Mercedes King: 2 books

Janet Auchincloss is nervous. She's about to have dinner with her daughter's future in-laws, Joe and Rose Kennedy, and discuss arrangements for the pending nuptials. Although she's well aware of Joe Kennedy's reputation--as both a shady businessman and an unfaithful husband--nothing could prepare Janet for the tense evening ahead.

Jacqueline Bouvier is under a lot of pressure. Her parents are anxious for her to marry a suitable bachelor, and her current beau, John Husted, has hinted at getting married. Although John is handsome and has a promising career, Jackie isn't quite ready to run down the aisle. To help get her...