The occupants of the room scrambled to leave, and within moments, David and Annabelle were alone together in the library once more.
“That was quite impressive,” Annabelle said, wrapping her arms around David’s neck. “You sent them all packing with only a few words.”
“Yes. Well, that was the tone of voice I used in the army. My commands were never disobeyed.”
Annabelle snuggled closer to him. “Oh, really. You’ll have to demonstrate…in bed tonight.”
“Tonight?” David’s brows shot up. “But we’re not getting married until tomorrow morning.”
“I won’t tell if you won’t,” Annabelle replied, nipping his ear.
“I like that way you think, Future Lady Elmwood.”
“And,” she replied with a sigh, “we may be done with your lessons, but we’re just starting with mine.”
David pulled her onto his lap and kissed her soundly. “I have so many things to teach you.”
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Thank you for reading Earl Lessons. Please page forward to see related books, my biography, and how to contact me! The next book in the series, The Duke is Back, is coming Spring 2022!
Valerie
Also by Valerie Bowman
The Footmen’s Club
The Footman and I (Book 1)
Duke Looks Like a Groomsman (Book 2)
The Valet Who Loved Me (Book 3)
Save a Horse, Ride a Viscount (Book 4)
Earl Lessons (Book 5)
The Duke is Back (Book 6, Coming Spring 2022)
Playful Brides
The Unexpected Duchess (Book 1)
The Accidental Countess (Book 2)
The Unlikely Lady (Book 3)
The Irresistible Rogue (Book 4)
The Unforgettable Hero (Book 4.5)
The Untamed Earl (Book 5)
The Legendary Lord (Book 6)
Never Trust a Pirate (Book 7)
The Right Kind of Rogue (Book 8)
A Duke Like No Other (Book 9)
Kiss Me At Christmas (Book 10)
Mr. Hunt, I Presume (Book 10.5)
No Other Duke But You (Book 11)
Secret Brides
Secrets of a Wedding Night (Book 1)
A Secret Proposal (Book 1.5)
Secrets of a Runaway Bride (Book 2)
A Secret Affair (Book 2.5)
Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage (Book 3)
It Happened Under the Mistletoe (Book 3.5)
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About the Author
Valerie Bowman grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels.
After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got.
Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her two rascally dogs. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.
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