hardly Jonathan's idea of a good time, but he's willing to overlook it if she'll agree to his courtship. Intelligent, spirited, and lovely, Regina is everything he wants in a bride-and betrothal to a well-heeled businessman will certainly be a far more elegant existence for her than spending lonely nights in a rundown boardinghouse. Yet, while Regina's independent streak threatens to wreak havoc in Jonathan's well-ordered life, he's begun to suspect that even a stylish marriage is cold comfort without love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This fast-paced, sexy tale will keep you glued to the page. -- RT BookClub, June 2002 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: e-reads.com (July 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759258007
• ISBN-13: 978-0759258006
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,013,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced Sexy Read, November 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Stylish Marriage (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

This book was a joy! I loved the feisty heroine and the old-fashioned hero who doesn't turn out to be as hard-hearted as he wants everyone to think he is. The secondary characters are well written, and story truly reflective of the times it represents. There's history here, but it doesn't overshadow the story (I like that). I gobbled this book up in one read! If you like a sexy, well-written romances, with lots of unexpected things going on - A Stylish Marriage is for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Her Best Book Yet!, June 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Stylish Marriage (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

I've read several of Patricia Waddell's books, and this one is her best yet. As usual, she does something really different--different setting, time period and characters. Jonathan is an alpha hero but still has a lot of tenderness and great charm. And I loved the women's suffrage element!
Definitely a one sitting read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A up and Coming Star, June 2, 2002

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"deedums65" (Deltona, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Stylish Marriage (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

"A Stylish Marriage" is another star on this up and coming author in the romance industry.

Regina is a strong, spirited suffragette who never plans to marry until Jonathon walks into her life. Who will be the winner in this game of love and marriage. You must read to find out. I must add there is a sub plot to this book that brings Patricia Waddell's writing to full circle. She never leaves her reader's wanting more.