Believe in Me

In the largely unremarkable sixth Worthingtons Regency (after You Never Forget Your First Earl), Quinn tells the story of two people who must decide whether responsibilities and dreams can make room for love. Phinn and Augusta are forced by their families to attend London soirees in hopes of finding a marriage match. Phinn’s family needs him to marry and produce the heir who will carry on the family name, but he wants to continue his travels around the world. Augusta’s mother wants her to give up her dream of attending university in Italy and marry instead. They hit it off and Phinn proposes, but Augusta says no because he doesn’t love her. Determined to convince her, Phinn follows her to her vacation in France, doing all he can to prove his love. The story lacks excitement, and Augusta’s inability to realize that Phinn loves her is difficult to believe. However, the descriptions of European settings and the restrictions of Regency society add enough interest to entertain. This installment will mostly interest series fans. (Mar.)