The Perfect Waltz" by Anne Gracie 2005
Description from back cover of book:
"London's Ball of the Season is hardly the milieu for society black sheep Sebastian Reyne. But his younger sisters are in desperate need of care, and Sebastian is seeking a practical, down-to-earth wife. What he doesn't need is an effervescent sprite like Hope Merridew, a dazzling beauty and the darling of the ton.
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Who was that mysterious man who devoured Hope Merridew with his eyes? Rumoured to be dangerous and with an unusual family heritage, the secretive Sebastian proves absoutely seductive to such an impetuous young lady. But was he really the one to make her dream of dancing the perfect waltz with the perfect man come true? Who'd imagine that the one dance could ignite a passion so strong that it would seduce all into a delicious intrigue of sensuality and desire?"
I like Anne Gracie. This book is perhaps not as good as "The Perfect Rake," but it is a charming book nonetheless. Coming to town to find a bride to take care of his gamine-esque sisters, he immediately writes off hope as vacuous and vapid because of her beauty - ignoring the fact that she may have depths that he doesn't imagine. While I like Sebastian as the hero - he's dark and mysterious, a little rough, but with a good heart, I think Hope is a little bit of a dull heroine. She's beautiful, smart, intelligent, loving - she has no faults, really, which makes her a bit unbelievable. There is, of course, the abuse in her past, but that can hardly be said to be a fault. Lady Elinore - Sebastian's first choice of bride - is a far more interesting character, and I particularly enjoyed that subplot. As in all of Gracie's books, however, the writing is good, and the book is an enjoyable read.
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