Jen's Review: "The Bridal Quest" by Candace Camp

Lady Irene grew up with an abusive, drunken father and swore she would never marry and be "owned" by a man. But all her intentions are thrown out the window when she meets Gideon, a long-long heir and newly titled earl. Gideon needs a wife that will accept him as the unpolished gentleman that he is and has his heart set on Irene to take that role.

This book is the second in a series following The Marriage Wager. This series follows Lady Francesca's matchmaking within the ton. This time she is finding a wife for Gideon and when he expresses interest in Irene, she pulls the strings to bring them together.

I enjoyed the characters and the plot was different enough to satisfy me. Lady Francesca's story is advanced in this novel, so I'd recommend reading The Marriage Wager first, although it is in no way necessary. The Bridal Quest is just the latest in a long list of great tales by Candace Camp.