Newmarket Match

Anita Mills is a gifted, gifted lady. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is just a small Signet Regency Romance novel -- but what entertainment. Harriet Rowe was a spirited, precocious young girl; savoring each new day, until her father married the wicked stepmother. Exposed to constant unhappiness and discipline the enthusiastic little Harriet grew to be a dull, drab woman. Nonetheless, into her life, reappeared Richard Standen, the Viscount Sherborne, her childhood friend and playmate. He came bearing gifts -- charm, kindness, and a bright future for Harriet.Sadly, when I reached the end and turned the final page of this book, I desperately wanted to keep reading, I wasn't finished with this novel's rapture. I am at a loss, why the Penguin Group stopped publishing this writer's regency treasures. I realize sex did not control the base content, but the storylines were/are superb. If you ever happen to find one of these short novels, written by this talented author, grab it and run.Definitely a keeper. I will read this heart wrenching tale again.Grace Atkinson.