Is it possible to fall in love at first sight? Despite everything against it?
Rushing
to her father’s defense, Lucy Kershaw has just told a dreadful lie to
two spiteful ladies. Her father is not, as she said, the heir to a
marquessate.Although the Kershaws are related to the
Marquess of Berkwick, he has an heir and a spare. Immediately regretting
the impulse, Lucy hopes it is quickly forgotten, even though the
handsome Earl of Dorchester overhears her. Her father’s success at the
gaming tables means he can now send her to her aunt in London for the
Season. And Lucy fears the lie will follow her there and cause a
dreadful scandal.
In London, the news has already spread, and
suitors and fortune hunters rush to present themselves to her aunt.
Fearing it will all fall down like a house of cards, Lucy just wants to
go back to Bath. But she is surprised to have a sympathetic ear in Lord
Dorchester, who dances with her at a London ball and introduces her to
his sister. Lucy is drawn to him, although she knows he is betrothed,
and even if he weren’t, they move in different worlds. Unwilling to let
the scandal, which is spreading through the ton,
touch him, she tries to keep him at arm’s length. But that proves not
easy to do as each time they meet, the attraction grows stronger.
When
Hugh Fairburn, Lord Dorchester, comes across a lady at a ball, he is
immediately taken with her. Despite the fact that he just heard her
telling a blatant lie.
Years ago, his father arranged for him to
marry the neighbor’s daughter once she emerged from the schoolroom. Left
in limbo until then, Hugh joined the army. But while he was away
fighting Napoleon, his father died, and the chance to overturn his
decision on Hugh’s marriage died with him.
While his betrothed
shows little enthusiasm for marriage, Hugh remains honor-bound to keep
his father’s promise—even as his thoughts remain on Miss Kershaw. His
sister and she have become bosom friends, and Miss Kershaw is often
within his orbit, tempting him to forgo his duty. Despite his own
betrothal, Hugh feels a sense of urgency to act, to declare his feelings
as other men pursue Miss Kershaw, particularly one who might even be
dangerous.
Is there a chance to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles which keep them apart and have that happy ending?
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Amazon 5 Star review: What an entertaining and delightful love story. It has many dilemmas and interesting issues, dreadful lies, plots and schemes, murder, and many more twists, and turns that kept me entertained and wondering what would happen next and how it would all turn out. I enjoyed the romance that began over a dance and became so much more. I highly recommend reading!
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