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The Wedding Game (Trilogy, Volume Chastity)

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The last book in the Tri was a little dissapointing. I am with a few others that felt Chasity would prove to be the spunky, funny, loveable charcter that she is intended to be. But in her story she comes across very snobbish (if that is a word). The story is nice and flows well, but a little more Fun and loving could have happened. This was more like a conclusion of the first two books with Chasity thrown in with bit of her story. Overall, I love this set and I reread it often.

I got this book from a friend and did not know it was series - but found it entertaining. This novel takes place in the early 1900's - cars, trains and electricity. Chasity and her sister run a newspaper and one element is men seeking wives. Dr. Douglas Ferrell is looking for a rich wife to help with his medical practice. Chasity and Douglas meet and sparks fly - but not in the good way - for awhile! Enjoy...

If you like this genre I would also suggest; Never Trust a Scoundrel , Pickpocket Countess (Harlequin Historical Series) , At the Bride Hunt Ball and A Rogue's Game (Mistress Trilogy).

I would never have believed that Jane Feather wrote this book. I have enjoyed many of her novels in the past so I was very surprised how lacking this book turned out to be. It is very tough to like either of the characters and it drags along all the way through to the very end. I kept expecting something noteworthy to happen that just didn't. It was a story with possibilities that just petered out. It wasn't a horrible story just a very dull one. It didn't even seem to have the same tone of writing that Mrs. Feather has had in the past.

I really like this trilogy but I must say that overall I was a little disappointed in this one. The first two books had fire and pizzaz, but this one was just simply lacking something that I can't quite put my finger on. It is still a fairly good read. If you read the first two then you definitly can't skip this one, just don't judge it by its predecessors.

A disguised Chastity Duncan, one of three sisters who anonymously write the controversial Mayfair Lady, serves as the matchmaking go-between since her two siblings got married (see THE BACHELOR LIST and THE BRIDE HUNT). Her current client is Dr. Douglas Farrell whose two stipulations in a bride is that she must be wealthy and provide social entrances so that he can gain rich customers for his new practice on Harley St. Chastity is disappointed in him, but consults with her sisters who accept him as a client.

Chastity plans to kill two males at one time. She will introduce Douglas to a very opinionated woman who believes that Italy is superior to London, wealthy Laura Della Luca. She will also present her depressed widower father to Laura's mom the Contessa. She admits to herself that her aversion to Douglas is because she detests his female requirements. Soon she falls in love with him, but fails to live up to her name as she finds Douglas' planned practice an abomination not realizing that Harley St. will fund his Earl Court practice for the poor.

The third and concluding Mayfair Lady tale, THE WEDDING GAME, is a terrific historical romance that stars another intelligent assertive female though she misconceives the motives of the hero. The story line is fun to follow as Chastity pushes Laura on Douglas, but wants him for herself though she despises what she believes he is going to do. Douglas is intrigued by Chastity but knows that Laura is the ticket for financing his efforts to help the poor. Jane Feather provides a fine novel that nicely complements its sister books.

Harriet Klausner

Favorite scene with Chastity-

When Chastity follows Douglas to see him working in the poor part of London, and what ensues.

Favorite scene with Douglas-

When Chastity follows Douglas to see him working in the poor part of London, and what ensues.

Together-

When Chastity follows Douglas to see him working in the poor part of London, and what ensues.

What did you like about Chastity-

She was fun and playful. She was caring about her father's happiness. She was the little sister who felt left behind.

What didn't you like about Chastity-

She seemed to be judgmental about people, although some of the people deserved it. She was unaccepting about the norm of things, what men did for women.

What did you like about Douglas-

Once he let loose with Chastity, he was a lot of fun. And very sexual. He cared about his patients. He couldn't hurt Laura's feeling regarding decorating. He really wanted to be a part of Chastity's life and her friends and family.

What didn't you like about Douglas-

He was closed off from people, thinking everyone, esp. Chastity, would judge him. He was willing to marry for money, not love.

If I could cast Chastity, I'd cast Renee Zellweger.