Philippa Holds Court (Clavering Chronicles, #2)

A grumpy gentleman, a headstrong matchmaker, and a battle of hearts neither expected... Philippa Clavering prides herself on her matchmaking skills-whether others appreciate them or not. When she realizes her dear friend is falling for entirely the wrong gentleman, she takes it upon herself to set things right. But her plans keep colliding with one frustrating obstacle: her friend's older brother, the infuriatingly practical Jack Blythefield. Jack has finally decided it's time to marry-preferably a quiet, agreeable wife who won't disrupt his well-ordered life. What he doesn't need is Philippa, with her madcap schemes and uncanny ability to turn his world upside down. But when his family's reputation is suddenly at risk, Philippa is the one he must rely on. And as another suitor sets his sights on her, Jack is forced to ask himself: does he truly want a calm, predictable life-or the one woman who drives him to distraction in the most irresistible way? A delightful, slow-burn Regency romance full of wit, charm, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after!