Miss Penelope Rose, exclusive matchmaker to London's elite, successfully creates love for everyone but herself. Her toughest client yet, the sexy Duke of Marchford, has commissioned her to find him a bride. But he's more interested in tracking down a spy, and she's in no hurry to speed up the process... When the fate of England falls in the Duke's hands, he enlists Penelope for a new plan - they announce a sham engagement in order to flush out the traitor. But as the stakes get more deadly, and their feelings more real, will they discover that love is the most dangerous plot of them all?,This adventurous duke... The Duke of Marchford requires a suitable bride, but catching spies for the Foreign Office takes up most of his time. Not wanting to face another London season as an eligible man, he employs the notorious Madame X to find him a match. Has met his match Miss Penelope Rose knows the rules of marriage among members of the ton better than most. Her own unsuccessful attempts at matrimony did not stop her from becoming London's most exclusive matchmaker. Marchford proves to be a difficult client, but as he draws on her social expertise to help him flush out a dangerous traitor, they find that falling in love may be the riskiest adventure of all.,This adventurous duke...has met his matchThe Duke of Marchford requires a suitable bride, but catching spies for the Foreign Office takes up most of his time. Not wanting to face another London season as an eligible man, he employs the notorious Madame X to find him a match. Miss Penelope Rose knows the rules of marriage among members of the ton better than most. Her own unsuccessful attempts at matrimony did not stop her from becoming London's most exclusive matchmaker. Marchford proves to be a difficult client, but as he draws on her social expertise to help him flush out a dangerous traitor, they find that falling in love may be the riskiest adventure of all.Marriage Mart Series: A Wedding in Springtime (Book 1)A Midsummer Bride (Book 2)A Winter Wedding (Book 3)Praise for Amanda Forester: "This entertaining novel is a diamond of the first order...the clever combination of wit, romance, and suspense strikes all the right notes."-Booklist, on A Wedding in Springtime "Elegant writing...beautifully written dialogue and attention to detail. Enthusiasts of historical romance will undoubtedly enjoy this."-Long and Short of It Reviews, on The Highlander's Heart
"Forester's latest sparkles with charming repartee and just enough humor to spice up the romance and intrigue. 4 stars." - RT Book Reviews,"Forester's third wedding-themed Regency-era novel is pure ambrosia... Readers will delight in one of Forester's happiest offerings to date. " - Publishers Weekly