NO REGRETS
Michele Ann Young
Source Books
ISBN: 1-4022-1016-7
October 2007
Regency Romance

Caroline Torrington is not a slim beauty. Voluptuous and heavier than her other female counterparts, she often assumes the role of a wall-flower, convinced that she is not attractive. This conviction is further served when the love of her life asks for her hand in marriage. A marriage of convenience, that is.

Lord Lucas Foxhaven is determined to avoid the long reaching tentacles of his father, and open a school for orphaned boys. In order to do so, he must marry Caroline to receive his grandmother’s estate. Caroline has always been a dear childhood friend, and Lucas is shocked to discover how much he wants his wife. But to have her would mean that they would not be able to divorce, and surely Caroline will not want to be saddled with Lucas forever.

With no truths spoken between them, and the secrets creating an even larger rift, Caroline is distraught. When she is tricked into a scandal and forced to abandon London, Lucas sends her back to their country home. But Caroline has had enough manipulation by Lucas, and she is determined to travel to Paris with her extended family. Little does Caroline realize that her cousins are not so trustworthy. Nor does Caroline realize that she is an heiress in her own right. Playing right into nefarious hands, will Lucas come to Caroline’s rescue in time? Or will all their miscommunications result in losing each other forever?

When a novel is enthralling and frustrating all at the same time, one knows that novel is worth reading again. The angst at discovering just when the hero and heroine will confide their secrets, and the joy when that occurs in just one sign that says this novel is fabulously written. A true joy to read, with lovable characters and a terrific plot. What a wonderful author!

Reviewed by Rista Tompkins
Rating: 4 1/2