Gentleman's Choice — Dorothea Donley

He was a perfect prospect...But for which young lady?
Although Nelly is unquestionably plain and hopelessly practical, her parents entertain hopes of a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister Verena. And indeed, Verena's London season is quickly proving a stunning success. Hadn't Lord Hugh Kendal, the very handsome, very wealthy Earl of Lorrigan just arrived at Pleasantries to offer for her hand?

Unfortunately, Verena has a tendre for a most unsuitable suitor...and refuses to have anything to do with the earl. It falls to sensible Nelly to entertain him with morning rides and country routs. But Lord Kendal's keen intelligence, ready wit and manly good looks are not wasted on Nelly. In fact, were she the least bit romantic, she might even fall in love with him!