( 5 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 8 2007
This is the first Karen King novel I have read and after reading Wedding Runaway, it will not be my last. The heroine of this delicious novel is Lydia. She is running away from an impending marriage. She dons boy's clothes and blends into London's gaming establishments with the other rakehells to support herself and her maid. She is saved from a certain beating by the hero, Victor, the earl of Wedmont. He does not see through her disguise at all. Instead he sees a scrawny too young American boy desperately needing his assistance in London. The more time Victor spends with this callow youth, the more attracted he is to him. So much so that he is astounded that he is having "feelings" for the boy. Lydia is very attracted to Victor but must remain in her boy's clothing. When challenged to a duel by Victor, she still does not give away her secret. These two characters are delightful from their first appearance. Lydia is pragmatic and also very vulnerable. Her innate goodness shines through. Victor battles his past and needs Lydia to show him that he can succeed in love. There is a great romance that blossoms between Lydia's brother and a proper aristocrat too. All in all a wonderful read with some interesting plot twists and fun characters.
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( 2 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Mar 28 2006
I enjoyed reading The Wedding Runaway, although I don't often break away from romantic suspense. However, this book drew me in and it was a pleasant escape to another time. Ms. King is and excellent storyteller. The Determined Lady
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( 3 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 27 2005
The Wedding Runaway jumps right into action, with our heroine, Lydia, dressing herself up as a young man. When Victor meets her, he is immediately disturbed by feelings of attraction toward "him." I think this is handled extremely well--he's as freaked out as any hetero Regency gentleman would be, but the story doesn't lapse into homophobia. Of course, he finds out before long, and I love the way that happens. Lydia is a great character, very tough and very vulnerable at the same time, and Victor is *absolutely to die for.* This book just goes from one great scene to another...didn't drag anywhere. Even though I was very sleepy at work the next day :-)
