Biting her lip, Rebecca didn’t respond. She would not forget the Earl. If he was innocent, people like him were the reason why she began the sheet in the first place. Besides, she loved a challenge and held a soft spot for the truth.
“No, Rebecca. I can see what you’re thinking. This isn’t an impoverished lord looking to trick some lady into marriage like the last scandal. This is murder.”
Her brother’s narrowed eyes couldn’t stop her. She would seek out the Earl, ferret out his secrets, and publish her findings. She just hoped she would survive the endeavor.
Charles Edwards, Earl of Dunmore forced a smile as the Prince Regent laughed. Although he couldn’t understand what caused His Majesty’s amusement, Charles was grateful for Prinny’s approval. Otherwise, he would have faced murder charges years ago.
“Have you seen Lady Isham tonight?” Prinny asked, eyeing Charles closely.
Scanning the crowd, Charles easily located her among a crowd of several young admirers. Lord Isham stood off to the side, practically salivating at all the attention his wife received. Charles mentally shook his head. People claimed he was strange, but looking upon the couple, he couldn’t understand how the unorthodox pair could rate higher than him.
“I see her,” Charles answered.
“She looks rather fetching tonight. Don’t you agree?” The Prince Regent rubbed his ample chin.
At that moment the lady in question bent forward and batted at something along the front of her gown, effectively displaying exactly what she had to offer.
“Yes, but she should take better care dressing. From this vantage, I can see she’s missed the second grommet when lacing her undergarments.”
Prinny burst into another round of laughter while his crowd joined in. “Stick around. I may need a good laugh later this evening.”
Charles bowed as His Majesty and his entourage moved on. Letting out a sigh of relief, Charles moved further away. He imagined his frankness and honesty attracted the monarch to him. Regardless of his reasons, Charles would remain here as long as Prinny desired.
Sensing eyes upon him, he scanned the room. Although the feeling of being viewed like he was a pariah wasn’t new, this was different. As his gaze fell upon the clearest blue eyes he’d ever seen, he jerked back. The tall lady examined him with an intensity that made him uncomfortable. Luckily, it wasn’t long before her attention faltered.
His eyes trailed her as she glided among the crowd. Curiosity burned him, making him wonder who she was. Her age clearly exceeded one of a young debutante, but she wasn’t very advanced in years either. Younger than his twenty-seven years, he’d wager. He watched as her almost white blond haired glittered in the candlelight. Why had this girl been surveying him?
Shaking away thoughts of her interest, he headed to the card room. Even with the approval of the Prince Regent, the marriageable ladies and their mothers scurried away from him. Being here tonight proved pointless. But how else was he to find another wife? He needed an heir, and he would do anything to obtain one.
THE PERFECT SERIES
by Jenn Langston
HIS PERFECT BRIDE
Richard Carrack received the title of Marquis of Stonemede upon his father’s death six months ago. Knowing of the duties associated with the title, he decides to marry and spend the remainder of his days tending to the estate. His requirements for his bride are simple; he wishes her to be obedient and calm-spirited. When circumstances place him in the path of Lady Brianna Denton, whose wild ways make her an unsuitable candidate, he lies about his identity to discourage her from pursuing him for his title.
Brianna Denton knows what she wants out of life. She wishes to marry an untitled lord and live the remainder of her days in the country with no obligations. Only then can she spend her free time painting. When she meets Mr. Richard, she decides he would make the perfect husband. Little does she know, her boldness puts her in a position where she must decide between what she always thought she wanted and what her heart is telling her.
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HIS PERFECT GAME
Greyson Thorpe, Viscount Merrick, wants respectability above all else. Knowing the fastest way to achieve that state comes through marriage, he challenges Hammond Everett, the Duke of Donetic, to a card game. After winning the match, the duke agrees to exchange his daughter’s hand in marriage for the forgiveness of his debts.
Willimena Abigail Everett had no desire to marry after experiencing the violent nature of men at her father’s hand. When Viscount Merrick arrives, she has no choice other than to obey her father and marry him. Will she be able to set aside her previous beliefs about men and judge her husband by his own merits?
After obtaining good social standing, Greyson sends his bride to the country; however, he finds himself missing her. Following her to the estate, he discovers she had been living a double life. Will he discover her secrets and control his burning desire for her at the same time?
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HIS PERFECT LADY
Notorious rake Jonathan Alastair, Viscount Linwood, has spent six years proving he has moved on after being cast off by the only woman he ever cared for. When their paths cross again, his desire for her re-ignites. Intending to pursue her for one night of pleasure, he discovers he wants more from the one woman who got away. But can he overlook her previous rejection in order to forge a new relationship?
Mrs. Catherine Gates is cursed as evident by the swift deaths of two husbands, both on their wedding nights. Brought to London at the insistence of her uncle to remarry, seeing Jonathan again makes her body ache, however she must maintain her distance to save him from the curse. Unable to fight her building passion, can Catherine find a way to break the curse that threatens his life and her everlasting happiness?
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CATCHING THE BARON
Kenneth Rawson, Baron Berwick, needs to marry an heiress, but when he discovers his new stable boy, Sam, is actually a woman, he finds himself intrigued. Knowing his choice of a bride must be based on more than blinding passion, he makes his stance on not marrying her very clear.
Samantha Jenkins disguises herself as a boy after the tragic loss of her parents in order to escape a landlord who claimed she owed a debt. After spending time with Baron Berwick, she finds herself falling in love. However, a telling conversation with him makes her realize he only meant to remain with her until he weds.
Will Kenneth realize he is lost without her and beg for forgiveness? Will Samantha forgive him?
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