The bride and groom cordially request the presence of…
The bride’s sister, Delilah, the very proper widowed Lady Hargate, and Samuel Russell, the groom’s friend, a very eligible, slightly improper bachelor, at their upcoming wedding.
Lady Hargate and Mr. Russell, previously acquainted during one unforgettable night in New York City when caution — and clothing — were thrown to the wind will … — were thrown to the wind will choose to pretend they have never met before.
The lady plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs. The gentleman intends to change her mind.
Guests are invited to enjoy the many diversions of Millworth Manor — delightful grounds, lavish drawing rooms, secluded corners — and the chance to discover that one night may have been only the beginning…
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Good read. I really liked these characters and the plot of this story. Wasn’t really crazy about Delilah but she did come around. Looking forward to reading the next installment of this series.
Good story of opposites attracting. Delilah is a proper, though young, Victorian widow, who during a trip to New York indulges in one night of “adventure”. She intends it to be a onetime thing, with no intention or expectation of seeing Sam again before she returns to England. Samuel is an American businessman who is quite taken with her, and …
This book was not a bad read at all, but could not hold my attention very well. PArt of the reason is because the type of Historical romance that I prefer is more refined and less promiscuous. That is not the author’s fault but just a case of two different types of interests. This book was not a subject I would typically indulge in, preferring …