Late for the Wedding

This is the third book in the series and continues the story of Lavinia and Tobias. It is a very witty and fun story. I loved it.

Amanda Quick once again delivers with her usual witty repertoire and memorable characters, not to mention her subtle twists at the end (which always catch me off guard). The introduction of an old friend of Tobias's (which ignites a certain negative emotion in Lavinia) might seem a bit cliché, but it nevertheless proves to be a stroke of genius as the story progresses. I love all her books so I can't pick just one but this one is the conclusion to the story of Lavinia and Tobias, whose relationship was filled with entertainment and chemistry from the moment they met in Slightly Shady. This is definitely a must read if you've been keeping up with their story. I highly recommend it.

In Regency England, private inquiry agents Tobias March and Lavinia Lake look forward to the weekend party because the lovers rarely spend any time alone. However, a ghost from Tobias' past, Aspasia Gray also attends the party. She wants to hire him because someone left an old memento-mori ring on her doorstep. She takes this as a threat because three years ago, her lover killed himself after she and Tobias discovered he was the Memento-Mori hit man.While Tobias talks to Aspasia, Lavinia notices a maid wearing blonde wig leading an elderly gentleman to the roof for a tryst. When she goes to Tobias's room and sees him in a woman's arms, she returns to her room. He follows to explain, but the elderly gentleman falls from the roof, flying past Lavinia's window. A memento-mori ring is found in the victim's room. Tobias and Lavinia are determined to find the new Memento-Mori man. They come up with some promising leads but Lavinia doesn't realize someone wishes her harm.Amanda Quick has written another exciting historical mystery with enough romance in LATE FOR THE WEDDING to keep fans of the two genres very happy. The relationship between the two protagonists is now a full-blown love affair but neither is talking about taking their relationship to the next level even though Lavinia's niece and Tobias's brother in law think that they should. Both worry about the case rather than commitments as they deal with powerful members of the Ton and that requires extreme caution when they stomp on a foot or two.Harriet Klausner

The detective duo are at it again....mystery solving and sex what a combination. I love these characters especially when they rub each other the wrong way. The sparks are fun to watch. The ending of this story was good and a little predictable to me but hey...getting there is always 90% of the fun for me anyway. If you like lighthearted mysteries and historical romances then this book would be a good choice.

What can I say, I'm a fan. Every bit as enjoyable as the first two in this trilogy. Good story line that keeps you guessing and witty reparte. I hope another book is coming that expands on Anthony and Emeline, Lavinia and Tobias, of course and now Priscilla and Dominic.