My Unfair Lady

by Kathryne Kennedy

Book Overview

A Library Journal Editor's Pick "Those who relish unconventional, outspoken heroines; dark, cynical heroes; and a plot spiced with a soup on of danger ...should find Kennedy's Victorian romance... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402229909
• ISBN13: 9781402229909
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.7" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Great read!!

To make it short but sweet,this was a great read!! The characters are fun, adventurous and humorous. This book is worth the money and time, especially if you are looking for a good read that leaves you with a smile at the end. Thumbs up to Kathryne Kennedy yet again!:)

Sexy yet sweet; magical with a delightful twist of humor

Imagine the fireworks and humor when an unabashed Wild West beauty encounters proper Victorian English aristocracy! Summer Wine Lee needs to impress her future mother-in-law, a lady of high New York standing, if she is to ever have a hope of marrying her beloved Monte. Summer travels to England, hiring the infamous Duke of Monchester to make her into a proper lady. With his royal connections, he can assure her the position she needs to impress Mrs. Astor and the New York bluebloods upon her return home. The Duke of Monchester has every intention of turning her away. He hates all the desperate Americans who come to London seeking to buy their titles. He is not afraid to destroy them --- in fact, he takes delight in spreading word of their antics as entertainment. One word from his scathing tongue can destroy a girl's reputation and all hope of success. When he meets Summer, a woman with all the spunk and wildness of Annie Oakley, the Duke of Monchester simply can't resist her unusual ways. With a knife in her boot and a menagerie beside her, can he ever tame her spirit or will her ways change his? In her latest Victorian romance MY UNFAIR LADY, Kathryne Kennedy brings all the magic of her previous paranormal Victorian romances into a more classic historical romance. While the characters possess no paranormal powers, their interactions with one another are pure magic, a magic born from the heart. Summer Wine Lee has all the spunk of a wild west spitfire. Unrestrained by societal pressures, she is both innocent at heart and yet unafraid to act naturally even if it shocks the British aristocracy. She has all the bravery and know-how of the Apache. Most of all, she is not a woman to sit meekly when action is required. Quite simply, she is a handful for the Duke! The Duke of Monchester is not a nice man. His sharp tongue can be deadly and his cynical humorous view of life cuts him off from deeper human interactions. Summer Wine Lee, on the other hand, seems his opposite. Innocent and caring, she has an inner sense of honor, an honor that clings doggedly to a vow even when her heart does not match. Both the Duke and Summer need each other more than they know, not for the passion that grows between them, but their love challenges them to face themselves, expanding their hearts and understanding of honor. Each opens up a depth within the other, setting the other free to be more fully themselves. Kathryne Kennedy's MY UNFAIR LADY is a delightful twist on a classic tale, a twist that adds the magic and depth of romance more fully from the woman's point of view than the Pygmalion myth or even the modern musical resonating in the title. In Kathryne Kennedy's telling, both the hero and heroine are transformed. Each grows through the influence of the other and each more fully becomes his or herself through the magic of love. MY UNFAIR LADY captivates from start to finish. Wonderful humor abounds as these unlikely pair encounter on

MY UNFAIR LADY

My Unfair Lady By: Kathryne Kennedy Product ISBN: 9781402229909 Price: $6.99 Publication Date: December 2009 Pygmalion meets the wild west in this lively and unusual historical romance by award-winning author Kathryne Kennedy. BACK COVER BLURB: A Wild West heiress, Summer Wine Lee knows that she's not an acceptable bride for her fiance's knickerbocker family. She grew up in an Arizona mining town, cares more for critters than people, carries a knife under her skirts, and, worst of all, she has a highly improper secret from her past. But she also has high hopes that a real English Duke can teach her how to be a lady. Were it not for his father's gambling debts, the Duke of Monchester would never have stooped to civilize Summer. But the more time he spends with her, and the more social scrapes he has to rescue her from, the more he finds it impossible to change her into a proper lady. How could he, when he's falling in love with her just the way she is? "If you have not discovered Kathryne Kennedy's romances yet, you are truly missing out." Merrimon Book Reviews MY THOUGHTS: My Unfair Lady was a delight to read on several levels. Ms. Kennedy's a pro at creating memorable characters, comical situations, a fun dialog, and an endearing love story. The characterization of Summer, Maria (I have a couple of friends like her), and Byron were well done. Even her depiction of historical figures and villains, were realistically crafted. Not a cardboard figure to be found. I loved that both M/C's had hidden emotional conflict and only hinted at and unveiled slowly throughout the story. Both were very much a product of their respective worlds. I liked the way Ms. Kennedy obviously researched and reflected that research into her story. How insular the titled aristocrats were in Victorian England. They were somewhat inbred and confined by rigid rules of conduct--allowed to marry only within a certain strata, and the anathema of Gentry working any kind of trade. It was a time when the great fortunes were waning in the *modern* world of the time, necessitating importing rich brides, and many American brides with fortunes were sought and many titles were *bought by* rich American families. Ms. Kennedy presents a fresh, independent American Miss into a very structured setting. Summer is a very capable young woman not given to vapors or panic when facing unknown situations. She is from frontier America where even women are crack shots, well able to defend both home and hearth AND put food on the table. Imagine the reaction of Byron's world to such a young woman? Byron has built a formidable reputation with his quick wit and nasty tongue. Envision Byron's shock AND gradual respect, especially given his prejudice against *title hunting* American women (Byron actually tells her this on first meeting), his surprise that Summer is impervious to his famous insults, needs little protection; in fact she tries to protect HIM. Her spunk and frankness is

Delightful, as always

Kathryne Kennedy has a gift for creating wonderful characters and putting them in the most unexpected predicaments. I loved the humor and romance! Looking to escape? MY UNFAIR LADY is the ticket.

A downright smashing author!

Set in the year 1885. Summer Wine Lee grew up with her father in Tombstone, Arizona, a mining town in America. Even though she is now rich, her fiancé's upper crust family does not consider her to be an acceptable bride. To remedy this, Summer travels to London, England, with her friend, Maria Sanchez, and her Chihuahua, Chi-chi. Her intension is to be presented to the royal family. With the acceptance of England's highest-of-the-high, Summer can prove her worthiness. Summer hires the Duke of Monchester (Byron) to teach her all things necessary to successfully complete her quest. However, Summer did not realize there would be so much to learn. Summer is used to carrying a knife (a gift from an Apache friend) at all times. Guns, loose women, and harsh language do not bother her. So Summer is amazed at how stifled the women in England are. English ladies cannot even touch anyone, unless she is presenting a properly gloved hand to be escorted to the dance floor. Summer must face the fact that she has her work cut out for her. Monchester, who is used to intimidating others and has developed a talent to humiliate his prey, cannot shock or insult Summer, no matter how hard he tries. He even bluntly admits at their first meeting how much he despises all American women. Yet Summer is a constant surprise to him! If she is not totally shocking him, she is causing him to laugh aloud; something he cannot recall doing for years. All too soon, this American lady is changing how Monchester looks at her. ***** FIVE STARS! Historical Romances by Kathryne Kennedy always has something for everyone. This one has hot romance, suspense (someone is trying to kill Monchester), humor, and so much more. Summer's collection of adopted pets kept me constantly amused. She has a monkey, a vixen, an old cat that cannot use its hind legs so it gets around by using ... Never mind. Suffice it to say that I enjoyed the odd animals. For the history buffs, the story tells much about history in America and England. Prince Albert Edward even makes several appearances. As I said, something for everyone. I loved every moment of Summer's story! The author, Kathryne Kennedy, is more than good. She is downright smashing! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.