The Persistent Suitor

by Phylis Ann Warady

The Persistent Suitor Phylis Warady Summoned by his godfather to London, Archibald Brainridge is made an offer he cannot refuse. Provided he eschews the gaming tables and gets himself a respectable wife, the Earl of Chandos will make him his heir. Though taken aback by the proposal, Archie rallies. Back at Brainridge Hall, he sets off to propose to Miss Isabella Cox, his childhood playmate. En route to Bella's-desirous of a bit of Dutch courage before popping the question-he drops in at the local pub. Staring down at her suitor, swaying unsteadily at her feet, Isabella is tempted to box Archie's ears. How dare he make her an offer while foxed! Even if he were sober, she'll never marry Archie, despite the secret "tendre" she harbors. Isabella is determined to never marry a gamester. But, ever persistent, Archie follows her to Town. Wherever she goes, he shows up to woo her. Only to concede he's met his match. He'll never win her hand-not unless he reforms and risks his heart on the greatest gamble of all-love! " Publisher Note: Previously released elsewhere, now revised and expanded."

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

Phylis Warady is a multi-published author of traditional Regencies, one of which was a Golden Heart finalist and another that finaled in the Holt Medallion competition. Her award-winning short fiction and light verse find homes in literary journals and anthologies in the USA and Canada.

Also a journalist, Phylis' articles geared to writers in all stages of their careers are widely published, including in Romance Writers Report, Nink, Writer's Digest, The Writer Inc., Writer's Journal and Fellowscript.

Reviews

[Eden · Rating 4 out of 5]

2019 bk 26. A fun romp through regency England. This is a tale told in the classic regency style of neighbors from childhood who misunderstand each other in adulthood. A reformed gamester with a sense of responsibility for the world, a young woman who is so blinded by what he was, that she cannot see who he is now. A kleptomaniac aunt who likes to 'borrow' items from the Crown Prince, a maid with a watchful eye, and a glowering man who loves the aunt. Romance, fun, misadventure across generations. This book brought several chuckles, one big guffaw, and many little cheers of glee.

[Highland-dreamer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little disappointed in the abruptness of the ending, and thought that the character development could've been better.