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A Regency favourite, Eloisa James will charm and delight you – you’ll be smiling from beginning to end as her intrepid heroines navigate arrogant men, the gossips and lashings of adventure. Miss Kate Daltry doesn't believe in fairy tales or happily ever after. Forced by her stepmother to attend a ball, Kate meets a prince and decides he's anything but charming. A clash of wits and wills ensues, but they both know their irresistible attraction will lead nowhere for Gabriel is promised to another woman - a princess whose hand in marriage will fulfil his ruthless ambitions.
Gabriel likes his fiancé, which is a welcome turn of events, but he doesn't love her. Obviously, he should be wooing his bride-to-be, not the witty, impoverished beauty who refuses to fawn over him.
Godmothers and glass slippers notwithstanding, this is one fairy tale in which destiny conspires to destroy any chance that Kate and Gabriel might have a happily ever after.
Unless a prince throws away everything that makes him noble. Unless a dowry of an unruly heart trumps a fortune. Unless one kiss at the stroke of midnight changes everything...
Excerpt: “Just look at my lip, Kate!” Victoria said, popping her head back up. “I’m ruined for life.” Her eyes glistened with tears. Her lower lip did look rather alarming. There was an odd violet-colored puffiness around the site that suggested infection, and her mouth had a slight, but distinct, list to the side.
Kate got to her feet and came over for a closer look. “Has Dr. Busby seen it yet?”
“He came yesterday, but he’s an old fool,” Mariana said. “He couldn’t be expected to understand how important this is. He hadn’t a single helpful potion or cream to offer. Nothing!”
Kate turned Victoria’s head to the side so that the light fell on it. “I think the bite is infected,” she said. “Are you sure this cream is hygienic?”
“Are you questioning my judgment?” Mariana shouted, standing up.
“Absolutely,” Kate retorted. “If Victoria ends up with a deformed mouth because you sloshed on some quack remedy you were swindled into buying in London, I want it clear that it’s your fault.”
“You insolent toad!” Mariana said, stepping forward. |
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