Otherwise Engaged/Amanda Quick/342 pgs.

Miss Amity Doncaster travels the world and writes of her adventures for the Flying Intelligencer. On her way back to ship, she comes across Benedict Stanbridge who has been brutally attacked. She gets him back to the ship, and nurses him back to health before he continues on his journey to California, promising to contact Amity once he returns to London. Word spreads in London about their "liason" on ship, and brings Amity to the attention of the Bridegroom--a killer stalking London, abducting women, dressing them up as brides, photographing them, and then murdering them. Before Benedict arrives back in London, Amity has a narrow escape from the Bridegroom. The rest of the book involves the search for the Bridegroom, and the developing romance between Amity and Benedict. It's a fast read with interesting main and supporting characters. There is mystery and suspense, strong female characters, and an overall enjoyable read!