Carla Kelly: Mrs. McVinnie's London Season

Mrs. McVinnie's London Season by Carla Kelly was published by Signet in June 1990. Jennie McVinnie was a widow helping Captain William Summers, a naval hero, guide his young niece through the London season. What they don't realize is that the real romance of the season will be theirs!

This is a gorgeous cover by Allan Kass! We see our heroine coming down the stairway arrayed in a deep emerald green gown slashed with pink. Both are dressed for a ball or important evening event. The hero has on all of his naval decorations and is equally elegant. I think his expression is evidence of his feelings for the heroine.