by
Jessica Jefferson
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GENRE:
Historical Romance
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When
Wilhemina Turner’s younger sister runs off with a young Lothario,
she has no choice but to turn to the notorious rake who broke his
promise and her heart, for assistance. George Bartlett, the Marquess
of Chesterton, hasn’t forgotten the woman who hurt him so many
years ago, but can’t deny her request, knowing that his brother’s
reputation, and fortune, is at risk. A series of misfortunes leave
the straight-laced widow and committed bachelor stranded, sharing
both close quarters and old secrets. But when morning comes, will
this unlikely pair find a second chance at love?
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Excerpt:
“Are
you accusing Kitty of going after your brother for his money?”
“She
wouldn’t be the first.”
Willie
set her jaw firmly, just as she always had when she was angry. “A
decade later and you’re still following your father’s example.
You still think the worst of women, don’t you?”
“I’m
simply waiting to be proven wrong.”
“You
were,” she said quietly, almost too low for him to hear.
“Once,
Willie, and even that’s debatable. Every woman after you has
fulfilled my lowest expectations.”
She
looked away, a pale blush spread across the creamy pale skin of her
chest. “Mrs. Turner,” she reminded him, facing him once again.
“Kitty’s not like that. She doesn’t need his money.”
“Both
your parents are gone and last time I knew, you hadn’t a penny to
your name. How can she not need my brother’s money?”
“Because
I make sure she’s taken care of. I’d do anything for that girl,
no matter how silly or naïve she is. She’s still mine to take care
of.” She jutted her chin proudly, just as she always had. George
had to remind himself that this was no longer the stubborn, hopeful
young woman he once knew, but a strong, experienced widow standing
before him.
“Mr.
Turner left you comfortable then?”
“My
finances are none of your concern. We are doing quite well
considering our circumstance.”
He found
that hard to believe. “Beg your pardon, Mrs. Turner, but a vicar
and a viscount are two very different things. Now, if you don’t
mind, I’ll need to get on the road soon. I heard mention that there
might be a great deal of rain coming, possibly snow, and I doubt the
weather will hold off much longer.” He turned his back to her and
continued gathering the necessary items from around the study.
“I
can’t allow you to go by yourself,” Wilhelmina protested,
ignoring his less than subtle hint that their discussion had ended.
“There’s no way I could possibly trust you to address this
situation fairly after the unwarranted judgement you’ve already
made regarding Kitty’s character.”
“It’s
only unwarranted if it’s not true and that remains to be seen, now
doesn’t it?”
“I
won’t let you do it, George.”
The use
of his given name stopped him cold. He took a deep breath, then
turned to her, arms folded across his chest. “What exactly do you
propose I do then, Mrs. Turner?”
“Take
me with you.”
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Jessica
Jefferson makes her home in Almost-Chicago with her husband, two
young daughters, French bulldog Lulu, and English bulldog Pete. When
she's not busy trying to find middle-ground between being a modern
career woman and Suzy-Homemaker, she loves to watch "Real
Housewives of [insert city here]" and performing unnecessary
improvements to her home and property.
Jessica
writes Regency-era historical romance with a modern twist where she
invites her readers to fall in love with romance again.
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