One Fanciful Lady and One Fed Up Lord.
A Very Fine Muddle Romance Me, Viscount Be Daring, Duke Stand With Me, Earl Sweep Me Up, Baron Write for Me, Marquess Convince Me, Viscount.
Beatrice Bennington is set on finding herself a lovesick lunatic, and she just might get one.
Matthew is certain they are all after Beatrice\'s dowry and, therefore, they must all be driven off.
As it turns out, Beatrice is surrounded by hopeful lotharios, including a particular duke.
At least, that\'s what he thought he would be doing.
All he can do at this point is be prepared to pick Beatrice up when she is knocked down by her own wrong-headed ideas.
It has been a losing battle and now he follows the Benningtons to Town.
He has spent years attempting to counter Miss Mayton\'s wild ideas and bizarre stories of romance.
And, as far as he can see, the closest person approximating any sort of rationality and sense.
Matthew Lawson, Viscount Van Doren, is the Bennington\'s closest neighbor.
She is not unreasonable.
Though, Beatrice would prefer only threats to do a violence to himself.
He might even threaten to do a violence to himself.
He must be violently in love, tearing his hair out, and challenging other suitors to a duel.
He must have the courage of Beowulf, the strength of Hercules, the derring-do of Robin Hood, as gallant as Sir Gawain, the depth of feelings of Shakespeare, and the stalwart heart of Henry the Fifth.
Beatrice has composed a well-considered list of requirements for any would-be suitor.
Her dear aunt, Miss Eloise Mayton, a lady who has raised them since their mother\'s passing, has been exceedingly helpful in directing her efforts.
The Benningtons are on their way to Portland Place and Beatrice is coming prepared.
Lady Beatrice Bennington, the eldest of five daughters of the Earl of Westmont, is poised to take her place among the ton .
One Fanciful Lady and One Fed Up Lord
