FOR THE BACHELOR AND THE BLUESTOCKINGxCertain that no man wants a bluestocking for a wife Miss Jane Lowndes is careful to wield her books and her spectacles as weapons against matrimony Convincing her ambitious mama that shes content to stay a spinster is easier said than done however Its a good thing Jane is not above a bit of manufactured scandal if it will keep her from the altar and the argumentative contrary Lord Garrett Uptonx ROMANCE IS NEVER BY THE BOOKWith the war over Garrett is determined to enjoy his bachelors life while he can even when it means attending a house party in celebration of a friends wedding--and suffering Janes notorious disdain But when a masquerade ball leads to a mistaken kiss hes surprised to learn that Janes bookish exterior hides a truly passionate soul When two such headstrong people are determined to remain unattached can love lead to a happy ending.