By Victoria Alexander
"For 3 years, girl Veronica Smithson has been completely satisfied as a widow--and completely self sufficient. nonetheless, the proper gentleman may supply some great benefits of marriage with no the tedious regulations. And in Sir Sebastian Hadley-Attwater, popular explorer and rogue, Veronica is certain she has discovered him.Sebastian will come into his inheritance in an issue of weeks--if his relations deems him in charge adequate. There's no larger method to turn out his adulthood than with a spouse. yet although Veronica will proportion his mattress, she refuses to marry. even though, Sebastian has a plan: An intimate sojourn at his new kingdom condominium would definitely swap Veronica's brain. For Sebastian by no means takes no for a solution. And he intends to cajole his Christmas mistress that they belong together--in this, and each season to come back. . .
""Warm, witty and wise."" --Julia Quinn, ""New York Times"" bestselling writer
""With a delectably dry humorousness that competitors Oscar Wilde at his top, Alexander models the proper romance."" --""Booklist ""(starred assessment)
""Smashing. . .very just about an ideal read."" --""Publishers Weekly"" on ""The excellent Mistress"" (starred evaluation)
""For love, laughter, and many enjoyable, learn Victoria Alexander."" --Stephanie Laurens, ""New York Times"" bestselling author
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The voice speculated with amusement. "If the gentlemen will remove themselves from the carriage for just a moment, we won't keep them longer than it takes to relieve them of their purses," the highwayman invited politely. The Duke looked at the pistols pointed at his heart, and shrugging at the Contessa's frightened face and Lord Wrainton's outraged one, he climbed from the carriage, pausing briefly as he saw the tartan sash of the highwayman before stepping carefully into the muddy roadway. "Well, well, if it isn't my scar-faced friend from the party.
This time she has outmaneuvered me and I must swallow my pride and give in gracefully. I have no other choice if I wish to own my ancestral home, and I have vowed that no one but I shall inherit it. So, I find myself in the position of being engaged to the Lady Blanche Delande, the Dowager Duchess's choice as a perfect wife for me, despite my feelings to the contrary. " Sir Jeremy felt a twinge of unease as he stared at his friend's haughty profile, the sherry-colored eyes narrowed reflectively and the finely chiseled lips curved in an unpleasant smile.
Not much to look at I'm afraid. It's just a small Elizabethan manor house, and I haven't even seen it in Lord knows how many years, come to think of it. " he speculated idly. "Caro, we should pay a visit to this little house," the Contessa suggested, then turning to the Duke explained, "You see, I am the Marquis' third wife, and as yet I have not met his family. " she demanded with a frown. " Lord Wrainton shrugged carelessly. " "You obviously haven't seen your children in some time," the Duke commented sardonically.