It was just that, at present, Georgie couldn’t think of any. There were worse places to find a husband than Newgate Prison. I'm sure they'll be the stars in future novels of the series. Ben's fellow Bow Street Runners have great senses of humor, and the camaraderie between all of them, and even with Georgie, is a treat to read. The supporting cast of characters is fun as well, with surprising depths as the story goes on. They work well together on the challenges that face them, including Georgie's cousin and the case that Ben is working on. They actually get along very well, with similar views on the world and working, and it's fun watching them get to know each other without meaning to. It's actually her idea to pay him to court her when they try to figure out a way to avoid scandal while getting out of the marriage, and it was a challenge he couldn't help but accept. Ben is ready to work for Bow Street because he's nearly penniless otherwise. Georgiana is so disillusioned by the marriage mart that she plays everything like a business venture. Of course, the set up is utterly ridiculous, but it's laid out in such a fun way it's hard to resist. This Earl of Mine is the first of the "Bow Street Bachelors" series.
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