50 Ways to Ruin a Rake / Jade Lee / 370 pgs

"When Melinda Smithson, beautiful, rich, and logical, is proposed to for the umpteenth time by her

obsessively poetic but brutish cousin Ronnie, she bemoans her inexplicable lack of other prospects. Trevor, future Duke of Timby and a former student of Melinda's father, pays a visit and complains that his grandfather has cut off all funds until Trevor becomes engaged. Quickly he realizes that a fake betrothal will let him introduce Melinda to men who might court her and will also unlock his bank accounts." -- description from Catalog

Another "fake fiance" story, and you know how well those arrangements go.  Still this was a fun story, with a strong female character who wants to control her own life, fiances, future, and sexuality.  As Melinda is attaching new suitors, Trevor is falling more and more under her spell.  The story starts to get a bit silly near the climax, but if readers don't take it to seriously they will find this a light and humorous read.

Note: Jade Lee lives in Naperville and I have heard her speak at our Library.  She is very funny and fun to listen to in person.