After watching her beloved sister, Sophia, pine over the town's golden boy for years, Miss Julia St. Claire has forsworn love and put herself firmly on the shelf. Unfortunately, her social-climbing mother and debt-ridden father have other ideas, and they jump at the chance to marry Julia off to the newly named Earl of Clivesden . . . the man of Sophia's dreams. Since resigning his cavalry commission, Benedict Revelstoke has spent his time in London avoiding the marriage mart. But when he discovers that the Earl of Clivesden has his sights set on Julia, Benedict tries to protect his childhood best friend from the man's advances—only to discover that more than friendship is driving his desire to defend her. He surprises them both with the force of his feelings. But when Julia refuses him, and her father announces her betrothal, Benedict fears he's lost her forever—until Julia approaches him with a shocking scheme that will ruin her for all respectable society and lead them into an exquisite world of forbidden pleasures.
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“Newcomer Macnamara delivers a Regency romance that exemplifies the era’s obsession with making a ‘good’ marriage. She skillfully incorporates the mores, customs, and nuances of society into a charming tale and then adds a fresh spin as she delves into the intricate relationship between the sisters.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“Gossip, scandal, and breezy banter enliven this unusual dual love story that features some beautifully rendered secondary characters, illuminates realistic dilemmas, and highlights the overwhelming importance of one’s social standing.”
— Booklist“Fun. Fun. Fun. From start to finish. Witty and engaging. This really is Sense and Sensibility with sex. I look forward to Ms. Macnamara’s next book!”
— Valerie Bowman, author of Secrets of a Wedding NightGossip, scandal, and breezy banter enliven this unusual dual love story that features some beautifully rendered secondary characters, illuminates realistic dilemmas, and highlights the overwhelming importance of one's social standing.
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Ashlyn Macnamara is the author of several novels, including A Most Scandalous Proposal, A Most Devilish Rogue, and What a Lady Craves. She lives in the wilds of suburbia outside Montreal with her husband, two teenage daughters, and one loudmouth cat. When not writing, she looks for other excuses to neglect the housework, among them knitting, reading, and wasting time on the internet in the guise of doing research.
Veida Dehmlow, a classically trained actress in England, has dozens of stage credits to her name. She has appeared in London’s West End, national tours, and many regional repertory theaters. Her voice work includes commercials, video games, and the narration of books in a variety of genres, including nonfiction, historical romance, short stories, and children’s books.