Guarding a Notorious Lady by Olivia Parker

Guarding a Notorious Lady Series: Devine and Friends Series Book #3
on May 31, 2011
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 372
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A woman of pristine breeding, Lady Rosalind Devine is also an unrepentant meddler and snoop—which is why her brother refuses to leave her to her own devices while on his wedding trip. But Rosalind will not make things easy for any unseen, unwanted "nursemaid"—and vows to use her considerable wiles to expose her mystery guardian.

Nicholas Kincaid, the Marquess of Winterbourne, agreed to secretly guard his friend's spoiled, stubborn sister, though her infuriating penchant for mischief is causing him to question his decision. Though bound by the rules of society—and friendship—Rosalind's spirit and sensuality have sparked a fierce desire in Nicholas to play a very different role in her life, one that entails passion, ecstasy...and unavoidable scandal.

I stumbled across Parker’s books when I recently read an article listing the “funniest Regency romances.” I am so glad that I checked out her books from my library. Her first book, “At the Bride Hunt Ball,” had me in stitches. I have enjoyed this third book in the series. Guarding a Notorious Lady is Rosalind Devine’s story, sister to the Hero Gabriel Devine from the first book At The Bride Hunt Ball. Rosalind is a busybody, always trying to matchmake. I loved the slow build and the romantic tension in this book, and there were several steamy scenes. This was a captivating book for me.