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Julian St. David, Duke of Haverford, is barely keeping his head above water in a sea of inherited debts. Though he has a long-term plan to restore the family finances, his sister has a much faster solution: host a house party for London's single young ladies and find Julian a wealthy bride.
Elizabeth Windham has no interest in marriage, but a recent scandal has forced her hand. As much as she'd rather be reading Shakespeare than husband-hunting, she has to admit she's impressed by Julian's protective instincts, broad shoulders, and, of course, his vast library.
As the two spend more time together, their attraction is overwhelming, unexpected... and absolutely impossible. With meddling siblings, the threat of financial ruin, and gossips lurking behind every potted palm, will they find true love or true disaster?
"Smart, sexy, and oh-so-romantic." — Mary Balogh
"Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure." — Tessa Dare
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November 8, 2017 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781455570003
- File size: 593 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781455570003
- File size: 1896 KB
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- English
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Starred review from October 15, 2017
There is no way Julian St. David, Duke of Haverford, is going to marry, or even choose a bride, until he's dealt with his family's enormous debt and gotten things back on an even keel--not even when his well-meaning but meddlesome sister plans an extravagant, three-week-long house party filled with eligible, hopeful young ladies, all for the purpose of securing for Julian a rich wife. Yet sensible Elizabeth Windham is a breath of fresh air, and though planning to remain merely friends, they can't ignore the feelings growing between them. An honorable, caring hero determined to do the right thing and a smart, insightful heroine who helps him to see what is important deal with interfering siblings, a vengeful foe, and their own evolving if somewhat inconvenient attraction. Fascinating secondary characters (several of whom have their own romances), a beautifully depicted Welsh setting, and a striking literary collection that will warm the hearts of librarians and bibliophiles are welcome additions. VERDICT Compelling, sympathetic characters and a rare blend of passion and humor result in another exquisite gem from a master of the genre. Gorgeously done. Burrowes (Too Scot To Handle) lives in rural Maryland.
Copyright 2017 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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