"The complexities of both story and character contribute much to its richness. Like life, this book is much more exciting when the layers are peeled back and savored." Affaire de Coeur "Metzger has penned another winning Regency tale. Filled with her hallmark humor, distinctive wit, and entertaining style, this is one romance that will not fail to enchant." Booklist (starred review) "A doyen of humorous, Regency-era romance writing…Metzger’s gift for recreating the flavor and ambience of the period shines here, and the antics of her dirty-dish villains, near-villains, and starry-eyed lovers are certain to entertain." *Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A Perfect Gentleman
Barbara Metzger

Award-winning author Barbara Metzger spins a delightful tale of a man-for-hire who finds his latest client is worth working for, and a spirited woman who learns that love has no price…

Viscount Aubrey “Stony” Wellstone is at the end of his rope—and the end of his family’s once-great fortune. Desperate, he tries his luck at the gaming tables, where an offer to exchange his debts for a gentlemanly favor leads to a profitable new profession…as an honorable escort accompanying the cream of the ton.

Fiercely independent Ellianne Kane would normally have no use for an upper-class attendant—but she is in dire need. Her younger sister has vanished while in London, and she aims to find her. Only Stony’s knowledge of proper society can help her in her quest. And only Stony can prove to her that there is far more to him than money…

Signet, October 2004
352 pages ISBN: 0451210417
Paperback
$6.99