Eliza Hammond is a dowdy young woman on the verge of spinsterhood. Her mean aunt, who has been her guardian since the age of eleven has died and in a weird twist, has left Eliza with a sizable estate. Eliza has decided to finally assert herself a marry because she wants a family and children, and she decides to use her inheritance to smooth the way. Violet, her best friend, comes up with a brilliant solution in finding Eliza a husband that is honorable. Violet suggests that her brother-in-law, Kit, who very popular in society, help Eliza with a makeover and give her tips on finding a good husband among the ton. What Violet does not know is that Eliza has secretly had a crush on Kit for years.
Lord Christopher "Kit" Winter cannot believe he has gotten roped into helping Violet's friend. He has known Eliza for years and hopes her inheritance will catch her a husband fast, so he may go on his merry way. When Kit has Eliza's appearance overhauled, he cannot believe the difference, her once dowdy looks blossoming into beauty. As he begins to giver her "lessons" on being socially successful, he finds himself falling for her wit and quiet charm, so when suitors begin lining up at her door, he begins to feel jealous. As their lessons turn into love "lessons" their mutual attraction turns into love, and Kit decides to ask Eliza to be his wife, only she thinks he is offering from a since of obligation. The couple must work their way through her misgivings, not to mention a persistant suitor before they can find love and happiness. | ||
Plot & Themes Time/era of story If one lover chases another... - they alternate Pygmalion--From Wench to Woman Yes Main Male Character Profession/status: Age/status: - 20's-30's Sex makes him Main Female Character Age/status: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Effect of sexing Unusual characteristics: Setting City? Yes City: - London Misc setting - Fancy Mansion Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment What % of story is romance related? - nearly 100% How explicit is the sex? - vague references only - touching of anatomy - licking - actual description of sex - Boob talk - Vagia talk - Weiner talk Focus of story - equally on him and her How much dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog How much sexing? - 1-2 sex acts |