There were some things I'd change, but overall I enjoyed it and am pleased to have read it. The American heroine was a bit naive, but not as annoying as American characters are often portrayed in historical romance. And both main characters were generally likable, and good together. ( )

Merry Pelham is hilarious, and the hijinks which ensue when she accidentally engages herself to the wrong brother are pretty spectacular. Very enjoyable!

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Twin brothers - one girl. Which will she pick and will they be happy? This is a light and fun romance, just the book I needed now. Another author to add to my "must read" list. ( )

2.5 Giving up on the genre, I find myself bored and struggling to finish historical romances, with the exception of Sarah MacLean..I will continue to read her novels.

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American heiresses frequently went to London to marry titled gentlemen. In this case Merry Pelford went to avoid the scandal that came from her 2 previous broken engagements. As the story opens, Merry is becoming engaged for the 3rd time. However, shortly afterwards she meets a stranger on the balcony who makes her question her brand new fiancé. He is so taken with her that he decides to marry her – as soon as they are introduced formally. Unfortunately, when the introductions are made they find out that her fiancé is his twin brother – uh oh!
Once again, Eloisa James provides a delightful and delectable story of confusion and love. Will Merry break engagement #3, proving her reputation as a decided flirt and who falls in and out of love at the drop of an engagement ring? How does the Duke of Trent steal the woman who is supposedly in love with his twin brother?
I totally enjoyed the intellectual attraction between Merry and “Jack” – he isn’t just attracted to her beauty but to her mind and he is one of the few people of the ton who doesn't look down on her for her American roots. She is one of the few people who wants to know him as a man not just as a Duke. Ms. James has done a wonderful job of writing this love story with just enough tension between the two to keep the story moving.
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