A Wolf in Duke’s Clothing

Allen (The Fidelity Project, writing as Susan E. Conley) launches the Shapeshifters of the Beau Monde series with a delightful blend of historical romance and urban fantasy set in 1817 London. Alfred Blakesley, Duke of Lowell, has a problem: for his uniquely structured werewolf pack to survive and thrive, he needs to marry his true mate. Unable to find his mate among his fellow shape-shifters, he turns to London’s marriage mart. At 24, the Honorable Felicity Templeton is firmly on the shelf—a state she delightedly embraces. While Society would see her wed, she dreams of becoming an independent businesswoman. Her tidy plans are upturned, however, after meeting Alfred at a ball. Alfred quickly identifies her as his mate and abducts her, introducing her to the supernatural underworld—a world she’s surprised to find she fits into quite naturally. A playful mix of humor, fantasy, and Regency romance conventions, this genre-bending novel introduces a well-constructed world filled with distinctive and endearing characters. Readers will eagerly await the next installment. [em]Agent: Julie Gwinn, the Seymour Agency. (Apr.) [/em]